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1354 Michilinda Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006
Prepared for:
Sushil Anand
1354 Michilinda Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006
January 16, 2023
Revised August 4, 2023
Prepared by:
Javier Cabral Consulting Arborist
International Society of Arborists # WE- 8116A
1390 El Sereno Ave
Pasadena, California 91103
(626)818-8704
jctcabral@sbcglobal.net
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Arborist Certificate
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Table of contents
Arborists Certificate ----------------------------------------------------- pg. 2
Summary & Background and Assignment Summary --------------- pg. 3
Site Conditions & Google Earth Image ------------------------------- pg. 4
List Inventory ------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 6 thru 8
Existing Site Plan With Trees-------------------------------------------- pg. 9 & 10
Tree Pictures --------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 11 thru 35
Tree Protection Plan ------------------------------------------------------ pg. 36 thru 46
Removal Applications Trees # 2 & 6 ----------------------------------- pg. 47 & 51
Tree # 7 Encroachment Application ------------------------------------ pg. 52
Arborist Signature Page -------------------------------------------------- pg. 53
Certificate Of Performance ----------------------------------------------- pg. 54
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Summary
Mr. Anand,
You have retained my consulting arborist services to provide a tree inventory and tree protection plan
for the property described as 1354 Michilinda Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006. You are in the planning and permitting
stages of an addition to the existing home.
Background and assignment
Mr. Anand has requested that I provide the following arboricultural services.
1) Identify all trees on the property and label them on the architectural drawings as provided to the
arborist by Mr. Sushil Anand.
2) Evaluate the current health of the trees and make recommendations based on their health
3) Provide a protection plan for all protected trees.
The following report is based on my site visit on November 10, 2022 and my analysis of the trees, site
plan, and the surrounding landscape. For the purpose of this report I will address these trees as on-site
Trees # 1 thru 29.
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Site conditions
A one-story single-family home currently exists on this property located at 1354 Michilinda Ave. Arcadia CA
91006.
There is a total of (29) trees on site, of which (11) are protected Oak trees. (2) Protected Oak trees are proposed to
be removed due to their location on the footprint of the proposed addition and new driveway. (9) Oak trees shall
remain and combined provide a very significant canopy throughout the property.
Google Earth Image
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A) - Healthy, vigorous tree, reasonably free of disease, with good structure and form typical of the species.
B) - A tree with slight decline in vigor, small amount of twig dieback, minor structural defects that could be
corrected.
C) - A tree with moderate vigor, moderate twig and small branch dieback, thinning crown, poor leaf color,
moderate structural defects that might be mitigated.
D) – A tree in decline, epicormics growth, extensive dieback of medium to large branches, significant structural
defects that cannot be abated.
F) – A tree in severe decline, dieback of scaffold branches and or trunk, mostly epicormics growth, extensive
structural defects that cannot be abated.
List Inventory Pg. 1
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List Inventory Pg. 2
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List Inventory Pg. 3
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Existing Site Plan With Trees (full scale)
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Existing Site Plan With Trees (Cropped)
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Tree # 1 (facing northeast)
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# 1
Tree # 2 (facing south) REMOVE AND REPLACE PER CITY STANDARDS
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# 2
Tree # 3 (facing south)
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# 3
Trees # 4 & 5 (facing east)
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# 4
Tree # 6 (facing north) REMOVE AND REPLACE PER CITY STANDARDS
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Tree # 6 (facing south)
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Small palnter
Tree # 6 (facing east)
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# 6
Flat trunk and poor root
flare indicate severe
root loss in past years.
Flat trunk and poor root
flare indicate severe
root loss in past years.
Tree # 6 (facing southwest)
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# 6
Heavy algae growing on
trunk indicates bark rot
Tree # 6 (facing east)
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# 6
Tree # 6 (facing northeast)
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# 6
Trees # 7 & 8 (facing east)
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# 7 # 8
Tree # 9 & 12 (facing northeast)
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# 9
# 12
Trees # 10 thru 13 (facing east)
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# 10
Tree # 14 (facing east)
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Tree # 15 (facing east)
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Tree # 16 (facing south)
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Tree # 17 (facing southeast)
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Trees # 18 & 19 (facing southeast)
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Tree # 20 (facing north)
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Trees # 21 & 22 (facing northeast)
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Tree # 23 (facing south)
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Tree # 24 OFF-SITE (facing northeast)
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Trees # 25 & 26 OFF-SITE (facing east)
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Trees # 27 & 28 OFF-SITE (facing east)
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Tree # 29 OFF-SITE (facing east)
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General Tree Protection Guidelines
1) Avoid damaging the roots, stem, and branches with mechanical and manual equipment. No roots shall be
severed within the Tree Protection Zone “TPZ” which is the same as the area within the Tree Protection
Fencing “TPF.” Roots greater than two inches in diameter outside of the TPZ shall be cleanly severed with a
sharp tool such as a hand saw or manual pruners.
