Arboricultural consultancy services
DORSET · SOMERSET · DEVON
Professional Tree Risk Assessments & Tree Safety Surveys
Clear, practical tree safety advice for parish councils, estates, schools, businesses and private landowners.
Understand your trees. Manage risk with confidence.
Trees bring valuable benefits to people, wildlife and the landscape. Our approach balances those benefits with the need to manage significant, reasonably foreseeable risks. We consider tree condition, location and how the surrounding land is used, so that advice and any recommended work are proportionate to the circumstances.
Led by Jason Giladjian, The Log Man Family combines more than 25 years of practical arboricultural and forestry experience with the Professional Tree Inspection qualification. Our aim is proportionate advice that supports responsible tree management and retention wherever appropriate.
A balanced approach to tree safety management
We tailor the assessment to your trees, site and management objectives. The scope may include:
Site appraisal and walk-over assessment
A review of the tree population and surrounding land use, focusing attention where people, property or infrastructure may be affected. Walk-over assessments help identify obvious concerns and trees that warrant closer inspection.
Formal tree inspection
A systematic visual inspection of individual trees or groups, considering their health, structural condition and surroundings. Findings inform practical recommendations and identify whether further investigation is needed. The extent of recording is agreed to suit the site and purpose.
Detailed inspection and further investigation
Where a specific concern cannot be resolved by visual inspection alone, a more focused investigation may be recommended. This can include examination of particular tree parts, aerial inspection or specialist diagnostic testing. The method, competent specialist and additional costs would be agreed before proceeding.
Management recommendations and review
Advice may include monitoring, proportionate tree work or changes to access and site use. We consider options that retain tree benefits wherever reasonably practicable, with priorities for action and appropriate review arrangements.
Our approach reflects the balanced, proportionate principles in the National Tree Safety Group guidance, developed with Arboricultural Association involvement. Read more: Common sense risk management of trees.
What you can expect
- Clear written findings appropriate to the agreed survey scope
- Practical, proportionate recommendations
- Priorities and recommended timescales for action where needed
- Advice on future inspections and ongoing management
Who we work with
Parish and town councils · Schools · Churches · Rural estates · Land and property agents · Holiday parks · Businesses · Private homeowners and landowners.
Common questions
Does every tree need a detailed inspection?
No. The assessment should reflect the site, its use and the concerns identified. Detailed investigation is recommended where additional information is needed to make a sound management decision.
Will the report identify urgent works?
Where relevant, recommendations distinguish priority safety works from longer-term management measures.
How often should trees be inspected?
This depends on the trees, site use and findings. We can recommend a suitable inspection interval and circumstances that warrant an earlier review.
Need a tree safety inspection?
Tell us the site location, approximate number of trees and any concerns. We will discuss a suitable approach and provide a quotation.
Email: TheLogMan2000@gmail.com
Call Jason: 07900 111920
Based in Dorset · Covering Dorset, Somerset and Devon
Trees in relation to construction
In the context of construction surveys, trees require attention to ensure minimal impact during construction and development, typically involving tree surveys, arboricultural impact assessments, and tree protection measures to comply with regulations.
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Trees, especially those in sensitive areas or protected species, are a significant consideration in planning permissions and local regulations.
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Construction projects can have significant impacts on trees and their ecosystems, so mitigating these impacts is crucial.
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Construction activities can damage trees, especially their root systems, potentially leading to tree mortality or instability, which could pose safety risks.
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Trees contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal and visual amenity of an area, so their preservation is important.
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Certain development projects require tree surveys and arboricultural reports to ensure responsible management of trees.
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These surveys, following the standards outlined in BS5837, assess the health, condition, and value of trees in the vicinity of a construction site. They identify trees to be retained, removed, or those that require protection during construction.
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These assessments evaluate the potential impacts of development on trees, both positive and negative, and recommend mitigation measures.
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This statement outlines how construction work will be carried out to minimize damage to retained trees, including design requirements and methodology.
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A drawing that indicates the position of trees, their crown spread, root protection areas, and retention categories (as per BS 5837).
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Designated areas around trees where construction activities are strictly restricted to protect their root systems.
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Areas around retained trees where construction activities are restricted or require special measures.
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Techniques used to reduce the impact of construction on trees, including protective fencing, temporary ground protection, and special engineering solutions.
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