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Arborist Action Professional Tree Service
Mark A. Hayse
Phone: 941-899-3805
Email: atilicky@gmail.com
October 8th, 2025
Mrs. Jill Hofer
1135 Linkside Ct. W.
Atlantic Beach, FL
Dear Mrs. Jill Hofer,
Please find below my Tree Risk Assessment report for your shumard oak tree.
REPORT
SUMMARY
I assessed the risk of one tree on your property using a Level 1 and Level 2 assessment. I found
evidence that the tree’s roots are destroying the driveway and growing to close to the home. The
tree is encroaching on the water spigot and utilities. There is risk of damage to multiple targets if
this tree fails. This resulted in a risk rating of HIGH. With removal the risk rating will be
eliminated. I am recommending removal due to the risk of damage in normal weather.
ASSIGNMENT
My assignment was to provide a tree risk assessment for one shumard oak tree (Quercus
shumardii). The tree is located on property described as: 1135 Linkside Ct. W. Atlantic
Beach, FL. I conducted my inspection on the afternoon of October 8th, 2025.
This report contains proprietary information and is
for the exclusive use of Mrs. Jill Hofer. This report
can be shared with the city of Atlantic Beach to
comply with tree protection regulations.
METHODOLOGY
I performed a Level 1 and Level 2 Tree Risk
Assessment based on the ANSI A-300 (Part 9, 2017)
Tree Risk Assessment standard and used the
methodology defined in the International Society of
Arboriculture’s Best Management Practice for Tree
Risk Assessment (2017).
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OBSERVATIONS
The Tree. The tree is 18-inch DBH (Quercus Sumatra). This is a prominent tree in
the area, meaning that it is fully exposed to the wind.
Tree Health. The tree is currently in fair health based on a scale of poor, fair, good,
and excellent.
Defects and conditions of concern. A visual examination of the tree revealed the
roots are damaging the driveway and are encroaching on the water spigot and
utilities. The tree is growing too close to the home. There is no way to mitigate all
risk, the residual risk would be too high, therefore, removal is recommended.
ANALYSIS
The Primary Concern
The primary concern for this tree is the risk if left as is. Given the risk of damage this
tree is categorized as HIGH RISK.
Risk Tolerance
Risk tolerance is the amount of risk you are willing to accept. Different people have
varying amounts of risk they will tolerate. You will have to decide your own risk
tolerance and decide on a course of action for this tree. Be aware that all trees begin
at a low risk rating.
ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS
My inspection was a ground based visual inspection. The inspection was limited to
defects that can be seen while standing on the ground. There may be defects below
ground or in the canopy that were not visible from this perspective. These hidden
defects may result in the failure of branches, trunks, or roots. No other trees on this
property were inspected other than those specifically addressed in this report.
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If you have any questions regarding the report, please do not hesitate to call me. I
will be happy to discuss it with you.
Respectfully,
Mark Hayse, Arborist
Certified Arborist, FL-9724A