2) Avoid soil compaction by prohibiting the use of heavy equipment such as backhoes and bobcats under the
tree drip line. If access within the TPZ is required during the construction process, the route shall be covered
in a 6-inch layer of mulch in the TPZ and the area shall be aerated and fertilized at the conclusion of
construction.
3) Do not store or park tools, equipment, vehicles, or chemicals under the tree drip line. No equipment or
debris of any kind shall be placed within the TPZ. No fuel, paint, solvent oil, thinner, asphalt, cement, grout,
or any other construction chemical shall be stored or allowed in any manner to enter within the TPZ.
4) Avoid washing of equipment and tools such as wheel barrels, shovels, and mechanical motors under the tree
drip line.
5) Prevent flooding and pooling of service water under the drip line. Grade changes that will flood the TPZ are
prohibited unless a drainage plan is implemented. No grade changes within the TPZ shall be allowed.
6) Avoid cutting tree roots whenever possible. This can sometimes be accomplished by bridging roots,
tunneling, or radial trenching. If roots must be cut use a sharp tool that will make a clean flush cut and not tear
the roots. If possible, all digging under the tree drip line should be done manually to avoid tearing out of
roots. Roots outside of the TPZ may be cleanly severed vertically with a sharp garden tool.
7) Do not raise or lower the grade within the tree protection zone of any protected trees unless approved by the
project arborist. Roots greater than 1 inch in diameter that are exposed or damaged shall be cut with a sharp
tool such as a hand saw, pruners, or loppers and covered with soil in conformance to industry standards. If
any work is required within the TPZ the Arborist shall be consulted previous to beginning. The Arborist shall
be contacted as soon as possible to arrange for a timely inspection and prevent delays.
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8) Place a protective barrier or temporary fencing as directed by the consulting arborist in the diagram below.
The protection fencing shall be in place before demolition begins and shall only be removed or reduced
when all heavy equipment such as back-hoes, bobcats, loaders, and other heavy equipment with tires
and tracks will not be required. Fencing can be adjusted, or sections reduced or removed as the project
advances into the landscaping phases of the project. The consulting arborist shall be contacted if there are
doubts about the placement or removal of fencing.
9) Landscape preparation & excavation within the TPZ shall be limited to the use of hand tools and small
hand-held power tools and shall not be of a depth that could cause root damage. No attachments or wires
other than those of a protective or non-damaging method shall be attached to a protected tree.
10) Construction personnel should be briefed on the importance of the guidelines before construction begins
and reminded of it during tailgate meetings and as necessary. A printed copy should be posted where
employees can be reminded of it.
11) All protected trees shall be watered before, during, and after construction as needed to prevent drought
stress and tree death until sprinklers have been installed and are functional.
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Site Plan With Protection Fencing (cropped)
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Site Plan With Demo & Excavation Notes (cropped)
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Site Plan With Driveway Demolition Notes (cropped)
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Tree # 1 Coast live oak (Protection Details)
a) Structural excavation and over-excavation: No structural foundations for the home are proposed
under the drip line of This tree. The impact is expected to be zero.
b) New driveway: The proposed new driveway near the critical root zone of this Oak tree is on the exact
footprint of the existing driveway and impact is expected to be minimal for this tree.
c) New wall & landscaping: The foundation for the new cmu wall shall be manually excavated with
manual tools only. No plants shall be plated within 8 ft. of the tree trunk on all sides of the tree and
plants shall be relocated if a root greater than 3 inches in diameter is encountered within 10 ft. of the
tree trunk. .
d) New Sprinklers: No broadcast trenching for sprinkler lines shall be done within 15 ft. of the trunk of
this tree and the trunk shall not be wet by the sprinklers.
e) Canopy pruning: No pruning will be required to complete the proposed construction project.
