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Surface Installation Method Statement
308 Ifield Drive, Crawley, RH11 0EW Client: James May Job Ref: 02294R Consultant: Keiron Hart (BSc Hons,
C.Env, F.Arbor.A, MICFor, MEWI)
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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 2
2. No Dig System & System Components .......................................................................... 3
3. Ground Preparation & Installation ................................................................................ 4
4. Surfacing Materials ....................................................................................................... 5
5. Site Supervision Schedule ............................................................................................. 5
Appendix 1 – BS5837 Survey Key ...................................................................................... 6
Appendix 2 – BS5837 Survey Data .................................................................................... 7
Appendix 3 – Tree Works Schedule ................................................................................... 8
Appendix 4 - Tree Constraints Plan ................................................................................... 9
Appendix 5 - Tree Protection Plan................................................................................... 11
Appendix 6 – Site Photographs ....................................................................................... 14
Appendix 7 – Staking & Stapling Guidance ...................................................................... 18
Appendix 8 – Limitations ................................................................................................ 19
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1. Introduction
The InfraWeb Tree Root Protection System is a combination of a 3 dimensional cellular confinement
system, separation and filter geotextiles and a specific grade of granular material. This document
should be read in conjunction with the appropriate section drawing for the specified system, to ensure
the correct installation is achieved.
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Name Role Contact Details
James May Client [email protected]
TBC
Contractor TBC
Keiron Hart Tamla Trees Ltd
Arboricultural Consultant [email protected] 07845249396
TBC Crawley Borough Council
Tree Officer TBC
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2. No Dig System & System Components
2.2.2 The InfraWeb is a no dig Tree Root Protection System components are listed below. Note:
some preparation of the existing area will be required prior to installation.
InfraWeb 3 Dimensional Cellular
Confinement System – 75mm
thickness proposed
Laid on Permatex 300 Separation
Geotextile
Secured with InfraWeb Staking Pins
Mesh joined by InfraWeb Stapler
and Staples
Mesh filled with 4/20mm Clean
angular stone to Bs EN 13242 and
12620
Edge supported with either
shuttered reinforced concrete
(above ground level) or concrete
kerb (above existing ground level)
Wearing course of permeable resin
bonded gravel
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3. Ground Preparation & Installation
Note: The correct specification of the granular infill is vital to the long term performance of the system. Use only 4/20mm clean angular stone to BS EN 13242 and 12620
Step 1
• Remove surface vegetation by hand
• Fill any hollows in the exposed ground with sharp sand or 4/20mm clean angular stone.
• Place Permatex 300 Geotextile over the area to be protected ensuring laps are a minimum of 300mm
Step 2
• Place the collapsed panel on the geotextile and pin through 3 cells across the 2.42m orientation using InfraWeb staking pins. (See diagram in appendix 2)
• Expand the panel to its full length/ cut to required length and pin across the opposite panel end using InfraWeb staking pins.
• Pin along the length of the panel with 2 pins on each side using InfraWeb staking pins.
• Staple any adjacent panels together using the Infraweb stapler and staples. (stapling detail enclosed in appendix 1)
• The InfraWeb panels can be cut to shape if required with a heavy duty Stanley Knife
Step 3
• Fill the pockets of the InfraWeb with a 4/20mm clean angular stone.
• Allow for any settlement of the stone in the cells and top up if necessary.
• Slightly surcharge the Infraweb with 4/20mm clean angular stone if the area is to be trafficked immediately.
• Install edge supports.
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4. Surfacing Materials
4.1.1. In line with comments from Crawley Borough Council a permeable resin bound surface
will be provided.
4.1.2 Resin Bound Gravel
Place Permatex 200 separation fabric over the filled InfraWeb.
Lay Asphalt carpet and resin bound gravel to the required thickness and as per
manufacturers instructions.
4.1.3 The finished installation should be left as per resin bound manufacturers guidance
prior to tracking.
Crawley Borough Council have indicated the surface should be a permeable
resin bound wearing course similar to that shown above
5. Site Supervision Schedule
Pre-commencement Inspections/ Meeting Attend site to inspect type and location of tree protection and any temporary ground protection prior to installation of surface. Tool Box talk to operatives. No further site inspections should be required.
