12/10/2026
🌳 SMART DESIGN. BETTER TREE PROTECTION.
A 29.4% reduction in root zone encroachment through careful planning and design.
At ArborSolve Tree Services, we work alongside builders, engineers and developers to find practical solutions that minimise construction impacts on existing trees.
This recent commercial development project involved reviewing proposed electrical infrastructure works and assessing their potential impact on a retained tree.
📐 The revised design achieved:
✅ A 5.69 m² reduction (29.4%) in proposed root zone encroachment.
✅ A revised encroachment of 13.66 m², representing 17.1% of the Notional Root Zone (NRZ).
✅ A MODERATE encroachment classification under AS 4970:2025, provided all works remain outside the Structural Root Zone (SRZ).
✅ Recommendations for trenchless installation methods to further minimise root disturbance during construction.
While the revised design represents a significant improvement, appropriate tree protection measures and arboricultural oversight remain essential.
🌿 Good arboricultural consulting isn’t just about identifying problems. It’s about finding practical solutions.
Early involvement from a qualified consulting arborist can help reduce tree impacts, avoid unnecessary redesigns and support better development outcomes.
ArborSolve Tree Services
AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborist
Melbourne, Victoria
🌐 www.arborsolve.net.au