Management Information Sheet
Do you have trees in your school grounds?
As you know, this week has seen the worst storms in the south of the country for a number of years. In Norfolk, tree damage was not widespread but there have been some localised damaging gusts. As a result you’ve probably checked your school buildings for damage but what about the trees in your grounds? These should also be inspected for any obvious storm damage, particularly in high use areas such as playgrounds and car parks.
If your school has a trained Level 1 inspector please ask them to check your trees, this should be standard practice after high winds. Even if you don’t have a Level 1 inspector or use the Norse Grounds Advisory service you need to check your trees for any obvious storm damage such as broken / hanging branches.
Your school has responsibility to make sure the trees in the grounds are regularly inspected in order to comply with the Norfolk County Council Tree Safety Management Policy. If you don’t use the NORSE Grounds Advisory Service and would like to arrange for someone at your school to inspect your trees there is a Level 1 Tree Inspection course being run at Holt Hall, 12 November 2013.
More information on schools and trees can be found at: www.schools.norfolk.gov.uk/School-management/Site-management/Tree-Policy/index
If you have any questions please contact:
Anne Crotty, Senior Arboricultural and Woodland Officer
Tom Russell Grant, Ext Arboricultural and Woodland Officer
Tina Wakefield, Arboricultural and Woodland Technician
Tel: 01603 222118
Or contact your NORSE Grounds Advisor.