An arborist report is a written assessment of a tree by a qualified arborist. For Winston Hills properties, Trees Down Under’s Level 5 arborists prepare reports that set out the tree’s condition, the risks it poses and the recommended actions, in the form councils expect.
The report records the species, size and health of the tree, and notes signs of disease, decay, structural weakness or storm damage. It then explains what that means for nearby homes, fences, driveways and people, and recommends whether the tree should be retained, pruned or removed.
Councils ask for a report when a tree is large, protected or close to a structure, because it gives them an independent basis for a decision. In Winston Hills, that usually means:
- a council permit application to prune or remove a tree
- a development application where trees sit near the building site
- a tree dispute with a neighbour or strata body
- an assessment of a diseased, leaning or storm-damaged tree
If your situation fits one of these, an arborist report is the right starting point.