2325 Beachcomber Trail TREE22-0013 08.26.2022 NOIPERMIT #:TREE22-0013
ADDRESS:2325 Beachcomber Trail
APPLICANT: Alejandro and Dana Buchaca
PHONE: 904 477 7699
EMAIL: abuchaca@gmail.com
CATEGORY DBH 8" - 13.9"# OF TREES INCHES OWED DBH 14" - 29.9"# OF TREES INCHES OWED DBH 30"+# OF TREES INCHES OWED TOTAL INCHES
REMOVED PRESERVATION CREDIT TOTAL OWED
OAK Preserving 17.2", 26.7", 28.7" Live Oaks;9.95
Oak 10.7 1 5.35 23" Magnolia = 40" reduction in mitigation and/or
Oak 15.6 1 7.8 1,492.50$
(13.15" before credit)
MARITIME SPECIES 16.6
Magnolia 17.8 1 8.9 (21.8" before credit)
Live Oak 25.8 1 12.9 2,490.00$
PALM
Cabbage 9 5 22.5
Cabbage 9.4 1 4.7 97.6
Cabbage 10.5 1 5.25
Cabbage 11.1 1 5.55 14,640.00$
Cabbage 11.4 1 5.7 (129.2" before credit)
Cabbage 11.6 2 11.6
Cabbage 12 1 6
Cabbage 12.2 1 6.1
Cabbage 12.6 1 6.3
Cabbage 12.7 1 6.35
Cabbage 12.8 1 6.4
Cabbage 14 1 7
Cabbage 15 1 7.5
Cabbage 16.5 1 8.25
Cabbage 20 2 20
OTHER
and/or
328.3 124.15
and/or
18,622.50$
FINAL MITIGATION
CATEGORY INCHES # OF TREES STAFF NOTES PROPOSED- PLANT PROPOSED- PAY CATEGORY INCHES # OF TREES STAFF NOTES FINAL- PLANT FINAL- PAY
OAK 9.95" ($1,492.50)OAK
MARITIME SPECIES 10 6.6" ($990.00)MARITIME SPECIES
Magnolia 5 2
PALM 97.6" ($14,640.00)PALM
OTHER OTHER
TOTALS 10 114.15" ($17,122.50)
PROPOSED MITIGATION
TREES REMOVED
VACANT LOT
MITIGATION RATIOS: (inches removed : inches replaced)
DBH 8" -13.9"= 1: 0.5
DBH 14" - 29.9" = 1: 0.5
DBH 30"+ = 1:1
Status in accordance with the City of Altantic Beach code of ordinances in effect at the time of application submittal.
APPROVDED
DENIED
TPO ADMINISTRATOR DATE
ADDITIONALINFORMATION:
•The current tree fund rate is $150.00 per inch.
•One shade tree shall be planted or preserved within the required front yard of every lot.
PLANTING REQUIRMENTS
•Oaks must be replaced with oaks and have a 4" caliper and 12' tall at time of planting.
•Maritime Species must be replaced with Maritime Species.
•Mininum 2" caliper for non oaks and 10' tall at time of planting.
•Palms may replace plams.Mininum 8ft clear trunk height at time of planting.
•Maritime species receive double credit when replacing non-Maritime species.
