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EXPERTS IN TREE SURVEYS
Your Local Tree Survey Professionals
A tree survey is a professional assessment of trees on a given site, documenting their species, size, health, and any potential risks. This information is essential for making informed decisions about tree care, protection, or removal, especially in development projects or land management.
Tree surveys are important for preserving safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting natural assets. They are commonly needed by property owners, developers, local councils, and planning authorities to balance growth with environmental care and safety.
Tree surveying is at the heart of our business, where we specialise in identifying and managing tree-related concerns efficiently and professionally. Our team is highly experienced in Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) and other advanced risk assessment methodologies. This enables us to address a wide range of needs, including species characteristics, hazard identification, site constraints, and risk management.
Whether you’re dealing with an unhealthy tree, structural issues, visible fungi, or need to navigate planning permissions for tree works, we’re here to help.
Which Tree survey do you need?
Tree Surveys Explained
Individual Tree Surveys
This type of tree survey will help you best manage your tree’s current condition, health and safety issues and any risk offered to persons or property. The information provided will help with managing the tree(s) now and in the future and helps identify and specify problems, risk or works required, giving you peace of mind and your trees the best care available.
The information is presented as a plan, a tree schedule, and a brief overview of the key observations. It is suitable for owners of a single tree, more significant tree populations or multiple sites. A good analogy is to think of this as an MOT for your trees to help maintain a reasonable level of health and safety and to fulfil your duty of care.
Walkthrough Tree Survey
This survey (sometimes referred to as negative reporting) helps you understand the risks offered by your trees and enables you to manage this to an acceptable level by helping identify and prioritise works. This assessment centres on the assumption that all of your trees are in a reasonable state and aims to identify and report on those trees which pose an elevated risk to site users. It is suitable for owners with multiple trees, significant, mixed or multiple sites. A good analogy is to think of this as an assessment of the few broken roof tiles that might leak rather than an assessment of each tile individually.
The information can be presented as a plan, tree schedule or accompanied with a brief overview of the key issues. It is suitable for owners with a single tree, large tree populations or multiple sites.
Woodland Management Survey
We provide woodland management plans to enable a sustainable management approach. We can provide woodland planting plans and advise on species selection to ensure plantings are robust in light of climate change and pests and diseases.
Woodlands can be managed in many different ways, and we have helped many woodland owners achieve their goals. Typically, we are dealing with the management of trees for safety or trying to maintain a habitat or we are looking to help maintain tree cover through constant cover forestry principles.
Occasionally we help achieve access to enable development in these sensitive environments and as a result, we have a wide range of experience of development in woodlands, from Tree Houses and Yurts through a range of Pods and Lodges to even more robust schemes such as permanent dwellings or conference centres.
Veteran & Venerable Trees
Often the most noticeable trees in the landscape are the large growing or older trees that provide both a strong visual feature in the landscape or provide a valuable connection to previous landscapes and in so doing often provide valuable habitats for a wide range of plants and animals.
These often-geriatric trees are often found with a range of specific issues that will require a range of specific management requirements to help maintain their current form and value to a site, whilst trying to improve their growing conditions and form to help extend their lives for generations to come.
We have a wide range of experience of dealing with trees that are predisposed to or have suffered partial failures or helping to improve declining trees. Trees have the ability to renew and redevelop, and with careful management, this can be encouraged to help trees continue to offer their many benefits.
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Types of Tree Surveys We Provide
Tree
Health Surveys
Homebuyers Tree Reports
Tree
Inspections
Tree
Care Advice
BS5837
Building Sites
Woodland Management Survey
Tree
Population
Tree
Risk Surveys
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Why Choose Barnes & Associates
30+ Years of Expertise
Proven track record in arboriculture and landscape consultancy across the UK and Ireland.
Comprehensive Services
From tree health surveys to landscape design, covering all client needs.
Holistic Approach
Balancing safety, health, and aesthetics for effective, practical solutions.
Local Knowledge
Extensive expertise in Yorkshire and surrounding areas for region-specific projects.
Qualified Professionals
Team includes Registered Consultants, Chartered Landscape Architects, and Environmentalists.
Advanced Diagnostics
Cutting-edge tools like tomography, dynamic tree testing, and ground-penetrating radar.
Tailored Solutions
Client-focused, turning challenges into opportunities with innovative ideas.
Sustainability Focus
Promoting environmental conservation through woodland plans and strategic planting.
FAQs
Frequently asked
What is a tree survey, and why is it important?
A tree survey assesses the health, condition, and positioning of trees on a property. It’s crucial for ensuring safety, complying with legal requirements, and informing planning applications.
When do I need a BS5837 tree survey?
A BS5837 tree survey is required when planning any development near existing trees. It helps in designing structures that accommodate tree preservation and meet planning authority standards.
What qualifications do your arboricultural consultants hold? Our consultants possess at least a Level 5 qualification in arboriculture and are members of relevant professional organisations, ensuring expert advice and service.
How much does a tree survey cost? The cost varies based on the number of trees and the survey’s purpose. We provide bespoke, no-obligation quotations tailored to your project’s specifics.
What information is included in a tree survey?
Our surveys detail each tree’s species, size, age, condition, and recommendations for management or necessary work.
How long does a tree survey take to complete?
The duration depends on the site’s size and the number of trees. Typically, surveys are completed within a few days, with reports following shortly after.
Can you assist with Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and Conservation Areas?
Yes, we provide guidance on TPOs and Conservation Areas, including applications for work on protected trees and ensuring compliance with legal obligations.
Do you offer services beyond tree surveys?
Absolutely. We also provide tree risk assessments, decay detection, root mapping, landscape design, and woodland management plans.
Do you provide tree surveys for homebuyers?
Yes, we offer tree surveys for homebuyers to assess potential risks, such as tree-related subsidence or overhanging branches. These surveys provide peace of mind and ensure the trees on the property are safe and compliant with regulations.
What areas do you cover for tree surveys?
We provide tree surveys across Yorkshire and surrounding regions, including Leeds, Harrogate, York, Wakefield, and beyond. If you’re unsure whether we cover your area, feel free to contact us for confirmation.
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