While most criteria found in AS 2303 mirror those found in NATSPEC, even if they have been relaxed a little at times, the one area where there has been significant change is in the application of the criterion for tree stock balance. It is widely recognised that the root system should Read more…
Assessing trees using ‘AS 2303:2018 – Tree stock for landscape use’ The new Australian standard AS 2303:2018 (Tree stock for landscape use) is now out and can be applied to tree stock for your projects. Include it in your documentation and requests for tree supply then assess the trees supplied Read more…
AS 2303:2018 Tree stock for landscape use – A quick review The new Australian Standard for trees was first released in 2015 then revised, upgraded and re-released late last year as AS 2303:2018. It has evolved from the NATSPEC Specification for trees (as found in Specifying Trees; Clark R, 2003; Read more…
AS 2303:2018 Tree stock for landscape use – Who grows conforming trees? The Australian standard for trees (AS 2303:2018) should be applied to tree stock for your projects. All our major tree growers are capable of growing conforming trees. But there is no externally audited accreditation scheme available in Australia Read more…