LEGAL MATTERS INVOLVING TREES

ARBOR CONSULTING is frequently instructed as an Arboricultural Expert Witness to produce reports and provide evidence in tree related legal matters. We are experienced in acting on behalf of claimants, defendants and appellants in all cases of litigation, boundary disputes, public inquiries and planning appeals involving trees. We also undertake tree valuations which assess the loss of visual amenity and/or compensatory value when trees are accidentally or maliciously damaged or destroyed. The three recognised systems or methods available for use in establishing monetary values for trees are:

• The Helliwell System; 2008
  
• Capital Asset Value for Amenity Trees; 2008 (CAVAT)
• Council of Tree & Landscape Appraisers; 2000 (CTLA)

Statutory Obligations:

The Planning Service (NI) must be informed of all works proposed for trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or those situated in a Conservation Area. ARBOR CONSULTING can provide suitable advice and specifications to the landowner for presentation to the relevant divisional planning authority. We are also able to make representation to Planning Service (NI) to support objections to the making of inappropriate TPO's or to represent tree owners involved in TPO appeals.

For a free, no obligation fee-proposal, please contact Paul Hawksford on: 07746 817923.