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Arboricutrual Services & Reports in Kent & The South East
Arb & Environmental provide a full range of professional arboricultural surveys & reports for planning, development, estate management, & tree safety compliance across Kent and The South East. Our assessments are clear, practical, accurate, and written to satisfy Local Planning Authorities while giving you forward thinking, actionable guidance. Whether you are a developer, land owner, architect, or estate manager, we deliver the expert support you need to ensure the safety of your trees.
Areas We Cover
We cover the entire South East. ​
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​​Though we are based in Kent and our work tends to be in Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Folkestone, Medway, Dover, Thanet, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas.
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We are also happy to travel further afield to help clients wherever we are required.
What We Do
BS5837: 2012 Tree Surveys for Planning (H3)
Our BS5837 surveys support planning applications by identifying tree constraints and providing detailed data for architects and planning consultants. This includes:
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Tree categorisation
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Accurate measurements and condition assessments
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Root Protection Area (RPA) calculations
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Tree Constraints Plans (TCP)
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Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA)
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Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS)
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Tree Protection Plans (TPP)
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Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA)
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An AIA evaluates how proposed development may affect existing trees. Our reports include:
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Detailed analysis of tree impacts
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Recommendations for design adjustments
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Risk mitigation strategies
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Effects on RPAs, canopies, and structural roots
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Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS)
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AMS documents outline how construction will take place while protecting retained trees. Our method statements include:
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Supervision requirements
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Ground protection measures
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Construction exclusion zones
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Working methods near RPAs
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Tree protection specifications
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These reports help satisfy LPA conditions and ensure compliance on-site.
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Tree Protection Plans (TPP) (H3)
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We produce clear, CAD-ready Tree Protection Plans showing:
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Protective fencing
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Ground protection
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No-dig construction zones
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Site access routes
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Material storage areas
This ensures contractors understand exactly how to work safely around retained trees.
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Tree Safety & Risk Assessments (H3)
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We carry out formal tree safety inspections for estates, commercial sites, and landowners. Our assessments include:
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Condition analysis
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Defect identification
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Risk rating
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Management recommendations
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Prioritised work schedules
These reports support duty-of-care responsibilities and reduce liability.
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Pre-Purchase & Mortgage Tree Reports (H3)
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Mortgage providers often require a tree report before approving loans. We provide fast, clear assessments covering:
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Structural risk
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Proximity to buildings
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Subsidence potential
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Recommended actions
These reports help buyers make informed decisions and satisfy lender requirements.
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