In this Wednesday episode of Talking Trees, we explore the newly updated guidance from the National Tree Safety Group (NTSG) on applying common sense risk management to trees. Balancing public safety with the immense environmental and social benefits of trees is at the heart of this approach.We discuss:Why the overall risk from trees is very low, but still requires responsible, proportionate managementKey legal frameworks involved, including the Occupiers’ Liability Acts and the Health and Safety at Work ActDifferent levels of tree risk assessment, from informal checks and drive-by assessments to formal inspections based on public access and contextHow the second edition of the guidance encourages retention of trees rather than unnecessary removalsThe promotion of a balanced, reasonable, and practical culture of tree safety among landowners, managers, and arboristsTrees are vital assets, and this updated guidance helps ensure they are protected and managed wisely, without excessive fear or overreaction.Background information:Common sense risk management of trees, Guidance on trees and public safety in the UK for owners, managers and advisers, NATIONAL TREE SAFETY GROUP, © Crown copyright 2024article from the Arboricultural Association - launch of the second edition of Common Sense Risk Management of Trees by the National Tree Safety Group (NTSG).Send us a textSupport the showBuzzsprout free episodes without subscription all episodes with subscription https://talkingtrees.arboristika.cz/ HeroHero all episodes with subscription https://herohero.co/talkingtrees Arboricultural academy https://arboristickaakademie.cz Podcast is created using AI tools.

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