Enmore Park Plan of Management - Land

URBAN FORESTRY AUSTRALIA - TREE MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING ARBORICULTURISTS2 METHODOLOGY2.1 In preparation for this report, limited ground level visual tree assessments(Mattheck 1994) were undertaken by the authors of this report on 3 rd January,2008.2.2 In January and February 2009, meetings were undertaken with representatives ofCouncil to discuss issues relating to tree retention, pruning and the location of theproposed aquatic centre2.3 Tree heights and canopy spreads were estimated.Depending on access, size or other constraints, trunk diameters of trees within thesubject site were either measured at 1.4 metres above ground level (DBH), usinga standard metal tape, or visually estimated (as noted in Appendix C – Scheduleof Assessed Trees).2.4 Field observations were written down. Photographs were taken with a 1.3mp SonyCybershot digital camera, and a Canon EOS 10mp SLR digital camera.2.5 No aerial inspections or woody tissue testing were undertaken as part of this treeassessment.Information contained in this tree report covers only the trees that wereexamined and reflects the condition of the trees at the time of inspection.2.6 Plans and documents referenced for the preparation of this report include:o Details and Levels Survey, Sheets 1 & 2 of 2, Ref. No.192/05, Revision 1,dated September 2005, prepared by Craig & Rhodes;o Microsoft PowerPoint - Meeting/Presentation for Annette Kellerman AquaticCentre re-development, dated 12/12/07, prepared by Suters & PriorCheney.o Concept drawings and documentation, dated January 2009, prepared bySuters Architects Pty Ltd.o Marrickville Council Tree Preservation Order 2007.2.7 The trees are shown on a marked up copy of the site survey. The plans areattached as Appendix D – Tree Retention and Removal Plans.Arboricultural Audit & Development Impact Assessment– Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Enmore ParkFebruary, 2009. 5 of 42