If you are a developer hoping to build on land where trees are present, you will have to have a qualified arborist perform a BS5837 tree survey. The BS5837 typically applies whether you are developing a site for the first time or adding a structure or structures to an existing site. Down to Earth can perform a BS5837 in Hemel Hempstead for you so that your project can move forward in a timely fashion and in a way that complies with the numerous statutory guidelines regarding tree management.
The BS5837 Explained
Before you order a BS5837 in Hemel Hempstead it will help to know what is involved. The following are the three main components of the BS5837 tree survey:
1: The Tree Survey Plan
This is created by the arborist and shows the exact location of every tree on the property with attention given to indicate the proper scale of each tree relative to the rest of the property.
2: The Schedule
The schedule: The schedule records the following data on each tree.
The tree’s unique reference number
Whether the tree falls under Preservation or Conservation Area protection
The height of the tree
The stem diameter as measured at 1.5 metres above ground
The extent to which branches extend to the north, south, east and west
Age classification (young, semi-mature, mature, over-mature, veteran)
Current condition
Preliminary management recommendations
Estimated remaining “useful life”
Overall assessment of tree quality (based on above data)
3: The Tree Constraints Plan
The tree constraints plan indicates the following:
The position and crown spread of the tree
The overall quality assessment
The estimated root protection area
Future growth potential (if any)
Shade footprint
Contact DTE for a BS5837 in Hemel Hempstead
The latest version of the BS (British Standard) 5837 was published in 2012 and applies to any tree that might possibly be impacted by activities related to property development. If you are a property developer or private landowner in need of a BS5837 in Hemel Hempstead, get in touch with the team at Down to Earth today by calling 01959 524 623 during normal business hours.
Areas we cover
We cover most of the South East including Kent, Surrey, Sussex, London and Essex.
