Description
This session unlocks practical techniques for identifying tree species, empowering surveyors and homeowners to make informed decisions about tree management, safety, and environmental value.
Key Points:
- Tree Identification Fundamentals:
Learn to recognise tree species using characteristics such as bark, buds, leaves, size, and seasonal features—vital for professional surveying and garden management. - Environmental and Structural Impacts:
Certain trees like Oak, Willow, and Poplar can affect soil moisture and building foundations, making correct identification crucial in property assessment. - Problematic and Invasive Trees:
Species like Tree of Heaven, Cypress, and fast-growing Ash may cause structural or landscaping issues if not identified and managed early.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify common UK tree species through visual and seasonal characteristics.
- Recognise the implications of tree species on soil, structures, and long-term property value.
- Identify invasive or problematic trees to provide accurate, risk-based advice to clients.