8/18/22X
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION
City of Atlantic Beach
Community Development Department
800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233
(P)904-247-5800
PERMIT REQUIRED FOR REMOVAL
OF TREES 8 INCHES DIAMETER AT
BREAST HEIGHT AND GREATER
SITE INFORMATION
ADDRESS 2325 Beachcomber Trail, Atlantic Beach
APPLICANT INFORMATION
NAME Alejandro Buchaca & Dana M. Buchaca
FOR INTERNAL OFFICE USE ONLY
CLASSIFICATION ______ _
PERMIT# ________ _
PERMIT FEES
{81 Single-/ Two-Family Residential
O Multi-Family Residential
O Commercial / Industrial
$125.00
$250.00
$250.00
D Institutional / Other Non-Residential $250.00
{81 OWNER 0 LEGAL AUTHORIZED AGENT
ADDRESS 1809 1st Street North, Unit 502 CITY Jacksonville Beach STATE FL ZIP CODE 32250
PHONE# 904-477-7699 EMAIL abuchaca@gmail.com
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST
PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITS:
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*Additional information may be required, depending upon circumstances unique to individual applications0 EXHIBIT A· TREE PERMITTING PROCESS □ □ □ □
EXHIBIT B (Option 1) • PROOF OF OWNERSHIP: Copy of Warranty Deed that verifies record of owner1, EXHIBIT B (Option 2)-LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION: Please complete if the applicant is not the owner
EXHIBIT C-TREE INVENTORY and SITE PLAN
EXHIBIT D-TREE WORKSHEET
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS CORRECT. I AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 23 (PROTEalON OF TREES AND NATURAL VEGETATION) AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE CODES AND
ORDINANCES OF THE OTY OF ATLANTIC BEACH.
Alejandro Buchaca
SIGNATURE OF OWNER or AGENT PRINT OR TYPE NAME
·.--<--day of_fl1_a ....... f2--=C_._t+ ______ __,. �0,;Q by
Oath Sworn:
02 TREE REMOVAL PERMff APPLICATION 08.05.2021
3/3/2022
DATE
Stateof FL
County of :.Jll if &
VACANT LOT
TREE22-0013
DATE OF DRAWINGGENERAL NOTES :12-22-2021(1) BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON THE N'LYLINE OF SUBJECT PARCEL AS S89°46'55"E, PER PLAT.(2) THIS PROPERTY HAS NOT BEEN ABSTRACTED FOREASEMENTS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS.(3) UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SERVING THIS PROPERTYHAVE NOT BEEN LOCATED OR SHOWN.(4) THIS PROPERTY APPEARS TO LIE WITHIN FLOODZONES "X" AND "SHADED X" AS SCALED FROM F.E.M.A.FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAO PANEL 120075-0407J,DATED 11-02-2018.LEGENDSCALEP.C. POINT OF CURVATUREP.T. POINT OF TANGENCYP.R.C. POINT OF REVERSE CURVEP.C.C. POINT OF COMPOUND CURVEP.R.M. PERMANENT REFERENCE MONUMENTP.C.P. PERMANENT CONTROL POINTB.R.L. BUILDING RESTRICTION LINEC/L CENTERLINECLF CHAIN LINK FENCER/W RIGHT-OF-WAYO.R.B. OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOKO/L ON LINEBREAK LINEF.F.E. FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION1"=20'RRADIUS or D DELTA (CENTRAL ANGLE)A or L ARC LENGTHC or CH CHORDCB CHORD BEARING(R) LINE RADIAL TO CURVEA/C AIR CONDITIONERCONC. CONCRETEFD. FOUNDI.P. IRON PIPE(M) MEASURED(D) DEED(C) CALCULATED(P) PLATFENCEC.P.W. COMMON PARTY WALLLINE TABLELINE #L1L2LENGTH37.02'101.18'DIRECTIONS11°55'36"WS00°45'24"WTRAVERSE LINE TABLELINE # LENGTH DIRECTIONCURVE TABLECURVE #C1LENGTH90.03'RADIUS944.77'DELTA5°27'36"CHORD BEARINGN00°10'20"ECHORD90.00'NOTES:1.) ALL ELEVATIONS SHOWN HEREON REFERENCE NAVD-88.2.) ALL TREES NOT LABELED “LO” ARE NOT LIVE OAKS.3.) ALL LIVE OAKS AND LONG LEAF