PREPARING A STORM-RELATED TREE ASSESSMENT ENQUIRY

Describe the changes observed after the event and the advice you need. Keep photographs to views that can be obtained safely, and make any access restrictions clear. Assessment enquiries should not delay the appropriate response to an immediate hazard.

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Event timeline
Record when the event and visible changes occurred.
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Observed change
Describe damage or movement without diagnosing its significance.
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Safe evidence
Identify photographs already available from a safe position.
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Restricted areas
Explain areas that cannot be accessed.
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Requested advice
State who needs the assessment and its intended use.
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CHECKS
[ ] Do not approach damaged trees or other hazards to obtain photographs.
[ ] Identify any urgent access restriction when making the enquiry.
[ ] Keep before-and-after evidence dated and linked to the same tree.

Outstanding questions:
Source references:
Review and next action:

Scope: Sorbus assessment enquiries are not an emergency response service; immediate hazards require the appropriate local emergency or site response.

This is a general worksheet, not an automated application feature.
https://canopyapp.app/resources/storm-damage-assessment-enquiries