As part of a major recycled water infrastructure project, Biodiverse Environmental was engaged to undertake a tree health and ecological assessment of vegetation that was potentially impacted by horizonal directional drilling (HDD) and trenching works.
Of particular concern was the potential impact on the Guardian Tree which is culturally significant to the local First Nations People.
A Biodiverse Environmental arborist conducted a tree health assessment of the trees within the infrastructure footprint, by determining the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) and Structural Root Zone (SRZ) for each tree. Recommendations were provided, with tree species and rooting structure, drilling depth and geological substrate all being taken into consideration.
Our ecologist also undertook an ecological survey of the area for fauna and habitat values, providing advice on clearing methodology and fauna management requirements for any clearing activities.