PINES ARE LABELED AS SUCH.4.) ALL OTHER OAK TREES ARE SCRUB, WATER OR LAUREL.5.) ALL OTHER PINE TREES ARE SLASH OR POND.6.) ALL TREES LABELED "MYRTLE" ARE CRAPE MYRTLE.7.) THE TREES SHOWN HEREON WERE NOT IDENTIFIED BY A CERTIFIED ARBORIST.8.) THIS SITE PLAN DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE A BOUNDARY SURVEY.9.) THIS SITE PLAN DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE A POST-DEVELOPMENT DRAINAGE PLAN.10.) THERE ARE NO POST-DEVELOPMENT GRADES SHOWN HEREON.11.) SPOT ELEVATIONS SHOWN THUS: X (20.0)12.) 35' SETBACK IS PER DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR OCEANWALK AS PROVIDED BY CLIENT.13.) 20' B.R.L. IS PER RS-1 ZONING - CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH14.) LOT AREA = 11,128 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. (LOT AREA CALCULATED EXCLUDING THE AREA EASTERLY OF THE APPROXIMATE TOP OF BANK)15.) IMPERVIOUS AREA UNDER ROOF = 23.36%16.) TOTAL IMPERVIOUS AREA = 37.40%NATHAN P. PERRET, FLA. CERT. NO. 6900CB=N05°37'56"E C=90.00' R=944.77' L=90.03'D=5°27'36"N02°33'29"W 87.32'S89°46'55"E 172.19'S00°02'44"W 70.00'C1L1L2113.92' (I.P. TO I.P.)FLOOD ZONE "X"FLOOD ZONE " SHADED X"CENTERLINE OF 20' DRAINAGE, SEWERSAND UTILITIES EASEMENT (BY PLAT)10.00'10.00'BEACHCOMBER TRAIL(50' R/W)18" CURB & GUTTERAPPROXIMATEEDGE OF WATERAPPROXIMATETOP OF BANKLAKECROWN OFPAVEMENTPAVER DRIVEPAVER DRIVEPAVER WALK0.6'29.4'1.6'12.6'0.8'57.4'EDGE OF PAVEMENT(6.9)(6.8)(6.0)(6.1)(8.0)(5.4)(5.9)(7.6)(7.8)(6.4)(7.4)(7.6)(5.7)(8.2)(7.9)(8.0)(8.4)(7.5)(6.9)(7.6)(7.6)(7.6)(7.56)(7.26)(7.46)(7.24)(7.05)(7.38)(7.38)(6.90)(6.6)(6.4)(6.4)(5.8)(5.8)(5.8)(5.9)(7.70)(7.59)(7.76)(7.71)(7.74)(7.70)(7.67)(6.6)(8.43)(8.27)(7.42)(7.23)29" MAGNOLIA10.9" PALM19.5" PALM15" PALM16.5" PALM20" PALM10.2" PALM26.8" MAGNOLIA23" PALM18.4"PALM19.9"OAK10.5" PALM11.4" PALM20" PALM10.8" PALM32.1"OAK11.4" PALM12.6" PALM10.2" PALM10.5" PALM11.6" PALM11.6" PALM9.4" PALM11.6" PALM19" LIVE OAK11.1" PALM10.7" OAK12.3" PALM15.6" OAK25.8" LIVE OAK12.7" PALM17.8" MAGNOLIA12.1" MAGNOLIA12.8" PALM9.3" PALM12.9" PALM12" PALM15" OAK11" PALM26.7" LIVE OAK28.7" LIVE OAK8.8"PALM11.4"PALM9.7"PALM12.9"PALM4'±10'±9'±6'±N84°09'00"W 165.61'7.5' B.R.L.7.5' B.R.L.DRIVEPROPOSEDRESIDENCEFLOOD ZONE "X"FLOOD ZONE " SHADED X"114.40' (I.P. TO I.P.)17.2" LIVE OAK13.9"OAK10"PALM20' B.R.L.(SEE NOTE #13)24.0'22.5'11.3'2.0'12.5'13.2'24.0'1.5'3.0'2.5'8.2'2.5'3.0'41.1'14.2'6.0'18.2'6.0'13.8'5.8'17.2'15.5'ENTRYPATIOPATIO4.8'3.0'12.0'22.0'28.7'15.3'12.3'16.7'35' SETBACK(SEE NOTE #12)20.0'20.6'21.3'8.7'12.9'35.3'35.3'A/C77.5'77.5'FFE 9.5SITE DRAINAGE PLANSHEET NO.REVISIONS2325 BEACHCOMBER TRAILFORPINNACLE HOMES2670 ROSSELLE STREET, SUITE 8JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32204C.A. NO. 29643PHONE: (904) 551-4945ALPHASOUTHEASTC-1
DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT QTY PAID
PermitTRAK $17,122.50
TREE22-0013 Address: 2325 BEACHCOMBER TRL APN: 169463 0150 $17,122.50
TREE MITIGATION $17,122.50
TREE MITIGATION 11200003660000 0 $17,122.50
TOTAL FEES PAID BY RECEIPT: R20511 $17,122.50
Printed: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 2:56 PM
Date Paid: Monday, August 15, 2022
Paid By: BUCHACA ALEJANDRO
Pay Method: CREDIT CARD 1
1 of 1
Cashier: NP
Cash Register Receipt
City of Atlantic Beach
Receipt Number
R20511
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Scope of Work:
Conduct a Level 2 risk assessment of all Palm and Hardwood trees which are not in areas of the site where
structures will be constructed.
