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Abstract
Provides guidance on the principles for protecting trees on land subject to development.
Scope
This Standard provides guidance on the principles for protecting trees on land subject to development. It follows, in sequence, the stages of development from planning to implementation.
This Standard aims to assist those concerned with trees in relation to development. Where development is to occur, the Standard provides guidance on how to decide which trees are appropriate for retention, and on the means of protecting those trees during construction work. It does not argue for or against development, or for the removal or retention of trees nor does it consider the monetary value of trees. The Standard does not apply to the establishment of new trees.
Application
This Standard gives guidance to horticulturists, arborists, architects, builders, engineers, land managers, landscape architects, contractors, planners, determining authorities, building surveyors, certifiers, those concerned with the care and protection of trees, and all others involved in the management of trees and development.
History
First published as AS 4970-2009.