448 Snapping Turtle Dr W Arborist Letter 6.18.25 - 1 tree 448 Snapping Turtle Dr W Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 June 18 202E
The Live Oak located on the right side of the house exhibits multiple serious structural defects
and is highly hazardous.Here's a detailed evaluation:
4 Free Health & Risk Assessment
1. Lame 89W Cavity with Extensive Decay
• Cavities at the base drastically reduce structural stability—this is the most critical
location for such defects
Decay compromises the tree's ability to resist high winds,increasing the likelihood of
uprooting or trunk failure
2. Lightning Strike Wounds
Strips of damaged bark extending vertically down the trunk are clear indicators of
internal damage and decay-prone pathways.
• When lightning damage affects more than one-third of the trunk's circumference or leads
to deep cracks,removal is generally recommended if the tree poses a threat to people or
property.
3. Mechanical Injury with Internal Decay Column
• Combined with basal decay and lightning damage,a structural"column"of decay
suggests a sharply elevated risk for sudden catastrophic failure.
Q Disk Evaluation Summary
Defect Type Risk Level Justification
Basal cavity+decay High Located at critical structural zone—vaulted risk.
Lightning wounds/cracks High Internal damage and decay-prone regions present.
Mechanical injury High Structural integrity compromised at multiple points.
Given the combined severity and the tr'ee's proximity to structures,the risk of failure is
extremely high.
1# Final Note
This tree exhibits multiple overlapping high-risk defects—basal decay, trunks cavities,lightning
damage,and compromised cambium. In situ mitigation is unlikely to restore enough structural
stability to lower risk to an acceptable level.Prompt removal is the safest and most responsible
action.
This tree is unacceptable risk that can only be mitigated below moderate risk by removing it
RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
CERTIFIED ARBORIST
David Dorsey ISA#WE-13358A
rockawayinc.com
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Co-dominant leaders -
w/o included bark,
Sprawling crown, 3
Cavity/decay- l
Observations-
extensive, Mechanical
Characteristics: injury to trunk,
branches-moderate,
Internal column of
decay-extensive
observations-Biotic `
None observed
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Observations-Abiotic: Lightning
Old lightning strike
wound extends down
two sides of the trunk.
The tree can be
retained if the crown isf f '
Notes 1:
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pruning instrucLions.
Notes 2:
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DBH Stem 3:
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DBH Stem 6.
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Code. QUVI
Cultivar:
DBH Range: >30in -- r
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Genus: Quercus _ -
Height Range: 50ft-75ft
Archived: No M,
Location
Atlantic Bch-Oceanwal
Client Site: it
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HOA - -
House "umber: 448
Address Street: Snapping Turtle Drive
West
Land Type: Backyard
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Live oak Tree ID #4481
Tree Photos
Tree I : 4 x
Primary ID: 4481
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New Tag #:
Previous ID or Tag t*
Common fame: Live oak
scientific Name: Quercus virginiana
DEtl•-I: 44
Number of sums x
(Multi Calc):
Tree Height
55
(Estimated):
Canopy Shape: asymmetrical
Mallei Test: Positive IX-4`
Fair-tree has reduced ;�� ' =
vigor and/or significant ;
damage rom insects,
decay or diseases
Health Condition: associated with
defoliation but is not
likely to be fatal.
Foliage discoloration
can be significant.
Poor-a single serious
defect or multiple
significant defects. It
could also indicate a
Structure: recent change in trunk
angle. Branch, root or
trunk-failure is
probable. Defects may
or may not be
correctable.
Utilites:
TPZ Ratio:
Tree Protection Zone
(TPZ):
CRZ Natio:
Critical Root Zone
(CRZ):
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Date Added: 01/27/2022
Map
Last Modified. 01/30/2022
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Risk Assessment
Level 2-Detailed 3600
ground level visual
Assessment Level inspection of a tree and
its surrounding site
w/mallet test.
Assessed Tree Part: Whole Tnce
Likelihood of Failure: Probable
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Likelihood of Impacting
Target: High
Likelihood: Lik-ely
Consequence of Severe
Failure:
Risk Rating: High
Report Prepared: January 30, 2022
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