Our Arboriculture and Ecology specialist team can advise on a wide range of areas including tree safety, development near trees, subsidence risk, trees and the law, bats surveys, and great crested newt surveys to name just a few services.
At JCA we complete a wide range of Arboricultural Surveys to British Standard 5837. The quality and value of new developments is enhanced by the retention and integration of existing trees providing they are in good condition and appropriately sited in relation to buildings.
This can best be assured if trees are surveyed before development plans are drawn up. This will reduce the likelihood of damage during development or premature removal at a later date. At JCA we can provide specialist tree surveys at the design stage to the specifications set out in British Standard 5837: 2012 Trees in Relation to Construction.
A topographical survey forms the basis of our digital survey plan which features accurately drawn crown spreads and shapes with colour coding to illustrate the ‘retention category’ of each tree. Plans are provided to scale where required and can be emailed back to your designer to overlay onto the proposal.
At JCA our specialist team can conduct an arboricultural survey based on your specific requirements.
Arboricultural Implication Study
For major developments or developments on sensitive sites a more strategic appraisal of a site’s tree cover and the impact of proposals can be provided in order to assist with plan preparation and to promote sustainable development.
Arboricultural Method Statements
Method statements for arboricultural works are increasingly stipulated as a planning condition by local authorities on development sites where trees may be particularly vulnerable.
Our comprehensive statements provide a schedule of operations both before and during the development phase as well as a framework for communication and supervision.
Planting Schemes
New development often provides opportunities for new planting which, if chosen wisely, will integrate successfully, and improve the overall balance of tree cover on a site. The introduction of young trees can help to ensure continuity of cover, provide screening, improve the diversity of species and add general amenity value. We are not landscape designers but our specialist knowledge of trees enables us to make the right choices for new planting which will enhance developments with immediate effect and long into the future.
Our tree planting schemes are designed to complement existing stock, add interest and diversity and avoid tree related problems in the future.
Trees and the Planning System
JCA can provide full support and advice on planning applications involving trees at all stages of the process.
Where developments are proposed which have implications for trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders or other planning constraints, JCA is happy to liaise with local authorities and manage applications for necessary works.
Where public inquiries or planning appeals are involved, we can provide experienced expert witnesses to assist with your case.
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