scope:

In scope are:

 a) inspection of vegetation on Network Rail operational infrastructure; 

 b) targeted survey of trees to ascertain likelihood of failure;

 c) considering the impact of vegetation on other assets;

 d) visual assessment of third party vegetation that has the potential to affect rail safety or performance; and

 e) inspection of vegetation on Network Rail disused lines, closed lines, and other non-operational land.

Out of scope are:

 a) inspections of third party owned structures to protect or investigate allegations of suspected structural damage due to vegetation growth, the process for which is controlled by Network Rail Legal Services;

 b) Geotechnical inspections of earthworks specifically relating to the stability that may be offered by vegetation; and

 c) environmental and community assessments of proposed lineside vegetation work.