Arbor Express specialises in providing arborist reports, tree surveys, and consultancy services primarily for new development projects across the greater Sydney metropolitan region, also the coastal line from Newcastle, Gosford, Wollongong, down to Bega across to Bowral and many regional areas throughout NSW, including Canberra which is referred to as a Tree Management Plan.
Our diverse clientele includes individual homeowners, schools, as well as commercial and large-scale development firms working on projects involving numerous trees.
Our team serves across many businesses, architects, homeowners, planners, and developers by offering crucial insights into the preservation of essential trees and the identification of those that can be safely removed. We provide professional guidance on determining the optimal proximity of buildings to specific trees, ensuring that their stability and health remain uncompromised. Additionally, we offer expert advice on design techniques that facilitate the seamless integration of trees into the overall development plan or how trees can be removed.
For any new development project, it's essential to give careful consideration to the trees present on site and how the development might impact their health and long-term viability.
At Arbor Express, we conduct comprehensive assessments of these trees to determine their suitability for retention or the need for removal to accommodate the development. In cases where retention is necessary, we ensure compliance with AS-4970-2009 (Protection of Trees on Development Sites) for their protection.
By conducting a preliminary arborist report, we equip developers and architects with critical information about potential design limitations imposed by on-site trees. This proactive approach helps prevent wasted time and resources on architectural designs that may be infeasible due to the need to protect specific trees.
At Arbor Express, the majority of our tree reports come into play later in the design process, typically when clients need to furnish a report for submission to the local council. Often, our clients have already finalised their plans for a new development when they receive a request from the council for an Arboricultural Impact Assessment to evaluate the impact on the trees located on the site.
Our comprehensive assessment of these trees includes considerations for health, species type, expected lifespan, significance, and retention values. Based on these findings, we can determine which trees can be removed to accommodate the development and which trees will need to be retained and safeguarded in accordance with AS-4970-2009 (Protection of Trees on Development Sites), wherever feasible. Every Arboricultural Impact Report we provide includes a detailed Tree Protection Plan which is required by council if trees are being retained on site or in the adjacent surrounding area.
Our experienced AQF Level 5 arborists excel at mitigating conflicts that may arise between the preferences of property developers and council regulations. Tree reports are often overlooked in the development approval process, and our clients frequently face tight deadlines for submitting Development Applications (DAs). As a result, we are accustomed to efficiently delivering tree reports within limited timeframes.
