Resource library
Practical resources for public tree management
Guides, checklists and reference material for councils, contractors and arborists working with public tree assets.
Library
Checklists, templates and guides
Forestrees publishes practical resources you can use directly inside council operations. Most are short, opinionated and designed to be adapted.
Council Tree Register Checklist
The operational fields every council tree register should contain — beyond species and location.
Best for: Parks, asset and environment teams reviewing their register quality.
Tree Inspection Field Data Checklist
What to capture during a structured tree inspection so the record reflects field reality.
Best for: Council inspectors, consulting arborists and contracted inspectors.
Tree Risk Record Template
A structured layout for capturing observed defects, risk rating, recommended action and review date.
Best for: Asset and risk teams building defensible tree risk records.
Contractor Evidence Checklist
The minimum proof-of-work councils should expect from vegetation contractors at job closeout.
Best for: Operations managers and contract supervisors.
Urban Forest Data Guide
How canopy strategy connects to inventory, inspection coverage, planting and maintenance data.
Best for: Urban forest officers and strategy leads.
Spreadsheets vs Tree Management Systems
A practical comparison covering data quality, evidence, contractor work and risk records.
Best for: Councils evaluating whether to move beyond spreadsheets.
Tree Work Order Closeout Checklist
Closeout fields that ensure each completed work order updates the tree record properly.
Best for: Operations and works supervisors.
Public Tree Request Workflow
A simple workflow for triaging, inspecting, actioning and closing out resident tree requests.
Best for: Customer service, parks and operations teams.
Get the council tree asset management guide
A practical guide to structuring tree records, inspections, work history and contractor evidence.