Assessment of tree
Assess the condition and stability of the tree visually. This includes noting:
- whether the tree is leaning heavily in one direction
- if there is evidence of bark inclusion
- if there are dead branches
- any signs of decay in the tree structure
- any signs of fungal fruiting bodies
- any hollows
- if there are branches intruding from nearby trees
- the presence of any concealed nests or insect colonies
- whether the tree type is susceptible to branch failure when under load
- the stability of the tree root plate by pushing or pulling the tree and observing the ground movement