WRITING CONDITION NOTES THAT CAN BE REVIEWED

Describe the observation clearly and connect it to the tree, visit and evidence. Keep what was seen distinguishable from its professional interpretation and the action subsequently recommended.

Project/site:
Prepared by/date:
Version:

Tree and visit
Identify the asset and observation date.
Notes:

Feature location
Describe where on the tree the observation relates.
Notes:

Observation
Record the visible feature in clear words.
Notes:

Evidence reference
Link photographs or other supporting records.
Notes:

Interpretation reference
Keep any assessment conclusion identifiable.
Notes:

CHECKS
[ ] Check that the feature can be located from the note.
[ ] State uncertainty instead of converting it into a diagnosis.
[ ] Keep the recommendation in its own traceable entry.

Outstanding questions:
Source references:
Review and next action:

Scope: Examples do not diagnose tree conditions or assign risk; interpretation remains with the responsible practitioner.

This is a general worksheet, not an automated application feature.
https://canopyapp.app/resources/tree-condition-notes