An arborist report is required to be submitted upon application submittal. The report shall be completed by a certified arborist registered with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). The report shall include the following information listed below at a minimum. Reports that do not include all of the information below will not be accepted by staff.
Basic Information
- Prepared by:
- Company Name:
- Address:
- Phone:
- Consultant’s Name and Designation:
- Report Date:
Site and Tree Assessment Information
- Site plan showing location of the tree (include buildings, driveways, etc)
- Clear pictures of the tree indicating location, details, signs of failure or disease
- Description of species of the tree
- Circumference or diameter at breast height of tree
- Estimated height of tree
- Discussion of general health of the tree
- Discussion of tree’s risk
- Discussion of target management
- Discussion of risk management pruning
- Discussion of installation of structural support system
- Discussion of improving site conditions / cultural conditions
- Discussion of implementing integrated pest management programs
- Discussion of why tree cannot be saved (cabling, treatment, other)
- Description of the method to be used for removal of the tree
- Reason for removal
- Proposed replacement tree(s) (species, size, location)