Title: Alex Buchaca 2325 Beachcomber Trail Atlantic Beach, Fl. 32233
Date of Assessment: February 10, 2022
Name of Assessor: Manny Nassar ISA Certified Arborist & Tree Risk
Assessment Qualified FL-6791A
Methods:
Conducted a level 2 tree risk assessment which includes level 1 visual inspection and level 2 sounding of
trees to detect soft wood or decay. The purpose of this assessment is to determine which trees should be
removed for health or safety reasons. All canopy, trunk and root structures were inspected for visible signs
of distress. Long -term health of trees post construction is a major concern, recommendations are based on
stress which will be placed on mature trees root systems.
Trees 1 — 4 Description:
Location: Waters Edge
Species: Sabal Palmetto
Trunk: DBH (5.8 inches)
Site Observations:
There are four sabals located at waters edge, with half or partial
root ball in water. Lean of palms and grade is sloped towards
canal. This area is in the far edge of back yard see (Figure 1).
There do not appear to be any abiotic or biotic disorders as these
palms are still young. Ground is soft in this area, most likely due
to higher water table.
Visible defects: None present, however biotic disorders may
develop as palms mature and roots expand into canal area.
Results:
Lack of root space and high water table may cause decline.
Location of palms makes it impossible to fertilize as needed or
even complete pruning tasks due to proximity of canal.
Recommendations:
Remove the four Sabal palms “cabbage palms” located along the bank on waters edge.
Figure 1. Cabbage Palm marked with white and
blue spotted ribbon.
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Tree 6 Description:
Location: Backyard at patio edge
Species: Magnolia grandiflora
Trunk: DBH (12.1 inches)
Site Observations:
Grade defect likely causing an imbalance in proper drainage of
water. The entire area where tree is located appears to be slow
draining. Mid and lower canopy are heavily shaded.
Visible Defects:
There is a large wound in main trunk just below canopy where a
large limb failed approximately twenty feet from ground level.
Visible decay and rot in main trunk approximately seven feet from
ground level.
Results:
Visible decay and heavy shade is affecting the vigor of this tree.
There is a high probability of failure and it presents a danger to
surrounding trees and neighboring home. Location of tree at the
edge of where patio construction will take place will further
compromise health.
Recommendations: Removal is recommended.
Figure 2 - Sabal Palm marked with
white and blue spotted ribbon.
Figure 3. Magnolia marked with white
and blue spotted ribbon.
Tree 5 Description:
Location: Backyard behind patio
Species: Sabal Palmetto
Trunk: DBH (10.2 inches)
Site Observations:
Ground is soft, likely from high water table, heavy shade from
neighboring Magnolia
Visible Defects:
Trunk has caused a severe bend approximately twelve feet from
canopy crown.
Results:
It appears as though canopy crown integrity has been
compromised by this abnormal growth, which may eventually affect
the apical meristem (main bud).
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended, even with the removal of surrounding Magnolia, bend in trunk near canopy crown
will most likely cause failure in the future.
