Environmental assessments and arborists reports

Our team has the expertise to carry out environmental assessments for commercial, local government and development projects and subdivisions throughout the Margaret River Region and wider South West of WA.

Our arborist reports help developers, councils and land managers make informed decisions regarding tree safety, retention, environmental management and compliance requirements.

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Environmental and arborist assessment fieldwork in the Margaret River region

Tree assessments

Our environmental assessment services assist with responsible vegetation management and development planning while balancing safety, environmental and regulatory considerations.

Services include:

Pre-development tree assessments
Tree protection plans (AS 4970)
Tree Preservation Zone (TPZ) calculations
Construction impact assessments
Vegetation condition assessments
Significant tree reporting
Habitat and ecological value observations
Root zone investigations and root mapping
Arboricultural impact assessments
Tree retention and management recommendations

We work closely with builders, developers, planners and property owners to help minimise impacts on retained vegetation during construction and land-use change.

QTRA tree risk assessments

We offer Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) inspections to evaluate the likelihood of tree failure and the potential risk posed to people, property and infrastructure.

QTRA is an internationally recognised methodology used to provide an evidence-based approach to tree risk management. Assessments can assist with:

Hazardous tree identification
Public liability risk management
School, park and council tree management
Insurance reporting
Development and construction projects
Tree retention decisions
Storm damage and structural defect evaluations
Powerline and roadside tree assessments

Each assessment considers site occupancy, target value, tree condition and probability of failure to provide practical and defensible recommendations.

Qualified & practical advice

Our team combines practical arboriculture experience with industry-recognised assessment methodologies to deliver clear, practical and compliant reporting.

Reports can be tailored for:

Local government submissions
Planning approvals
Insurance requirements
Legal and dispute matters
Property management
Construction and civil works
Ongoing tree asset management

Servicing the South West

We provide QTRA and environmental assessment services throughout Margaret River, Busselton, Dunsborough, Cowaramup, Bunbury, Augusta, Yallingup, Nannup, Pemberton and surrounding South West WA regions.

If you require a professional tree risk or environmental assessment, contact South West Tree Services to discuss your project or arrange a site inspection.