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BS:5837 Update - Howard Booth
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In this bonus episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the revision of the British standard for trees and construction, BS 5837. She interviews Howard Booth, the chair of the committee proposing the changes, to discuss the main updates. The changes include new process flow charts, a new categorization method, adjustments to root protection areas, and the inclusion of canopy cover assessments. The goal of these changes is to ensure better tree care and development practices. The episode provides valuable insights into the proposed revisions and their implications. The conversation explores various parameters and considerations for tree growth, including species, form, site conditions, and pruning requirements. The British standard for tree retention and the importance of tree surveys conducted by arboriculturalists are discussed. The conversation also touches on the proposed changes in the British standard for tree surveys (BS 5837) and the inclusion of canopy cover assessments. The revision introduces new plans, such as the Arboricultural Impact Plan and the Constraints and Opportunities Plan. The categorization of trees is expanded to include a new category for veteran trees (Category V). Root protection areas for veteran trees are set to increase, and dead trees will also have a level of protection. The consultation process for the revision is highlighted, encouraging listeners to participate and provide feedback.
For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.
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Manage episode 436949707 series 2823178
In this bonus episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the revision of the British standard for trees and construction, BS 5837. She interviews Howard Booth, the chair of the committee proposing the changes, to discuss the main updates. The changes include new process flow charts, a new categorization method, adjustments to root protection areas, and the inclusion of canopy cover assessments. The goal of these changes is to ensure better tree care and development practices. The episode provides valuable insights into the proposed revisions and their implications. The conversation explores various parameters and considerations for tree growth, including species, form, site conditions, and pruning requirements. The British standard for tree retention and the importance of tree surveys conducted by arboriculturalists are discussed. The conversation also touches on the proposed changes in the British standard for tree surveys (BS 5837) and the inclusion of canopy cover assessments. The revision introduces new plans, such as the Arboricultural Impact Plan and the Constraints and Opportunities Plan. The categorization of trees is expanded to include a new category for veteran trees (Category V). Root protection areas for veteran trees are set to increase, and dead trees will also have a level of protection. The consultation process for the revision is highlighted, encouraging listeners to participate and provide feedback.
For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.
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