f) Root pruning: Roots encountered for the new cmu wall east of the trunk shall be manually exposed
and severed with manual tools that make a sharp and clean vertical cut.
g) Protection Fencing: shall consist of 6 ft. high chain-link free-standing panels or attached to posts
hammered into the soil and shall be in place before any works begins including demolition. All
protection fencing may be removed or reduced when all heavy equipment and major construction is
completed, and landscaping is ready to be installed.
h) Maintenance: During the hot summer months this tree shall be watered as needed with the existing
sprinkler system.
a) Encroachment impacts: This project is expected to have minimal to moderate impact on the short or
long-term health of this tree and it expected to survive in its current health if the protection
recommendations are followed and adhered to. Minimal impact means that roots no roots greater
than two inches are expected to be impacted and no interruption to water uptake or nutrient
production, transportation, or storage is expected. Tree stability, root anchorage, the trunk, branches,
and leaves are not expected to be impacted.
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Tree # 3 Coast live oak (Protection Details)
a) Structural excavation and over-excavation: No structural foundations for the home are proposed
under the drip line of This tree. The impact is expected to be zero.
b) New driveway: The proposed new driveway near the critical root zone of this Oak tree is on the exact
footprint of the existing driveway and impact is expected to be minimal for this tree.
c) New wall & landscaping: The foundation for the new cmu wall shall be manually excavated with
manual tools only. No plants shall be plated within 5 ft. of the tree trunk on all sides of the tree and
plants shall be relocated if a root greater than 3 inches in diameter is encountered within 8 ft. of the
tree trunk. .
d) New Sprinklers: No broadcast trenching for sprinkler lines shall be done within 8 ft. of the trunk of this
tree and the trunk shall not be wet by the sprinklers.
e) Canopy pruning: No pruning will be required to complete the proposed construction project.
f) Root pruning: Roots encountered for the new cmu wall east of the trunk shall be manually exposed
and severed with manual tools that make a sharp and clean vertical cut.
g) Protection Fencing: shall consist of 6 ft. high chain-link free-standing panels or attached to posts
hammered into the soil and shall be in place before any works begins including demolition. All
protection fencing may be removed or reduced when all heavy equipment and major construction is
completed, and landscaping is ready to be installed.
h) Maintenance: During the hot summer months this tree shall be watered as needed with the existing
sprinkler system.
i) Encroachment impacts: This project is expected to have minimal to moderate impact on the short or
long-term health of this tree and it expected to survive in its current health if the protection
recommendations are followed and adhered to. Minimal impact means that roots no roots greater
than two inches are expected to be impacted and no interruption to water uptake or nutrient
production, transportation, or storage is expected. Tree stability, root anchorage, the trunk, branches,
and leaves are not expected to be impacted.
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Trees # 4 & 5 Coast live oak (Protection Details)
a) Structural excavation and over-excavation: No structural foundations for the home are proposed
under the drip line of these trees. The impact is expected to be zero.
b) New driveway: The proposed new driveway near the critical root zone of these Oak trees and are on
the exact footprint of the existing driveway and impact is expected to be minimal for these trees.
c) landscaping: No plants shall be planted within 5 ft. of the tree trunk on all sides of these trees and
plants shall be relocated if a root greater than 2 inches in diameter is encountered within 6 ft. of the
tree trunks.
d) New Sprinklers: No broadcast trenching for sprinkler lines shall be done within 6 ft. of the trunk of
these trees and the trunks shall not be wet by the sprinklers.
e) Canopy pruning: No pruning will be required to complete the proposed construction project.
f) Root pruning: No roots are expected to be pruned for these trees.
g) Protection Fencing: shall consist of 6 ft. high chain-link free-standing panels or attached to posts
hammered into the soil and shall be in place before any works begins including demolition. All
protection fencing may be removed or reduced when all heavy equipment and major construction is
completed, and landscaping is ready to be installed.
h) Maintenance: During the hot summer months these trees shall be watered as needed with the existing
sprinkler system.
i) Encroachment impacts: This project is expected to have minimal to moderate impact on the short or
long-term health of these trees and they are expected to survive in their current health if the
protection recommendations are followed and adhered to. Minimal impact means that roots no roots
greater than two inches are expected to be impacted and no interruption to water uptake or nutrient
production, transportation, or storage is expected. Tree stability, root anchorage, the trunk, branches,
and leaves are not expected to be impacted.