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Tree 8 Description:
Location: Side yard north facing
Species: Quercus virginiana
Trunk: DBH (19 inches)
Site Observations:
Heavy shade cover, forest debris over root ball, poor
draining soil due to grade
Visible Defects:
Poor vigor throughout entire canopy and has a forty five
degree lean towards neighboring home. Visible decay in
canopy branch structure.
Results:
Lack of sufficient photosynthesis and root zone being
compromised from leaf litter build up and poor draining
soils has caused decline of this tree. Canopy shade has
forced the loss of a major portion of its canopy. This tree
presents a present danger to neighboring home and any
future construction using heavy equipment to clear the site will most certainly place further stress on an
already compromised root system.
Recommendations: Removal is recommended.
Figure 4 - Magnolia grandiflora marked with
white and blue spotted ribbon
Figure 5. Live Oak marked with white and blue
spotted ribbon.
Tree 7 Description:
Location: Backyard Northeast edge of new construction
Species: Magnolia grandiflora
Trunk: DBH (26.8 inches)
Site Observations:
Heavy leaf cover over mid and lower canopy. Leaf litter and forest
debris, along with high water table causing oxygen depletion of
roots.
Visible Defects:
Severe trunk rot and decay, Main trunk has a sixty degree lean
with heavy load factor towards lean.
Results:
This tree is a huge safety concern, it may be one that is removed
regardless, due to proximity of where home construction will
take place.
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended.
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Tree 11 Description:
Location: Front area near north property line
Species: Quercus virginiana
Trunk: DBH (15 inches)
Site Observations:
Heavy shade cover, forest debris over root ball, heavy root
competition with surrounding trees
Visible Defects:
Visible decay and rot at base of trunk near ground level and
120 degree lean towards proposed new home construction.
Results:
Poor vigor, decay and rot along with lean are a major safety
concern, this tree has a high probability of failure once all new
construction has been completed.
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended.
Figure 6 - Live Oaks marked by white
and blue spotted ribbons
Figure 7. Live Oak - Decay at base of trunk
marked with white and blue spotted ribbon.
Tree 9 & 10 Description:
Location: Front area proposed entry to home
Species: Quercus virginiana
Trunk: DBH (17.2 & 13.9 inches)
Site Observations:
Thick leaf cover, limited sunlight. Crowded location, multiple sabal
palms within several feet of each other causing competition for water
and nutrient uptake from soil.
Visible Defects:
Both oaks have structural issues from reduced photosynthesis, poor
canopy vigor.
Results:
Both trees are likely to fail presenting a danger to surrounding
healthier vegetation. There is a high probability they will not survive
new construction and the use of heavy equipment in the root zone
area.
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended for both oaks.
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Tree 13 Description:
Location: Front area northwest corner
Species: Sabal palmetto
Trunk: DBH (12 inches)
Site Observations:
Heavy shade cover from surrounding canopy, root soil depth
is concerning
Visible Defects:
120 degree lean and load weight towards proposed new home
construction, and canopy vigor is poor.
Results:
Poor vigor, and lean are a major safety concern for this palm
and the direction of lean.
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended.
Figure 8 - Dead sabal palm, marked
with white and blue spotted ribbon.
Figure 9. Sabal palm - marked with white and
blue spotted ribbon.
Tree 12 Description:
Location: Front area northwest corner
Species: Sabal palmetto
Trunk: DBH (11 inches)
Site Observations:
Thick leaf cover, limited sunlight and root competition for soil
nutrients and water. Crowded location with large live oaks nearby.
Visible Defects:
Palm is dead.
Results:
Heavy shade and root competition most likely caused death of this
palm.
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended.
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Tree 14 Description:
Location: Front area
Species: Sabal palmetto volunteers
Site Observations:
Heavy shade cover from surrounding canopy, crowding.
Visible Defects:
Volunteer palms growing in clump form
Results:
Direct competition for soil nutrients and water with mature
palms located next to them. This along with lack of sunlight will
cause these two volunteer palms to fail.
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended.
Figure 10 - Volunteer sabal palm, marked
with white and blue spotted ribbon.
