Module 9.) Reporting Flashcards
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
Analysis
The person or organization for whom professional services are rendered, Usually, the owner or manager responsible for the trees.
Client
The summary and results of a risk assessment
Conclusions
Time between inspections
Inspection Interval
Restraints or factors that restrict the precision, applicability, or extent of something
Limitations
One or many alternatives that are promoted to achieve a desired outcome, based on professional judgement.
Recommendations
presenting the client with a summary statement describing in detail the results of the assessment
Reporting
Oral report; results of the risk assessment delivered to the client orally
Verbal report
A written document detailing the work to be completed and authorizing performance of contracted work.
Work order
A document with text, images, and/or references, delivered in print or electronic form, containing the results of the risk assessment.
Written report
T or f- A written report can be a good way to communicate with a tree owner/manager because it clearly states the scope of work, assessment limitations, level of risk, and mitigation options
True
T or F -written reports should include the monetary value of all potential targets, as determined by the assessor.
False
T or F- When giving a verbal report, it is important for the assessor to use arboricultural terms for legal reasons.
False
T or F The final report should include a recommended inspection interval. if applicable.
True
T or F Despite an assessor’s best efforts in collecting and interpreting data, there will always be factors that cannot be observed and information that is unavailable at the time of the assessment.
True
Sending the tree owner/manager a _____ _____ following verbal communication is a good tool for assess to reiterate key issues of concern
Written Report
One benefit of a ______ _____ is that it allows for immediate action and feedback from the tree owner/manager
Verbal report
Some _______ that the tree owners/manager should be made aware of are that tree risk assessments represent the condition of the tree at the time of inspections and the established time frame is not guarantee period of stability.
Limitations
Generally, it is a good idea to re-inspect trees with known structural weaknesses and trees near high-value targets
A.) No less than twice a year
B.) After major storms or other extreme weather events
C.) Every five years
D.) At the same time each year
B.
Trees that display signs of structural weaknesses should be reinspected after severe weather events
Which of the following is not critical to include in a detailed written report?
A.) A statement of the scope of work
B.) Options and/or recommendations
C.) Temperature, wind speed, and wind direction
D.)limitations of the inspection
C.
A written report should document the systematic process used to analyze the specified trees(s). This should include the scope of work, limitations of the assessment, and mitigations options. Though specific site conditions can be useful to include, temperature and wind speed and direction may only be representative of that specific day. General weather patterns for a site might be valuable, however.
A Disadvantage of verbal/oral reports is that they
A.) Can create confusion or misunderstanding
B.) Do not provide record proof of findings
C.) May omit useful or essential information
D.) All of the above
D.
Tree owner’s/manager’s may be confused by the terms used during a verbal report and dispute the information the assessor may or may not have communicated. providing a written report following the verbal report may clarify any points of confusion.
A tree risk assessor may recommend a more frequent inspection interval based on
A.)The tree owner’s/managers high risk threshold
B.) The presence of a vigorous neighboring tree
C.) The tree owner’s/manager’s goals and resources
D.) All of the above
C.
The inspection interval typically ranges between one and five years, but may be more or less often, depending on the age of the tree, level of risk/residual risk, specific conditions, client goals and resources, or regulations. generally, it is a good idea to inspect trees with known structural weaknesses and/or high value targets after major storms or other exceptional events on the tree site.