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Trees # 7 Engelmann oak (Protection Details)
a) Structural excavation and over-excavation: The encroachment into the drip line of this tree from the
proposed addition is expected to be minimal due to the elevation difference between the tree and
addition, the total drip line impacted is only approximately 30 percent, and the distance from the edge
of the tree trunk to the edge of the addition. The impact is expected to be minimal.
b) landscaping: No plants shall be planted within 10 ft. of the tree trunk on all sides of this tree and plants
shall be relocated if a root greater than 3 inches in diameter is encountered within 14 ft. of the tree
trunk. A mulch only landscape is recommended.
c) New Sprinklers: No broadcast trenching for sprinkler lines shall be done within 14 ft. of the trunk of
this tree and the trunk shall not be wet by the sprinklers.
d) Canopy pruning: No pruning will be required to complete the proposed construction project.
e) Root pruning for Stone Patio: The excavation for the stone patio surrounding this tree shall be to a
minimal depth and shall be done manually with handheld mechanical tools and hand tools only. Roots
greater than 4 inches shall be grinded down instead of severing them when possible.
f) Protection Fencing: shall consist of 6 ft. high chain-link free-standing panels or attached to posts
hammered into the soil and shall be in place before any works begins including demolition. All
protection fencing may be removed or reduced when all heavy equipment and major construction is
completed, and landscaping is ready to be installed.
g) Maintenance: During the hot summer months this tree shall be watered as needed with the existing
sprinkler system.
j) Encroachment impacts: This project is expected to have minimal on the short or long-term health of
this tree and it is expected to survive in its current health if the protection recommendations are
followed and adhered to. Minimal impact means that roots no roots greater than two inches are
expected to be impacted and no interruption to water uptake or nutrient production, transportation,
or storage is expected. Tree stability, root anchorage, the trunk, branches, and leaves are not expected
to be impacted. Moderate impact means that roots no roots greater than three inches are expected to
be impacted and no interruption to water uptake or nutrient production, transportation, or storage is
expected. Tree stability, root anchorage, the trunk, branches, and leaves are not expected to be
impacted.
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Trees # 8 Coast live oak (Protection Details)
a) Structural excavation and over-excavation: Structural excavation and over-excavation: No structural
foundations for the home are proposed under the drip line of this tree. The impact is expected to be
zero.
b) landscaping: No plants shall be planted within 10 ft. of the tree trunk on all sides of this tree and plants
shall be relocated if a root greater than 3 inches in diameter is encountered within 14 ft. of the tree
trunk. A mulch only landscape is recommended.
c) New Sprinklers: No broadcast trenching for sprinkler lines shall be done within 14 ft. of the trunk of
this tree and the trunk shall not be wet by the sprinklers.
d) Canopy pruning: No pruning will be required to complete the proposed construction project.
e) Root pruning for Stone Patio: The excavation for the stone patio surrounding this tree shall be to a
minimal depth and shall be done manually with handheld mechanical tools and hand tools only. Roots
greater than 4 inches shall be grinded down instead of severing them when possible.
f) Protection Fencing: shall consist of 6 ft. high chain-link free-standing panels or attached to posts
hammered into the soil and shall be in place before any works begins including demolition. All
protection fencing may be removed or reduced when all heavy equipment and major construction is
completed, and landscaping is ready to be installed.
g) Maintenance: During the hot summer months this tree shall be watered as needed with the existing
sprinkler system.
h) Encroachment impacts: This project is expected to have minimal to moderate impact on the short or
long-term health of this tree and it is expected to survive in its current health if the protection
recommendations are followed and adhered to. Minimal impact means that roots no roots greater
than two inches are expected to be impacted and no interruption to water uptake or nutrient
production, transportation, or storage is expected. Tree stability, root anchorage, the trunk, branches,
and leaves are not expected to be impacted.