TBC Incomplete
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Appendix 1 – BS5837 Survey Key
BS 5837 Cat Description
A Those of high quality and value: in such a condition as to be able to make a substantial contribution (> 40 years)
B
Those trees of moderate quality and value: those in such a condition as to make a significant contribution (> 20 years)
C
Those trees of low quality and value: currently in an adequate condition to remain until new planting could be established (> 10 years)
U
Those in such a condition that any existing value would be lost within 10 years and which should, in the current context, be removed regardless of development (< 10 years)
Note: Sub categories are denoted in the tree survey data (A1, B1, C2 etc.). You are referred to BS5837 for further detail if required. Tree No. T (tree), G (group), H (hedge), W (woodland) + Ref No.
Species Common Name
Ht (m) Measured height in metres
DBH (m) Diameter at 1.5m above ground level
No of stems An indication of the trees form @1.5m (1 = single stem, m/s = multi-stemmed)
Branch Spread In m to cardinal points
Cr Ht Clearance (m) Overall height of lowest branches from the ground level on side of proposed development
Life Stage Young, Semi-Mature, Early-Mature, Mature, Over-Mature
General Observations Observations on the condition of the tree(s)
Tree Work Specification Proposed tree works in accordance with BS3998
BS Cat See above
Life Exp Estimated remaining contribution in years.
RPA Radius(m) Radius of the trees Root Protection Area measured from the trunk to the edge of the RPA circle in metres
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Appendix 2 – BS5837 Survey Data
Tree No.
Species DBH (m)
No of Stems
Ht (m)
Crown Spread BS Cat
Age Class
Life Expect
Cr Ht
(m) Observation Recs
RPR (m)
N E S W
T1 Oak (Red) 0.94 1 14 7.1 8.3 8.2 9.1 A1 Mature 20 to
40 2
Significant highway verge/ street tree. Historic pruning wounds with some evidence
of decay establishing in places. Dislodged manhole at base of main stem. Girdling
surface roots evident.
No works 11.3
T2 Cypress
(Lawson) 0.25 1 8 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 C1
Early-mature
20 to 40
1
Established garden tree. Main stem divides with V
shaped Union at approximately 5.5m
No works 3
T3 Western
Red Cedar 0.36 1 12 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 C1 Mature
20 to 40
1.2 Established garden tree with significant growth potential.
No works 4.3
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Appendix 3 – Tree Works Schedule
NOTE: All tree works to be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ‘Tree work - Recommendations’.
Tree Surgery
Tree No. Species Proposed Tree Works BS Cat
None
Tree Removal
Tree No. Species Proposed Tree Works BS Cat
None
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Appendix 4 - Tree Constraints Plan
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Appendix 5 - Tree Protection Plan
Tree protection is essential to successfully integrate the proposal into the surrounding trees. It is designed to manage the impact on the underlying soil and rooting environment. It must therefore be installed prior to any further site activity. Even apparently minimal tracking of the soil near trees has the capacity to irretrievably modify the soil environment to the detriment of tree health and stability.
All tree protection must be in place prior to any site activities. It is recommended that this fencing is installed prior to any site works.
To be effective Tree Protection must remain in place for the duration of the development and form part of the site induction process. Fencing type (see images) driven by low level of development proposal.
The warning signs (provided separately to A3 size with this report) should be fixed at 6/10m m intervals to raise awareness of the fencing and its desired function.
T2 & T3 protected by the existing boundary wall.
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At Start
Operatives briefed
For Duration
Fencing remains in place for duration
For Duration
Fencing remains in place for duration
For Duration
Fencing remains in place for duration
For Duration
Fencing remains in place for duration
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Appendix 6 – Site Photographs
Image 1 – T1 (left) within indicative working area highlighted
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Image 2 – T1 Pruning wounds Image 3 – T1 showing girdling surface roots and dislodged manhole cover
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Image 4 – T1 and the existing verge Image 5 – T2 Lawson Cypress
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Image 6 – A standard concrete access has been installed on the opposite
side of the road Image 7 – T3 Western Red Cedar
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Appendix 7 – Staking & Stapling Guidance
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Appendix 8 – Limitations
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