Will do (routine)
- Cyclical inspection and proactive maintenance
- Reactive maintenance & emergency provision
Can do
- Consider work requests
- Address basal growth
- Create programme to address self-set trees (capacity allowing)
Please note there is more detail colleague guidance – see attached file.
Also the Tree Management Policy is here: Tree Management Policy – Buzz (interactgo.com)
The following ‘four D’s’ category of tree will be considered for felling or other works:
Dead – A tree that is no longer generating any growth, and is assessed as likely to pose a risk in
the short to medium term.
Dying – A tree identified as dying must be regarded as in terminal decline prior to a decision to fell.
It is a characteristic of some ancient, veteran and mature trees to show a degree of decay or die back that is not necessarily terminal.
Diseased – A tree that has a pathogenic fungus that in the long term will cause the death of a tree.
Some trees supporting fungi can survive for a number of years so trees displaying severe fungal decay will be prioritised for felling or other suitable management action. Trees covered by a Plant Health Order will also be felled.
Dangerous – A tree that has been damaged and as consequence is deemed to be a risk will be considered for appropriate management work including felling where this is the only appropriate course of action.
Please ask people to describe the way in which they class the tree as dead, dying, diseased or dangerous.
A photo would help assess this.
Also see quick guide – this is fully aligned to the policy applied by TCBC. Appendix D
We do not cut people’s trees etc. around their properties unless they are in the common parts of a block or similar shared space. Please refer them to Citizens Advice or an age-related charity where they claim there are no family members or neighbours willing to undertake gardening for them