Preliminary Tree Assessments

Preliminary Tree Assessments are undertaken at the beginning of a project to identify opportunities and constraints, and guide design. In some Local Government Areas they may also refereed to as Pre-development Tree Assessments. These assessments include a site survey and identification of all trees within the project area with consideration of the suitability of each tree for retention.

The Preliminary Tree Assessment Report provides information on tree characteristics, protection zones (TPZs and SRZs) and retention values of individual trees. Information provided in this report can be used by the project planners and architects to design the project with consideration of the tree constraints present on the site.