Tree Risk Assessment
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The Benefits of Having Trees
Trees are a community asset, particularly in the urban environment, that provide numerous benefits. The presence of mature trees in urban areas shape the character of these places and bring an important aspect of the natural world into an otherwise manmade setting. Some of the benefits trees provide include: enhanced air quality, stormwater management, increased property values, cooling from shade, aesthetic significance and habitat for wildlife, among many others.
Tree Owner Responsibilities
Despite the immense benefits trees provide, they also pose a risk to people, property, and activities. Tree owners have a duty of care to ensure their trees do not pose an unreasonable level of risk. It is not possible to eliminate all risks associated with trees – unless they are completely removed. Therefore, a systematic approach is required to assess and manage the risks posed by trees.
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What is Tree Risk Assessment?
Tree Risk Assessment is the systematic process to identify, analyze and evaluate tree risk. The task of a tree risk assessor is to identify targets likely to be impacted by a failed tree or tree parts, assess the likelihood of failure and assess the potential consequences if failure and impact occur. The ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) has developed a qualification program for tree risk assessors that follows the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Manual as well as the ISA BMP (Best Management Practices) – Tree Risk Assessment. This qualification is referred to as TRAQ.
TRAQ Qualified Tree Risk Assessor
There are several levels of assessment for assessing tree risk and many reasons why a property owner may decide to have a tree risk assessment performed. Oftentimes, a risk assessment is performed when determining if a high value tree can be preserved instead of removed. Understanding and evaluating tree risk as well as available mitigation options can mean the difference between losing a veteran tree or maintaining it for years to come. Alternatively, a risk assessment carried out by a TRAQ qualified tree risk assessor, can identify defects in trees that necessitate their removal which can be done proactively before a failure occurs.
Chris Brown, owner of Higher Place Tree Care is a TRAQ qualified Tree Risk Assessor and can assist you if a formal tree risk assessment is something you require.
