WHAT TO INCLUDE WHEN REQUESTING TREE PRUNING ADVICE

Describe the issue you want pruning advice to address and identify the tree clearly. Explain previous works and relevant changes so the consultant can assess whether pruning, another response or further investigation is appropriate.

Project/site:
Prepared by/date:
Version:

Intended outcome
Explain the issue rather than prescribing a cut.
Notes:

Tree reference
Identify the tree and its setting.
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Previous work
Give dates and records of known earlier pruning.
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Observed features
Describe changes or concerns with photographs.
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Advice format
State whether you need written recommendations or a scoped report.
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CHECKS
[ ] Include the whole tree and relevant context in photographs.
[ ] Keep a desired outcome separate from a proposed work specification.
[ ] Clarify which trees and advice are included in the assessment.

Outstanding questions:
Source references:
Review and next action:

Scope: This is an assessment brief, not pruning instructions, an operational method or permission to carry out work.

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