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Tree register quality self-assessment

Seven yes/no questions, about 5 minutes. Answer honestly and you'll land in one of four bands, with the specific operational fixes that would have the most leverage for your team.

How it works

How operationally current is your tree register?

The questions below cover the operational closeout paths that most predict whether a council tree register stays current. They are based on the patterns described across the Forestrees resource library.

Self-assessment · 0 of 7 answered

  1. Question 01

    Does every tree in the register have a current condition rating (with a date and inspector)?

  2. Question 02

    Does the most recent inspection always update the tree record — not just produce a PDF report?

  3. Question 03

    Does contractor work closeout update the tree record (latest known condition, work performed, evidence) — not just the invoice or job folder?

  4. Question 04

    Are resident tree requests linked to the tree they refer to (not just to a ticket in the CRM)?

  5. Question 05

    Is there a single named owner accountable for register quality?

  6. Question 06

    Do high-risk-rated trees age on a follow-up list with target timeframes, visible to that owner?

  7. Question 07

    Can you tell which trees in the register have been removed in the last twelve months, with date and reason?

Answer every question to see your band and recommended fixes.

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