Common Questions
On this page you will find our most frequently asked questions. if you can't find the relevant information you are looking for, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Do your reports meet the requirements of our council?
Yes. All our reports are completed in accordance with the Australian Standards AS4970:2009 Protection of Trees on Development Sites and meet the guideline requirements of Council Arboriculture Victoria (CAV)
What is a Consulting Arborist
In Australia a Consulting Arborist is essentially an arborist that has undertaken and completed the minimum qualification of Diploma of Arboriculture sometimes known as AQF5 in accordance with the Australian Framework Qualification. This qualification and training provides the arborist with the ability to assess trees and provide objective information and advice on industry best management. A consulting arborist will generally provide the following services, Tree assessments, arborist reports, tree management plans along with acting as project arborist on construction sites.
Are you insured?
Yes. Howell Arboriculture Consultants are fully insured professional arborists with insurance both publicly and professionally. We are insured for 20million Public Liability and 5million Professional Indemnity
What is the process of obtaining a arborist report?
Firstly you will provide us with a summary of your enquiry where we will then provide you with a fee proposal/quote that outlines the costs associated with our services. Once the quote has been signed or approved in writing we will visit the site at an arranged time that suits where we will then assess all the trees in question. Following the site assessment, we will conduct a further desktop assessment where the data collected is assessed, this will form the report. Once the report is complete, we will issue an invoice which is required to be paid in full prior to the releasing of documents.