{"subTitle":"These guidelines are intended for persons responsible for Scout campsites or other Scouting premises where there are trees. The general principles apply where property can possibly be damaged by a falling tree or limb.","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS320008 (Published November 2024, replacing June 2020)\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIntroduction \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn recent years there has been much publicity about children and adults killed or seriously injured when trees or branches fell on them. Such tragic events, although very rare, highlight the importance of tree safety management.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EScope\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese guidelines are intended for persons responsible for Scout campsites or other Scouting premises where there are trees. The general principles apply where property can possibly be damaged, or people hurt by a falling tree or limb. The guidance does not apply to work on trees, e.g, pruning or felling by contractors or volunteer service teams or to the avoidance of tripping and slipping hazards caused by exposed roots.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EResponsibility\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is vital that the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E process is appreciated by those who manage the premises and have a legal responsibility for its user\u2019s safety.\u00A0\u00A0This is likely to be the Group, District or County Trustee Board even if the premises are a campsite and there is a separate management committee to look after the day-to-day operations. Those responsible for a tree have a duty of care to users of premises where the tree is situated, employees, and other persons, to take reasonable steps to safeguard them from dangers arising from the tree. Our easy-to-use \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003ERisk Assessment guidance\u003C/a\u003E will help you.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Download it here","body":"","link":{"name":"Example tree safety inspection sheet","id":null,"url":"https://cms.scouts.org.uk/media/6914/example-tree-safety-inspection-sheet.doc","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#ffe627","title":"Tree Safety Inspection Sheet","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"sections":[{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA tree can fall down because its roots can no longer stabilise it against wind pressure.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0A limb of a tree can fall down after it has lost the necessary mechanical strength to support its weight or to resist wind pressure.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0If the roots of a tree are able to stabilise it, if its trunk does not have enough mechanical strength, it may break-off and fall to the ground.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETree safety management is based on risk assessment.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0A\u00A0hazard\u00A0is anything that could cause harm such as falling trees, falling branches, falling trunks.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0A\u00A0risk\u00A0is the chance - high or low - that someone will be harmed by a hazard.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETrees should be inspected at intervals according to the level of risk and timely preventative action when necessary.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0The basic questions are:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDoes the tree show\u00A0warning signs\u00A0that it will fall down completely, or a branch will fall off, or that a trunk, or part of a trunk will fall off?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf there are warning signs, is there a\u00A0risk of injury?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhat\u00A0remedial action\u00A0is needed if there is a risk of injury?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EWe\u0027ve provided an\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/6914/example-tree-safety-inspection-sheet.doc\u0022 title=\u0022Example Tree Safety Inspection Sheet\u0022\u003Eexample tree safety inspection sheet.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWarning signs\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThese include:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETop-heaviness, e.g., as indicated by excessive swaying in the wind.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELifting root plate, tearing out of roots, extensive root damage, or root loss.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELarge cracks in the ground around tree roots.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECracks or splits in trunk or large limb.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBroken trunk or large limb.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHanging broken trunk or large limb.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELarge amount of decay in a trunk or large limb.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EForks involving big limbs that show signs of weakness or possible failure at the centre of the fork, e.g., cracks, bark-to-bark contact, hollows that may be water-filled and bulging growth.\u00A0\u00A0Fork failures, leading to shed branches, are more common in beech trees, certain types of willow, poplar, horse chestnut, and ash.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESigns that the tree is in poor health, or may be dying, e.g., smaller than normal leaves, dead leaves in summer, dead limbs, much fungal growth.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECuts and other indications that the tree may have been damaged by machinery, vehicles or browsing animals.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFrequent exposure to strong wind and signs that nearby trees have suffered wind damage, or have been blown over.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYoung trees and saplings are unlikely to present a serious risk of injury if they fall on somebody but large trees, heavy sections of trunk or large branches are more likely present a risk of injury if they fall down.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Download it here","body":"","link":{"name":"Example tree safety inspection sheet","id":null,"url":"https://cms.scouts.org.uk/media/6914/example-tree-safety-inspection-sheet.doc","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#ffe627","title":"Tree Safety Inspection Sheet","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"prev":null,"next":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/maintenance-and-compliance/tree-safety-guidelines/risk-of-injury-target-zones/","title":"Risk of injury - 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Some may prefer to employ a specialist contractor to carry out inspections.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EJudgment is needed and the opinion of more than one experienced person may be beneficial in decision-making.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EBinoculars may be helpful during inspection of trees.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ELocation of individual trees\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn sites where there are lots of trees, a sketch map should be made which shows the location of individual trees or groups of trees, e.g., with reference to assigned orienteering co-ordinates.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EIdeally, each tree should be uniquely identified, e.g., have an identification tag on its trunk.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EThis should not be a problem where there are few trees to be inspected.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EHowever, often it may be practicable only to identify uniquely those trees that are in the high risk zone or which are considered to be an increased risk, e.g. trees which are more likely to shed limbs, e.g., beech trees.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EType and frequency of inspection\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe type of inspection should be in accordance with its target zone classification, roughly as follows:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInformal\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 a quick scan during a \u201Cwalk by\u201D of a small group of trees to pick out a tree with obvious warning signs.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoutine\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 spending more time on each tree to pick out obvious warning signs during a \u201Cwalk by\u201D.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDetailed\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 systematic and thorough visual examination of each tree taking into account whether warning signs exist.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA good time to carry out inspections is during clear weather at the beginning of autumn when it should be relatively easy to spot premature colouration, premature shedding of foliage or fungal growth associated with decay.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA schedule of inspections should be carried out with reference to the premises\u2019 range of target zones.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EInspection of trees in high risk target zones should be more frequent than those of trees in low risk target zones. 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Expert advice should be sought if necessary, e.g., from a reputable tree-surgeon, forester, or arboriculturalist. It may be necessary to seek expert advice if a tree is the subject of a preservation order, is the home of protected wildlife or is within a conservation area. If expert advice is given it is prudent to follow it.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERecord-keeping\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWritten records of should be kept. These should be audited and made available for examination by enforcement authorities if required. For each tree inspected, the record should show its identification number [if any], its location, target zone classification, what [if any] warning signs were noted, any remedial action proposed and the date that the remedial action was completed. Photographs of inspected trees are helpful. 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