1757 Park Terrace West Arborist Letter 3Page 1
2663 Robert St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
jcox@yellowstonelandscape.com
Phone: 423-605-6858
11/10/2022
To Whom It May Concern:
A site visit was made to inspect a live oak Quercus Virginiana with concerns of it being a risk to persons and
property. The tree is located at 1757 Park Terrace West, Atlantic Beach, 32233. Previous efforts have been made to
retain this tree, including cabling and end weight reduction pruning.
Upon visual inspection, a significant split was observed at one of the crotches between two main leads. This split
is a major concern as the limb splitting off has the potential to come down at any moment. Additionally, this is not the
first major lead that will have been removed from this tree due to decay. Finally, other notable cavities and decaying
wood were present at the time of this inspection. Due to the proximity of the tree to the house, the history of the tree,
and it’s current condition, I categorize this tree as high risk, and recommend removing the tree for the safety of the
residence and their home as soon as possible.
This inspection was a ground based visual inspection. The inspection was limited to defects of the roots, trunk,
and branches that could be seen while standing on the ground. There may be defects below ground or in canopy that
were not visible from this perspective. These 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 the associated proposal.
A Level 2 Tree Health Assessment, with a 2-year time frame, was performed based on the ANSI A 300 (Part 9,
2017) Tree Risk Assessment standard and used the methodology defined in the Society of Arboriculture’s Best
Management Practice for Tree Risk Assessment (2017).
Respectfully,
Garner Cox
Business Development Manager – Tree Care
ISA Certified Arborist UT- 4642A
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Garner Cox
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Photo from 2021 – Crew is installing cables to support the weight of the leads.