Tree Protection Measures Checklist

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Pre-Construction Planning & Assessment

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Documents and actions taken before any site work begins, ensuring trees are identified and risks are understood.

Description of Existing Trees (Species, Size, Condition)

Arborist Report (if required)

Are trees located within the construction footprint?

Distance from construction area to trees (minimum)

Identify Potential Hazards to Trees (Check all that apply)

Date of Arborist Assessment (if applicable)

Summary of Proposed Tree Protection Plan

Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) Establishment

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Defining the area around protected trees where restrictions on activity apply.

TPZ Radius Determined by Arborist?

TPZ Radius (meters)

Justification for TPZ Radius (if not standard)

TPZ Map/Diagram (showing location and radius)

TPZ Marking Method

If 'Other' for TPZ Marking, please describe:

TPZ Boundary Coordinates (if needed for mapping)

Root Protection Measures

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Actions taken to prevent damage to tree roots during construction.

Minimum Distances to Tree Trunks (meters)

Description of Root Protection Fence Specifications (e.g., height, mesh size, material)

Root Protection Fence Layout Plan (showing location and extent)

Root Protection Methods Used:

If 'Other' selected above, please specify root protection methods.

Are Underground Utilities Known to Impact Root Zones?

If yes to above, describe utility locations and planned mitigation strategies.

Date Root Protection Measures Installed

Has a qualified Arborist inspected the root protection measures?

Trunk & Branch Protection

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Protecting the above-ground portions of the tree from impact and damage.

Tree Wrapping Required?

Number of Tree Wraps Applied

Description of Trunk Protection Method

Photos of Trunk Protection

Branch Pruning Required?

Reason for Branch Pruning (if applicable)

Protection from Machinery Impacts?

Description of Machinery Impact Protection

Ground Protection

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Measures to prevent soil compaction and ensure tree health.

Estimated Soil Compaction Limit (PSI)

Ground Protection Methods Employed (Select all that apply)

Description of Mulch Type and Depth (If applicable)

Description of Temporary Access Track Materials (If applicable)

Photos of Ground Protection Installation

Thickness of Protective Layer (inches/cm)

Method for ensuring soil aeration

Monitoring & Supervision

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Ongoing checks and oversight during construction to ensure protection measures are effective.

Date of TPZ Inspection

Time of TPZ Inspection

Summary of TPZ Condition (e.g., soil saturation, debris presence)

Distance from TPZ edge of construction activity (meters)

Were contractors briefed on TPZ requirements?

What protection measures were observed to be correctly implemented?

Details of any non-compliance or deviations from approved TPZ plan.

Were corrective actions taken to address non-compliance?

Attach Photos/Video of TPZ Condition (evidence of compliance/non-compliance)

Inspector Signature

Post-Construction Management

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Actions to be taken after construction to ensure tree survival and recovery.

Date of Site Handover/Project Completion

Notes on Tree Condition at Project Completion (compared to pre-construction)

Estimated Time for Tree Recovery (in months)

Recommended Post-Construction Care (Select all that apply)

Specific Actions Recommended for Tree Recovery/Maintenance

Photographic Evidence of Tree Condition Post-Construction

Overall Tree Health Assessment Post-Construction (compared to pre-construction)

Contact Person for Post-Construction Tree Care (Name)

Contact Phone Number for Post-Construction Tree Care

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