Good day today 25th June 2014 I completed the international Society of Arboricuture (ISA) Tree Risk assessment Qualifications course (TRAQ) This training helps me to keep up to date with the latest practices methodology and procedures. This approach is Qualitative risk assessment using ratings of likelihood and consequences of an event to determine a risk level and evaluate the level of risk against qualitative criteria. what is assessed is target what the tree or parts of the tree can impact, Occupation rate of target area, Tree defects and conditions of the crown, trunk roots and root collar their fall distance and then on mitigation options. Then decision these options with the tree manager/owner's and then deciding on a course of action.

Trees heathy and Structurally sound

Good day recently I had the privileged of assessing a very large Angophora Costata Smooth bark apple as the resident was concerned about the safety of people who visit her. A very good example of a large tree providing shade/cool and what a very nice amenity tree to view for anyone who walks, drives, or visits this area

As part of our continuous education plan of keeping up to date with current practices and techniques on Monday 23rd June to Wednesday 25th June 2014 I will be attending a 3 day Tree Risk Assessment Qualification course Presented by International Society of Arborist (ISA) and Arboriculture Australia. Attending this course I will gain more skills, and Knowledge to add to my already vast experience and knowledge when assessing trees. This qualification is recognised nationally and International enabling me to deliver a higher professional standard to all my clients

Good day to you all I have been away for the past 10 days having my annual holidays having worked both Easter and Christmas for the past two years. The break was very relaxing and I am now ready refreshed to meet and discuss all my clients needs

Tree health

Good day another question I get asked is how can you tell when a tree is dead. This depends on the type of tree a native gum trees a eucalyptus, Angophora or Corymbia species is dead when the leaves are all gone are brown and the bark is peeling. An deciduous tree is dead when the leaves are gone their are no new growth buds for the next year small branches are brittle and dry. Conifers and pines if the needles are brown or are gone then the tree is also dead. But remember it is best to consult a professional Angophora Consulting Arborist to correctly determine the tree health as there could be other reasons why the tree has no leaves and the tree could be saved

Tree risk assessment

Talking about healthy trees and structurally sound trees today at a school I came across this as a very good example if a healthy tree been structurally un sound and needs to be removed. With the hazard the tree is also overhanging a basketball/cricket play area. Potential for injury or worst and damage to equipment and infrastructure this tree needs to be removed.

Good day the last couple of weeks have been very busy assessing trees around in many school grounds from Bathurst Oberon to Emu Plains after the incident when the girl was killed by a fallen branch identifying and potential risk in the school grounds. During this time I have been asked two question once when I was interviewed on the local radio station and again when I was contacted by phone from a reporter from a local Newspaper down south. Question 1 how can you assess a dangerous tree or branch. First there needs to be an understanding about the difference between heath and structural integrity. just because a tree is healthy does not mean it is structurally sound and visa versa. Structurally un sounds trees have defects such as hollows, decays, dead wood, poor branch/trunk junctions. Health is how vigor's the tree is the color, size density of the foliage and annual shoot growth. This needs to be determined by someone who has the experience and education so that the correct diagnosis is made and that 1 if any potential risk are identified and that no tree is incorrectly removed. Please contact me for more information