Whatever your role—whether you are a developer, architect, or planning consultant managing several large-scale projects, a builder with several sites to contend with, or a private homeowner struggling to navigate the labyrinth of planning and executing your own extension works—we possess the expert knowledge to advise you in every scenario. Our staff is dedicated to assisting you in accomplishing your goals effectively and efficiently, scaling our methodology to fit the specific needs of your project and guaranteeing success at each phase.
It is at Arbor Cultural Ltd that we employ the VALID tree appraisal method of assessment to examine any trees that might be a risk. This strict and proven process makes certain that tree health and safety-related risks are correctly identified and managed. If you would like to learn more about this method, it is outlined on our dedicated tree health and safety survey page.
Here we are to serve all aspects of arboriculture, providing advice of expertise in order to aid you through your planning process for success. However much help you might need for the resolution of tree constraints, health and safety surveys, or the incorporation of arboricultural considerations into your development plans, Arbor Cultural Ltd is here to help you. With our extensive experience, you can have confidence that your project will meet the highest standards and preserve the ecological and environmental value of your site.
The BS5837 Tree Report is an essential report that provides a proper appreciation of trees within a site. It decides upon their significance and takes into consideration the potential impact that the trees might have upon the planned development, and conversely, what impact the planned development may have upon the trees. It is an extremely essential report that serves to ensure all tree-related matters are appropriately accounted for during planning and development stages.
The report addresses trees in the site and trees on surrounding land immediately adjacent to development. It typically begins with an Executive Summary that gives the key conclusions, and the Terms of Reference, which state the scope and aim of the report. It also gives an overview of the documentation provided and introduces the site, setting the stage for the subsequent detailed analysis. Through its orderly consideration of these elements, the IA BS5837 Tree Report enables both developers and stakeholders to make appropriately informed decisions that address both development needs and environmental requirements.
The BS5837 Tree Report will completely document the trees on and adjacent to the site. It will provide details of the proposed works, consider the impact of lighting and shade on the surroundings, and identify site levels and soil types and condition. This first section establishes the foundation for a complete assessment of the arboricultural aspects of the site.
Following the introduction, the report will proceed into the BS5837 Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA). The assessment will consider the impact of the proposed development on the trees and address preservation and management methods. Accompanying this is the Tree Constraints Plan (TCP), a graphical site plan that illustrates the major tree constraints, i.e., root protection areas and canopy spread, in a way that development works relate to best practice and reduce ecological disturbance. Both these elements provide a robust foundation for balancing developmental goals with the conservation of the environment.