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Trees # 14, 15, & 17 Coast live oak (Protection Details)
a) Structural excavation and over-excavation: No structural foundations for the home are proposed
under the drip line of these trees. The impact is expected to be zero.
b) New driveway: The proposed new driveway and sport court near the critical root zone of these Oak
trees and are on the exact footprint of the existing driveway and impact is expected to be minimal for
these trees.
c) landscaping: No plants shall be planted within 5 ft. of the tree trunk on all sides of these trees and
plants shall be relocated if a root greater than 2 inches in diameter is encountered within 6 ft. of the
tree trunks.
d) New Sprinklers: No broadcast trenching for sprinkler lines shall be done within 6 ft. of the trunk of
these trees and the trunks shall not be wet by the sprinklers.
e) Canopy pruning: No pruning will be required to complete the proposed construction project.
f) Root pruning: No roots are expected to be pruned for these trees.
g) Protection Fencing: shall consist of 6 ft. high chain-link free-standing panels or attached to posts
hammered into the soil and shall be in place before any works begins including demolition. All
protection fencing may be removed or reduced when all heavy equipment and major construction is
completed, and landscaping is ready to be installed.
h) Maintenance: During the hot summer months these trees shall be watered as needed with the existing
sprinkler system.
i) Encroachment impacts: This project is expected to have minimal to moderate impact on the short or
long-term health of these trees and they are expected to survive in their current health if the
protection recommendations are followed and adhered to. Minimal impact means that roots no roots
greater than two inches are expected to be impacted and no interruption to water uptake or nutrient
production, transportation, or storage is expected. Tree stability, root anchorage, the trunk, branches,
and leaves are not expected to be impacted.
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Tree # 6 Removal Application
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Tree # 2 Removal Application: This tree has been reassessed due to continuing decline in the
Canopy. Foliage has decreased in volume while dead wood has increased. It is my opinion after monitoring this
tree since initiating this project that the roots were likely damaged, and soil compacted during past construction or
landscaping. This would explain the lack of root flare at the base of the tree and continuing decline despite
favorable growing conditions and space availability.
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Tree # 2 New Pic
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Canopy loss has increased despite
adequate water and plentiful rain
Tree # 2 New Pic
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Canopy loss has increased despite
adequate water and plentiful rain
Tree # 2 New Pic
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Lack of root flare likely
caused by past root loss
Encroachment Permit Tree # 7
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Certificate of Performance & Limiting Conditions
I Javier Cabral certify the following:
• No warranty is made, expressed or implied, that problems or deficiencies of the trees or the property will not
occur in the future, from any cause. The Arborist shall not be responsible for damages or injuries caused by any
tree defects and assume no responsibility for the correction of defects or tree related problems.
• The owner and client of the trees may choose to accept or disregard the recommendations of the Arborist or
seek additional advice if the owner decides not to accept the Arborists findings o r recommendations.
• The Arborist has no past, present or future interest in the removal or preservation of any tree. The opinions
contained in the Arborist report are independent and objective judgements of the Arborist.
• The findings, opinions, and recommendations of the Arborist are based on based on the physical inspection of
said property. The opinions are based on knowledge, experience, and education.
• The Arborist shall not be required to provide testimony, provide site monitoring, provide further doc umentation
for changes beyond the control of the Arborist, be deposed, or to attend any meeting without contractual
arrangements for additional fees to the Arbor ist.
• The Arborist assumes no responsibility for verification of ownership or location of prope rty lines, or for any
recommendations based on inaccurate information.
• This Arborist report may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or the Arborist and the
client to whom the report was provided to. Any changes or alteration of this report invalidates the entire report.
• Arborists are tree specialists who use their education, knowledge, training and experience to examine
trees, recommend measures to enhance the beauty and health of trees, make recommendations to prevent or
minimize damage to trees during and after construction projects, and attempt to reduce the risk of living near
trees. Clients may choose to accept or disregard the recommendations of the arborist, or to seek additional
advice.
• Arborists cannot detect every condition that could possibly lead to the structural failure of a tree. Tree s
are living organisms that fail in ways we do not fully understand. Conditions are ofte n hidden within trees
and below ground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy or safe under all circumstances,
or for a specified period of time. Likewise, remedial treatments, like any medicine, cannot be guaranteed.
• Treatment, pruning and removal of trees may involve considerations beyond the scope of the arborist’s
services such as property boundaries, property ownership, site lines, disputes betw een neighbors, and
other issues. Arborists cannot take such considerations into account unless complete and accurate
information is disclosed to the arborist. An arborist should then be expected to reasonably rely upon the
completeness and accuracy of the information provided.
• Trees can be managed, but they cannot be controlled. To live ne ar trees is to accept some degree of risk.
The only way to eliminate all risk associated with trees is to eliminate all trees.
Sushil Anand 1354 Michilinda Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006 August 4, 2023
Javier Cabral / Consulting Arborist Pg. # 54