Arboricultural Appraisal:

An Arboricultural Appraisal provides an initial assessment of the trees on a site to support pre-planning or early project stages. This differs from a full AIA as it is less formal and typically offers a broad understanding of tree-related constraints and opportunities.

Key Elements:

Overview of Tree Stock: Identifies trees of potential significance (based on health, maturity, species, or visual amenity) and gives preliminary recommendations on tree retention or removal.

Constraints Analysis: A high-level analysis of how trees on-site may impact proposed development options, focusing on factors such as RPAs, shading, and canopy spread.

Suitability for Development: Offers advice on tree management, such as whether trees are likely to be retained and how they could be integrated into the development, or if they pose a constraint to the project.

Initial Recommendations: May suggest further surveys or a full AIA, as well as provide preliminary measures to protect key trees during the planning and design stages.