Ash tree care ltd
TREE WORKS
METHOD STATEMENT
Method statement
1.0
Introduction
1.1
This document provides a method statement for arboricultural works related to
tree works at CANBERRA AVE st.helens
1.2
This method statement is prepared in conjunction with the specifications
supplied to us by HELENA PROPERTY CARE In addition, HELENA PROPERTY CARE
will confirm any TPO's in force relating to any trees in this scheme.
1.2.1 To indicate means and phasing of all arboricultural works.
1.2.2 To summarise in one document all drawings related to arboricultural services
and proposed works.
1.2.3 To provide contact details for ash tree care staff.
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METHOD STATEMENT
2.0
Supervision and Communication
2.1
Main Contractor
Contact no
TEL NO
2.2
HELENA PROPERTY CARE
COLIN HILTON
01744 671511
Arboricultural Contractor
ash tree care ltd
Telephone
Shaun telford - Mobile
01744 738018
07952 859 751
Health & Safety Contact
shaun telford
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TREE WORKS
METHOD STATEMENT
3.0
Tree Works
3.1
On arrival at site set up signs and barriers where tree works are to take place.
3.2
All plant and equipment will be appropriate for the task; all chainsaws and
woodchippers will be sharp.
3.3
All staff using chainsaws will have the relevant NPTC training in Groundworks and
Climbing.
3.4
Herbicide stump treatment will only be carried out by NPTC qualified operatives
wearing the correct protective clothing.only roundup pro bioactive.
3.5
All staff working on site will wear the relevant protective clothing relating to their
work.
3.6
All works will be carried out to BS 3998: 1989 Recommendations for Tree Works.
3.7
All operations will be carefully carried out to avoid damage to the trees being
treated or to the neighbouring trees, either by equipment or falling branches.
Trees to be retained will not be used as an anchor for winching purposes.
3.8
Excavators for grubbing out roots will not work too close to retained trees to avoid
damage to root systems.
3.9
All wounds and cuts will be shaped to prevent the formation of moisture holding
pockets. All final cuts will be made just outside the branch collar to make possible
exclusion by the growth of callous tissue.
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3.10
Any heavy branches will be removed in section and undercut to avoid tearing the
bark and lowered by slings etc to avoid damage to the tree and surrounding
buildings in the vicinity of the works.
3.11
A line of communication will be set up between the climber and ground staff in
respect of any trees that have to be climbed to be felled or worked on.
3.12
Stump grinding works on site will only be undertaken by staff with NPTC training.
3.13
Cambium savers will be used when work is carried out on trees to be
retained.at all times
3.14
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METHOD STATEMENT
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Phasing of the Works
4.1
The start date will be ? and work will be completed within approximately 2 DAYS.
4.2
The work will be undertaken in the following order:
tree felling , STUMP GRINDING
4.3
On completion of HELENA PROPERTY CARE will be notified.
Yours truly, shaun telford
19/10/2001