1212 Linkside Dr Arborist Letter $Q Isk
7/1/24
As a Certified Arborist I have inspected one Quercus laurifolia (Laurel Oak)at address 1212
Linkside Dr.Atlantic Beach, FI. 32233 on behalf of Rita Coalson and American Tree Solutions, LLC.
Below is a summary of observations of these trees based on a level 2 Assessment within a 3 year
timeframe:
*Risk Assessment conducted in accordance with ANSI A300(Part 9, 2017) Tree Risk Assessment
standard and methodology defined by the International Society of Arboriculture's Best Management
Practices for TRA 2017.
• Quercus laurifolia-This tree is located approximately 15'West of the Northwest corner of the
garage adjacent to the driveway in the front yard. The approx diameter at breast height(DBH) is
32"with an overall tree height of 45'.
• Targets of concern:
• The Coalson home
• The vehicles in the driveway of the Coalson home
• The home to the West at 1228 Linkside Dr.
• Any pedestrian or vehicular traffic along Linkside Dr.
• Any occupants in the homes.
■ The driveway surface (root encroachment heaving)
• Conditions of concern:
• The proximity to the numerous targets of concern within the trees drip line.
■ The tree has an unbalanced crown as the result of some significant pruning in
years past where half the canopy has been removed. Sudden changes to the
wind loads the tree experiences can increase the likelihood of failure and root
heaving for a tree. It takes years for a tree to reacclimate.
• The aforementioned pruning has also left a large pruning wound that may or may
not heal over time.At this time it does not appear to have any fungal disease or
decay, but this is a very likely spot for this to occur over the next few years.
• The existing canopy structure has a very low live crown ratio. This will result in
the trunk and limbs experiencing increased forces of torque and torsion during
wind load events and increase the likelihood of failure.
• The property owner is concerned as they are beginning to see some heaving of
the driveway.This could be an indication of root heaving already occurring. This
could also be the result of root growth encroachment. However, root proliferation
is usually hafted when excessive pruning occurs.
• The health and vigor of the tree is average for this species at this time
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o Possible Risk Mitigation options include:
P Retain the tree as is and assume all current risk to targets of concern.
There is no pruning remaining to perform that could mitigate risk. I would
recommend no significant pruning be done to this tree for the next 7-10 years as
the tree restores its canopy balance.
■ The only way to completely eliminate all risk to targets of concern is through
entire tree removal.
Risk Tolerance:
Risk tolerance is the amount of risk the tree owner is willing to accept. Different people have
varying amounts of risk they will tolerate.As the owner, you will decide your own risk tolerance
and you will decide on a course of action.
Risk Ratings: Consisting of 3 parts, The likelihood of failure, the likelihood of striking a valuable
asset, and the consequences of said failure.
It is my professional opinion that the likelihood of all or parts of this tree failing within the next 3 years is
considered POSSIBLE. The likelihood of an impact due to failure for these trees is HIGH. The
consequences of an impact could range from SIGNIFICANT to SEVERE.The overall risk rating for this
tree has been categorized as MODERATE risk.
Respectfully,
Austin Spivey
Roots 1st Consulting
ISA- TRAQ Certified Arborist
Lic.# FL9462A
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