Professional Visual Tree Assessments Local Visual Tree Assessment Specialists The New Forest
As experienced and certified tree surgeons, we routinely conduct Visual Tree Assessments (VTAs) for both our commercial and residential clients in The New Forest. These assessments play a crucial role in identifying potential hazards and providing our clients with a well-structured tree management plan to ensure the health and safety of their trees.
A Visual Tree Assessment, or VTA, is a globally recognised method for diagnosing tree conditions and is legally accepted. It involves interpreting the "body language" of trees, connecting internal issues to the tree's natural healing processes, confirming and quantifying these issues and then evaluating them against established failure criteria. From this evaluation, we derive appropriate measures to care for and "treat" the tree.
Our primary commitment is to the safe preservation of trees. Therefore, we aim to distinguish between trees that may appear hazardous but are not and those that genuinely pose a risk. This approach helps us avoid unnecessary tree removals and minimises the potential for accidents resulting from tree failures.
It is essential to thoroughly examine and assess the structural condition of a tree, even if it appears outwardly healthy. VTAs are invaluable, especially in high-risk areas frequently accessed by the general public, such as schools, recreational areas, parks, residential streets, gardens, parking lots, housing developments and woodlands. Our goal is to ensure the well-being of both the trees and the people who interact with them.