Arboriculture – Tree Surveys and Tree Assessments

Veon Arboriculture is an independent Arboricultural consultancy and provides professional tree assessments, surveys and hedgerow management services to a broad range of clients in the public and private sectors for clients such as Iarnród Eireann, JOD Engineering, Slane Castle Estate and Coillte.

Our arboriculture specialists are qualified to carry out a range of tree surveys to determine the health, quality and safety and protection of trees on sites. In conjunction with our other specialists in Veon Ecology and Veon Forestry we offer unrivalled experience and expertise.

Our capability spans both urban and rural environments, comprising construction method statements for development in close proximity to trees, tree protection plans, tree risk assessments and advice on Tree Preservation Orders. Our team also provide advice in relation to woodland management and tree planting, particularly in relation to planning policy and discharge of planning conditions.

Our Arboriculture Services include:

• BS5837 Tree Surveys
• Tree Surveys for Planning and Development
• Arboricultural Impact Assessments
• Utility Vegetation Management
• Tree Constraint Plans
• Arboricultural Implications Assessments
• Ecological Surveys
• Arboricultural Method Statements
• Tree Risk Management and Advice
• ArcGIS Mapping
• Ash die back assessments
• Topographical and Aerial Surveys
• Ancient Woodland Inspections
• Mortgage & Insurance Tree Reports
• Expert Witness
• Root Barrier Installation
• Site Supervision
• Tree Preservation Order Reviews, Appeals and Applications
• Consultancy on tree planting for development schemes

Veon performs detailed surveys of individual trees and groups of trees on public or private property. These are trees which may pose a hazard to people, infrastructure or adjacent third-party properties. The purpose of these tree surveys is to undertake a hazard evaluation and condition assessment. The aim of the hazard evaluation process is to assess the danger and risk associated with the trees within their environment and recommend appropriate remedial works in the context of the ecological and environmental effects of the suggested remedial works.

Veon geo tags each tree using a state-of-the-art geo referencing system with built in data analysing software and takes a photo of each tree before critical measurements are taken and observations made.

Survey records and attribute data is provided in the form of a shapefile (.shp). Each record has a Unique Identifier which links it to a geotagged image. Veon also supplies a KMZ file, which contains both the survey data and imagery and can be used in Google Earth. Composite map PDFs which show survey records at suitable scales are also provided.

Decision makers need to balance development plans with the protection of the natural environment, flora and fauna, and habitat resources. External pressures on natural resources, including climate change, population growth and land use changes, impact on developmental decisions that must be resolved within a strict legislative framework.

Veon recognises the importance of maintaining a balanced ecosystem which supports both human development and enhances the biodiverse environment in which we all live. Veon arboriculturalists and ecologists are committed to identifying and creating solutions for our clients to protect, enhance and monitor trees and biodiversity values, and avoid or mitigate any potentially negative impacts predicted to arise from proposed activities.

Veon arboriculturalists are dedicated to providing independent flexible solutions for clients and ensuring that all activities follow best practice. Veon’s Certified Arborists are professional members of the International Society of Arboriculture and / or The Arboricultural Association.