scope:

This module applies to all people involved in the management of trees on Network Rail land, the management of trees that pose a risk to railway operations on outside party land and those involved in construction work within the vicinity of trees that pose a risk to the railway.

Purpose

This module contains the requirements for the management of trees. The following steps are described:

a) collecting data on trees;

b) using data to evaluate the risk and to understand impact of interventions;

c) establishing a consistent approach to tree management planning and undertaking work;

d) requirements for tree planting; and

e) establishing a consistent approach to applying contingency measures to manage emerging and immediate threats.