Figure 11. Sabal palm volunteers - marked
with white and blue spotted ribbon.
Tree 13 Description:
Location: Front area (West)
Species: Sabal palmetto volunteer (pup)
Trunk: DBH (4 inches)
Site Observations:
Developed next to 9.7” DBH sabal palm.
Visible Defects:
Immature growth status, causing competition for 9.7” DBH sabal
next to it.
Results:
Should be removed, reduce root space crowding
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended.
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Tree 16 Description:
Location: Front area Southwest corner
Species: Quercus virginiana
Trunk: DBH (19.9 inches)
Site Observations:
Heavy shade cover from surrounding canopy, compacted soil and root
competition.
Visible Defects:
Bleeding from main trunk approximately one foot from grade, and seven feet
from grade indicates internal wood decay, Hypoxylon canker in main trunk
at first main lateral branch union on the
east facing side of tree.
Results:
Multiple issues with this tree indicates poor
health and a high risk of failure. This tree
presents a danger to surrounding
vegetation and property.
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended.
Figure 11 - Volunteer live oak, marked with
white and blue spotted ribbon.
Figure 12. Quercus virginiana—
Hypoxylon canker marked with
white and blue spotted ribbon.
Tree 15 Description:
Location: Front area (West)
Species: Quercus virginiana volunteer
Trunk: DBH (3 inches)
Site Observations:
Poor sunlight, root competition.
Visible Defects:
Poor overall structure, poor canopy vigor, missing half of canopy
due to lack of sunlight and photosynthesis activity.
Results:
Poor quality volunteer with structural issues at a young age will
result in failure as it matures.
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended.
Figure 13. Quercus virginiana—
trunk bleeding at root crown.
Figure 14. Quercus virginiana—
trunk bleeding at trunk.
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Figure 15 - Sabal Palm growing into
Magnolia, marked with white and blue spotted
ribbon.
Tree 17 Description:
Location: Back area (Northwest) corner
Species: Sabal Palmetto
Trunk: DBH (10.9 inches)
Site Observations:
Apical meristem (main bud) is growing into 29” DBH Magnolia
canopy.
Visible Defects:
Loss of vigor, canopy crown and new bud growth are deforming
due to lack of sunlight and photosynthesis activity.
Results:
Structural issues becoming an issue, crowding of mature trees
will cause this palm to eventually fail.
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended.
Tree 18 Description:
Location: Front area Southeast Approximately 10’ from Beachcomber
Species: Sabal Palmetto
Trunk: DBH (11.4 inches)
Site Observations:
Heavy shade cover from surrounding canopy, compacted soil and root
competition, topography is somewhat flat.
Visible Defects:
Cavity at the base of trunk (see Figure 16), crown shaft has a bend and bark
peeling on most of the trunk surface.
Results:
Size of cavity at the base of trunk poses a high risk of failure, and presents a
danger to surrounding vegetation and property.
High wind events pose significant risk to this
palm.
Recommendations:
Removal is recommended
Figure 16 - Cavity trunk base of
Sabal Palm
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Certificate of Performance
I, Manny Nassar, CERTIFY to the best of my knowledge and belief:
1. That the statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.
2. That the report analysis, opinions, and conclusions are personal, unbiased professional analysis,
opinions, and conclusions derived from current scientific procedures and facts.
3. That I have no present or prospective interest in the vegetation that is the subject of this report.
4. That my compensation is not contingent upon a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the
cause of the client, the amount of the value estimate, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence
of a subsequent event.
5. That my analysis, opinions, and conclusions were developed with commonly accepted arboricultural
practices.
6. That my report is based on the information known to me at this time. If more information is disclosed, I
may have further opinions.
I further certify that I am a Certified Arborist and am Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, and a member in good
standing with the International Society of Arboriculture. I have been involved in the arboriculture field since
1985.
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Assumptions and Limiting Conditions
1. Any legal description provided to the consultant is assumed to be correct. Any titles and ownerships to
any property are assumed to be good and marketable. No responsibility is assumed for matters legal in
character. Any and all property are evaluated as though free and clear, under responsible ownership and
competent management.
