• BS 5837:2005

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Trees in relation to construction. Recommendations

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-04-2012

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  26-09-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Terms and definitions
    3 Strategy
    4 Surveys
    5 Tree constraints plan
    6 Arboricultural implications assessment (AIA) and design
       issues
    7 Arboricultural method statements (AMS) and the tree
       protection plan (TPP)
    8 Pre development tree work
    9 The construction exclusion zone: barriers and ground
       protection
    10 Avoiding damage to structures by trees
    11 Demolition and construction in proximity to existing
       trees
    12 Soft surfaces around trees
    13 Design considerations for new planting
    14 Ground works and preparation for new planting
    15 Post development management
    Annex A (informative) Trees and the law
    Annex B (informative) Useful contacts
    Annex C (informative) Damage to trees
    Annex D (informative) Example tree survey pro forma
    Bibliography

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    Gives recommendations and guidance on the principles to be applied to achieve a satisfactory juxtaposition of trees, including shrubs, hedges and hedgerows, with structures.

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    Committee B/213
    Development Note Supersedes BS 5837(1991) and 04/30089945 DC. (09/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN ISO 11091:1999 Construction drawings. Landscape drawing practice
    BS 4428:1989 Code of practice for general landscape operations (excluding hard surfaces)
    BS 8206-2:1992 Lighting for buildings Code of practice for daylighting
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