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1 Barrier fencing is a good engineered control method for protecting trees from machinery during construction. The barrier should be sturdy enough to prevent equipment and machinery from accessing the Tree Protection Zone. Root Structure of a tree in normal growing conditions Reference: Australian Standard AS Protection of Trees on Development Sites, p6 Arbor Master Tree Services 2012 Page 12 of 16

2 APPENDIX 5: TREE PROTECTION FENCING Reference: Australian Standard AS Protection of Trees on Development Sites, p16 TPZ Sign should be 600mm x 600mm, made of weatherproof material & fastened to protective fencing at regular intervals to ensure text is legible from a distance of 10m on all sides Example Below TREE PROTECTION ZONE NO ACCESS DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER BARRIER No site buildings, storage of goods or waste materials, incineration of any material, storage of plaster products within or adjacent to the TPZ. FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT THE PROJECT ARBORIST ON (phone number) Arbor Master Tree Services 2012 Page 13 of 16

3 APPENDIX 6: GUIDE TO TREE SCHEDULE Tree #: All trees are numerically identified. The Site Plan shows reference to individual trees listed in the Tree Schedule. Species: Scientific and Common names are used to identify trees. The species identification is based on visual observations. In some instances, it may be difficult to quickly and accurately identify a particular tree without further detailed investigations. Where there is some doubt of the precise species of a tree it is indicated with the abbreviation sp DBH: Diametre at Breast Height. The diameter of individual trees is measured at 1.4m above ground level. Stem diametre is measured with a diametre tape. Height: Age: Height is estimated to the nearest metre from ground level to the upper-most leaves. Age is estimated from visual indicators and it should only be taken as a provisional guide. Juvenile: a young specimen newly established, growing with considerable vigour but not exceeding 20% of what is considered mature for its species. Semi-Mature: An established specimen, growing with considerable vigour but not exceeding 50% of what is considered mature for its species. Mature: A specimen considered 100% of what is considered mature for its species. Vigour is often reduced as energy reserves are utilized more for maintenance than growth. Over-Mature: A specimen showing visual signs of decline in vigour and vitality. Often shows signs of disease or insect attack, deadwood and canopy die-back. Dead: A specimen showing no signs of life or likelihood of survival. Arbor Master Tree Services 2012 Page 14 of 16

4 APPENDIX 7: BRIEF QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 1. QUALIFICATIONS Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) July 2005 Diploma Horticulture (General) June 2007 Certificate IV Training & Education PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Utility Clearance- City of Doncaster & Templestowe Electricity Supply Department ( ) Director Arbor Master Tree Services (2002- current). 3. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2007 QLD Tree Climbing Competition- Wellington Point 2009 QLD Tree Climbing Competition- Gold Coast 2010 QLD Tree Climbing Competition- Sunshine Coast 2010 Australian Tree Climbing Competition- Adelaide 2011 International Tree Climbing Competition- Sydney QLD Arbor Camp: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Official: 2008 QLD Tree Climbing Competition- Bribie Island Official: 2008 Nth QLD Tree Climbing Competition- Cairns Official: 2008, 2009 Australian Tree Climbing Competition Report Writing 101 Workshop- February 2012 Soil & Tree Health for Arborists Workshop- February 2012 Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Licensed User Training- March 2012 Trees & Development Seminar- March 2012 Bayer Professional Pest Managers Certificate- Termite Inspection Module 1.4 Bayer Professional Pest Managers Certificate-Wood Decay Fungi Module RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Knowledge and experience in Visual Tree Assessment gained via formal education and study of the research of Dr Alex Shigo, Prof. Claus Mattheck, Richard Harris et al and field observations & experience for a period totalling twenty years. Arbor Master Tree Services 2012 Page 15 of 16

5 APPENDIX 8: DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Whilst all care has been taken in the completion of this Report, no responsibility is accepted for the continued vitality of the trees listed hereon or for any special, consequential or indirect health, vitality, loss or damage arising on any material, building or persons appearing on site which may occur in the future. No guarantees or warranties of any kind are either expressed or implied in relation to the correctness, accuracy, reliability or any other aspect of this report. Craig Reid Dip. Horticulture (AQF Level 5) Member QLD Arboricultural Association (QAA) Member Arboriculture Australia (AA) QTRA Licensed User No M REFERENCES Hadlington, P., Johnston, J., 2 nd Edition, Australian Trees, their care and repair, University of NSW Press Ltd, Sydney Standards Australia Australian Standard AS Pruning of Amenity Trees Standards Australia Australian Standard AS Protection of Trees on Development Sites Harris, R ARBORICULTURE Care of Trees, shrubs and Vines in the Landscape, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey USA Google Earth 2012 Google Maps 2012 Arbor Master Tree Services 2012 Page 16 of 16