Statutory Requirements

Enviro-Tech shall conform to the following Queensland Statutory Acts :

Australian Standard - AS4373 Pruning of Amenity Trees (1996).
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
Local Government Act
Noise Control Act.
New Natural Assets Local Law (where in force).
Heritage Act
Crown Land Act 1989
Environmental Hazardous Chemicals Act
Native Vegetation Conservation Act
Other relevant requirements

Tickets & Accreditations

Chainsaw Accreditation (mandatory for all cutting staff)
First Aid Accreditations
CPR
Traffic Control
Aerial Rescue
Chemical Handling
Site Hazard & Risk Assessment
Power Line Clearing
Occupational Health & Safety Certification
Work Platform Certification (EWP 11ms or above)

Reduction vs Removal of Trees

All trees, both native and introduced, are a refuge for wildlife and play a part in the ecosystem. Except in the case of notified pest species eg Peppercorn, Chinese Elm and Kadagi (Torreliana) an effort should be made to persuade the client to accept reduction rather than entire removal of a tree .

Pest Trees

Where a site is found to be infested with pest tree species , this should be brought to the attention of the client, with suggestions for removal.

Wildlife Habitats

Where a birds nest or other wildlife habitat is found in a branch or tree to be removed, every effort should be made to relocate it into a safe location, whether or not the nest contains eggs.

Fire Ants

Any suspected infestation of fire ants is to be reported immediately to the Department of Primary Industry Fire Ant Hotline on 132 523. All personnel should familiarise themselves with the appearance and behaviour of fire ants in order to avoid false reports. A fire ID pamphlet, and map showing infected sites is contained in Section 5 “Documents” of this Manual.

Oil & Fuel Pollutants

All refuelling of saws and topping up of bar oil is to be done using the plastic bath supplied. No petrol, oil or other chemical is to be spilled.

Tree Poison

Where tree poison is to be applied to a stump, care must be taken to ensure only the minimum amount is applied, with no spillage. Clients must have any dangers associated with poisons explained to them before leaving the site.

Training in Horticulture and Aboriculture

Tree work is conducted ONLY BY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN HORTICULTURE AND ABORICULTURE. This, combined with expertise in a range of rigging systems for the safe lowering of timber, ensures the following :

Damage to, or impact on existing vegetation is minimized during the removal or reduction of trees.
In the case of reduction or deadwooding (as distinct from tree removal), correct workmanship ensures that the final product adds aesthetic value to the environment (ie the appearance and health of the tree is maintained and improved).
Risk of future failure of branches is minimized and in most cases eliminated by correct cutting / trimming methods. If trimming is done incorrectly or indiscriminately (known as ‘tree lopping'), the subsequent ‘epicormic' regrowth is not only unsightly, but more critically is unsound and prone to break off easily in storms or high winds, thus increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage. INCORRECT CUTTING (TREE LOPPING) IS NOT A PRACTICE THAT IS CARRIED OUT BY ENVIRO-TECH UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.