2. Care has been taken to obtain all information from reliable sources. All data have been verified insofar as
possible; however, the consultant can neither guarantee nor be responsible for the accuracy of information
provided by others.
3. The consultant shall not be required to give testimony or attend court by reason of this report unless
subsequent contractual arrangements are made, including payment of an additional fee for such services.
4. Loss or alteration of any part of this report invalidates the entire report.
5. Possession of this report or a copy thereof does not imply right of publication or use for any purpose by
any other person to whom it is addressed, without the prior expressed written consent of the consultant.
6. Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report, nor copy thereof , shall be conveyed by anyone,
including the client, to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales or other media, without
the prior expressed written consent of the consultant.
7. This report and views expressed herein represent the opinion of the consultant, and the consultant's fee
is in no way contingent upon the reporting of a stipulated result, the occurrence of a subsequent event, nor
upon any finding to be reported.
8. Sketches, diagrams, graphs, and photographs in this report, being intended as visual aids, are not
necessarily to scale and should not be construed as engineering or architectural reports or surveys.
9. Minor data adjustments by the software do not materially affect accuracy of conclusions in this report.
10. Unless expressed otherwise: (1) information contained in this report covers only those items that were
examined and reflects the condition of those items at the time of inspection; and (2) the inspection is limited
to visual examination of accessible items without dissection, excavation, mechanical probing, or coring.
There is no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, that problems or deficiencies of the tree or property
in question may not arise in the future.
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Arborist Disclosure Statement
Client understands that arborists are tree specialists who use their education, knowledge, training, and
experience to examine trees, recommend measures to enhance the beauty and health of trees, and attempt
to reduce the risk of living near trees. Client further understands that Client is responsible for choosing to
accept or disregard the recommendations of the arborist or to seek additional advice.
Client also understands that arborists cannot detect every condition affecting tree health or that could
possibly lead to the structural failure of a tree. Trees are living organisms that grow, respond to their
environment, mature, decline, and fail in ways we do not fully understand. Conditions impacting health and
safety are often hidden within trees and belowground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy
or safe under all circumstances, or for a specified period of time. Likewise, remedial treatments, as any
medicine, cannot be guaranteed.
With reference to safety, Client understands that trees can be managed, but they cannot be controlled. To
live near trees is to accept some degree of risk. The only way to eliminate all risk associated with trees is to
eliminate all trees.
Client understands that Consultant provides services utilizing applicable standard industry practices and
based on the facts and conditions known at the point in time the services are performed. Facts and
conditions related to the subject of the services may change over time. Consultant cannot predict or
determine developments concerning the subject of the services and will not be liable for any developments,
changes, or conditions that occur, including, but not limited to, decay or damage by the elements, persons
or implements, insect infestation, deterioration, conditions not discoverable using the means and methods
utilized to perform the services, or act of God or nature or otherwise.
Client understands that Consultant may have reviewed publicly available or other third-party records or
conducted interviews and has assumed the genuineness of such documents and statements. Consultant
disclaims any liability for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies resulting from or contained in any information
obtained from any third-party source.
Except as expressly agreed to by Consultant, Client acknowledges and agrees that the services are provided
as-is, the Client assumes all risks and liability arising from or relating to its use of and reliance upon the
services, and Consultant makes no representation or warranty with respect thereto. EXCEPT AS EXPRESS
AGREED TO BY CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SERVICES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY IN REGARD TO QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, NONINFRINGEMENT,
COMMERCIAL UTILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS OF THE SERVICES FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
Client understands that treatment, pruning, and removal of trees may involve considerations beyond the
scope of the arborist’s services such as property boundaries, property ownership, disputes between
neighbors, and other issues. Arborists must rely on the completeness and accuracy of information that is
disclosed.
Client hereby releases Consultant from liability and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Consultant
harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages or expenses arising, in whole or in part, from the
foregoing, including, without limitation, claims of negligence, trespass, and conversion.
Respectfully submitted on Date, by,
Manny Nassar
Davey Institute, The Davey Tree Expert Company