Get Tree Hazard Evaluation Form - Lake Oswego Oregon

Filling out the Tree Hazard Evaluation Form is a crucial step in assessing potential risks posed by trees in various environments. This guide will provide clear instructions on how to complete the form online, ensuring that all necessary information is accurately captured for evaluation by certified arborists.

Follow the steps to effectively complete the form online.

1. Press the 'Get Form' button to obtain the Tree Hazard Evaluation Form and open it in your preferred online editing tool.
2. Begin by providing the site address where the tree is located, followed by the specific location of the tree. Ensure that you check the appropriate box for the ownership status of the tree: public, private, unknown, or other.
3. Next, you need to fill out the hazard rating section. This includes calculating the total hazard potential by assessing failure potential, size of target, and hazard rating.
4. Enter the date of evaluation and provide the name and ISA Certified Arborist number, which confirms the arborist’s credentials.
5. Indicate the required action by selecting one of the options: immediate action needed, needs further inspection, or dead tree.
6. In the tree characteristics section, enter the tree number, scientific species name, common name, diameter at breast height (DBH), number of trunks, height, and crown spread.
7. Select the form of the tree and crown class, then provide the live crown ratio and age class information.
8. Fill out the pruning history with relevant details before moving on to the special value section, where you can mark any special significance assigned to the tree.
9. For tree health, please check the applicable foliage cover, foliage density, and annual shoot growth boxes, along with additional attributes such as twig dieback and growth obstructions.
10. Assess site conditions, including site character, landscape type, irrigation adequacy, recent site disturbances, and any soil problems. Be detailed in your descriptions.
11. Complete the target section by noting how the area is used under the tree, distance to the target, and occupancy frequency.
12. In the tree defects section, provide information about suspected root defects, exposures, and various crown defects while rating their severity.
13. Conclude with the hazard rating, ensuring to indicate tree parts likely to fail and select an appropriate inspection period and abatement measures as necessary.
14. After completing the form, make sure to save your changes and choose to download, print, or share the form as needed.

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