BS 5837:2005

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Trees in relation to construction. Recommendations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-04-2012

Language(s)

English

Published date

26-09-2005

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
3 Strategy
4 Surveys
5 Tree constraints plan
6 Arboricultural implications assessment (AIA) and design
   issues
7 Arboricultural method statements (AMS) and the tree
   protection plan (TPP)
8 Pre development tree work
9 The construction exclusion zone: barriers and ground
   protection
10 Avoiding damage to structures by trees
11 Demolition and construction in proximity to existing
   trees
12 Soft surfaces around trees
13 Design considerations for new planting
14 Ground works and preparation for new planting
15 Post development management
Annex A (informative) Trees and the law
Annex B (informative) Useful contacts
Annex C (informative) Damage to trees
Annex D (informative) Example tree survey pro forma
Bibliography

Gives recommendations and guidance on the principles to be applied to achieve a satisfactory juxtaposition of trees, including shrubs, hedges and hedgerows, with structures.

Committee	B/213
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 5837(1991) and 04/30089945 DC. (09/2005)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	38
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 5837:2012

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