TREE PROTECTION MEASURES CHECKLIST

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--- PRE-CONSTRUCTION PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Description of Existing Trees (Species, Size, Condition)
[ ] Arborist Report (if required)
[ ] Are trees located within the construction footprint? (Yes, No)
[ ] Distance from construction area to trees (minimum)
[ ] Identify Potential Hazards to Trees (Check all that apply) (Proximity to Excavation, Changes in Ground Level, Soil Compaction, Chemical Spillage, Vibration from Machinery, Physical Impacts)
[ ] Date of Arborist Assessment (if applicable)
[ ] Summary of Proposed Tree Protection Plan

--- TREE PROTECTION ZONE (TPZ) ESTABLISHMENT ---
[ ] TPZ Radius Determined by Arborist? (Yes, No)
[ ] TPZ Radius (meters)
[ ] Justification for TPZ Radius (if not standard)
[ ] TPZ Map/Diagram (showing location and radius)
[ ] TPZ Marking Method (Heritable Fencing (e.g., plastic barrier), Tape & Flags, Other (specify))
[ ] If 'Other' for TPZ Marking, please describe:
[ ] TPZ Boundary Coordinates (if needed for mapping)

--- ROOT PROTECTION MEASURES ---
[ ] Minimum Distances to Tree Trunks (meters)
[ ] Description of Root Protection Fence Specifications (e.g., height, mesh size, material)
[ ] Root Protection Fence Layout Plan (showing location and extent)
[ ] Root Protection Methods Used: (Root Protection Fence, No-Dig Zone, Air Spade Excavation, Temporary Boardwalks, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' selected above, please specify root protection methods.
[ ] Are Underground Utilities Known to Impact Root Zones? (Yes, No, Unknown)
[ ] If yes to above, describe utility locations and planned mitigation strategies.
[ ] Date Root Protection Measures Installed
[ ] Has a qualified Arborist inspected the root protection measures? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)

--- TRUNK & BRANCH PROTECTION ---
[ ] Tree Wrapping Required? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Number of Tree Wraps Applied
[ ] Description of Trunk Protection Method
[ ] Photos of Trunk Protection
[ ] Branch Pruning Required? (Yes - Approved by Arborist, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Reason for Branch Pruning (if applicable)
[ ] Protection from Machinery Impacts? (Physical Barrier Installed, Distance Markers Established, No Protection)
[ ] Description of Machinery Impact Protection

--- GROUND PROTECTION ---
[ ] Estimated Soil Compaction Limit (PSI)
[ ] Ground Protection Methods Employed (Select all that apply) (Heras Fencing, Mulching (Specify type and depth in LONG_TEXT), Air Spade Excavation, Temporary Access Tracks (Specify material), Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Description of Mulch Type and Depth (If applicable)
[ ] Description of Temporary Access Track Materials (If applicable)
[ ] Photos of Ground Protection Installation
[ ] Thickness of Protective Layer (inches/cm)
[ ] Method for ensuring soil aeration (No aeration required, Air spikes, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))

--- MONITORING & SUPERVISION ---
[ ] Date of TPZ Inspection
[ ] Time of TPZ Inspection
[ ] Summary of TPZ Condition (e.g., soil saturation, debris presence)
[ ] Distance from TPZ edge of construction activity (meters)
[ ] Were contractors briefed on TPZ requirements? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] What protection measures were observed to be correctly implemented? (Root barriers in place, Trunk protectors installed, Ground protection covering TPZ, Signage clearly visible, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Details of any non-compliance or deviations from approved TPZ plan.
[ ] Were corrective actions taken to address non-compliance? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Attach Photos/Video of TPZ Condition (evidence of compliance/non-compliance)
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- POST-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Date of Site Handover/Project Completion
[ ] Notes on Tree Condition at Project Completion (compared to pre-construction)
[ ] Estimated Time for Tree Recovery (in months)
[ ] Recommended Post-Construction Care (Select all that apply) (Watering, Fertilizing, Mulching, Pruning (if necessary), Pest & Disease Monitoring)
[ ] Specific Actions Recommended for Tree Recovery/Maintenance
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Tree Condition Post-Construction
[ ] Overall Tree Health Assessment Post-Construction (compared to pre-construction) (Significantly Improved, Improved, Stable, Slightly Deteriorated, Deteriorated)
[ ] Contact Person for Post-Construction Tree Care (Name)
[ ] Contact Phone Number for Post-Construction Tree Care

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