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Whether you are managing a single backyard tree or hundreds of trees across schools, parks, or development sites, ArbCert’s qualified arborists can help you reduce risk and meet your duty of care.
While trees provide significant environmental, ecological, and aesthetic benefits, they can also present hazards to people and property if not properly assessed and managed. This is why regular tree safety inspections and a tailored Tree Risk Management Plan are essential.
At ArbCert, our AQF Level 5 consulting arborists deliver detailed tree risk assessments and management strategies that match the scale and complexity of your site. We guide you through every stage of the process, explain identified risks, and provide clear, practical recommendations—whether for a single tree or a full urban forest.
Using reliable methodologies and advanced diagnostic tools where required, we assess tree structure, health, and occupancy factors to identify potential hazards. From there, we provide an actionable risk management plan to mitigate risks efficiently, responsibly, and in compliance with industry standards.
Contact ArbCert today to protect both your trees and the people around them with a professional, scalable risk management approach.
Tree risk management is the systematic process of identifying, assessing, and addressing potential hazards posed by trees. It helps landowners, councils, and developers make informed decisions to reduce the likelihood of injury, property damage, or legal liability caused by tree failure.
By evaluating tree health, structural condition, occupancy levels, and site context, a Tree Risk Management Plan provides a clear framework for action. The goal is to balance safety with tree preservation—reducing risks while retaining valuable trees wherever possible.
A Tree Risk Management Plan provides clarity on which trees pose hazards and why. By identifying risks early, you can take proactive steps to manage them before they escalate into costly or dangerous problems.
Managing tree risk isn’t just about protecting people, it also safeguards surrounding buildings, infrastructure, and landscapes from avoidable damage caused by falling branches or tree failure.
Risk management does not always mean tree removal. A well-prepared plan explores a range of strategies such as pruning, cabling, monitoring, or site modifications to retain trees while ensuring they remain safe and compliant.
A Tree Risk Management Plan is tailored to the specific needs of the tree owner and site conditions. It typically begins with an arborist-led inspection and formal tree risk assessment, using the recognised methodologies such as TRAQ, QTRA, or VALID.
Depending on the findings, the plan may include:
This plan helps ensure that tree-related risks are identified, prioritised, and managed effectively—enhancing safety while supporting responsible tree stewardship.
At ArbCert, our consulting arborists are fully qualified in leading tree risk assessment methodologies, including TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification), QTRA (Quantified Tree Risk Assessment), and VALID (Visual Tree Assessment and Risk Evaluation). This ensures we deliver accurate, defensible, and industry-recognised assessments tailored to the specific risk context of your site.
Our qualified and experienced professionals know trees inside and out, and have a deep understanding of how and why trees can become hazardous.
We always comply with Australian standards and Work, Health and Safety legislation, so we make sure your site is compliant too.
ArbCert is fully insured across a number of domains so our team and work is always covered, including public and product liability insurance to $20 million.
If you need a Tree Risk Management Plan for your site, ArbCert are the qualified arboricultural experts who can deliver high-quality, practical solutions tailored to your needs. We provide comprehensive advice, industry-recognised assessments, and detailed management plans to help you reduce risk and meet your duty of care.Contact us today to speak with a consulting arborist and ensure your tree risks are professionally assessed and managed.
Contact UsTo prevent harm and damage. As with all living organisms, as trees grow and age they can become more fragile. Any number of issues (decay, disease, weather, etc.) can arise over the course of a tree's life which can cause structural instabilities. These can result in trees falling over, spontaneously losing branches or roots that conflict with nearby structures.
Tree risk is an estimation of a tree associated event occurring that would have negative consequences on the normal function or operation at a given site. A tree risk can be the likelihood of a falling branch that may harm a person or damage property.
A tree risk assessment allows for arborists to identify hazardous and risky trees by applying a systematic approach. An evaluation is often made that is based on specific risk criteria that is used to determine an overall risk.
Our team includes AQF Level 5 and AQF Level 8 consulting arborists with extensive industry experience. We bring a high level of technical knowledge to every assessment, ensuring our advice is credible, defensible, and aligned with best practice.
We deliver clear, accurate reports that meet council planning requirements and Australian Standards. From early-stage assessments to detailed impact reports, our work supports confident, informed decision-making.
As a small team, we value strong working relationships and direct communication. You’ll work with experienced arborists who understand your project and are committed to providing reliable, practical guidance every step of the way.
