[1.18] Prioritisation of Tree Works To ensure public safety and make the most effective use of resources and, all tree works will be assigned a priority level within the Annual Works Programme. As shown in Table 3.1, emergencies- -including storms and similar events--must be addressed immediately and must take priority over programmed work as required.
Work Priority Completion
Immediate (Cork City Council has an emergency plan for severe weather conditions and has tree maintenance crews on call 24 hours a day for any tree-related emergencies.)
Emergency
3 – 6 months
1
12 – 18 months
2
Work, which is not deemed urgent, carried out within 24 months subject to available resources.
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Table 1.1 Works Priority Classifications and Timeframes
[1.19] Inspection Frequency Policy: Cork City Council tree work will be prioritised and carried out according to identified hazard or risk.
Trees that currently require no works will be scheduled for re-inspection. Based on the tree’s current condition and the potential impact any issues with the tree could pose to the human activities and built structures around it, the tree’s inspection schedule will be categorised as red, orange, or green:
Month Cycles
Category
18
Red
36
Orange
60
Green
Table 1.2. Inspection Frequency by Colour Code
[1.20] Public Tree Removal and Felling Public tree removal will be a last resort option after all alternative solutions have been explored and will be carried out in line with details set out in Policy 4 as set out in this Tree Strategy.
[1.21] Prior to the cutting down a public tree, Cork City Council will consult with City Council Tree and Biodiversity Officers to establish whether any ecological surveys are required per the Wildlife Acts or EU Habitats Directive (e.g., a bat survey) and will carry out the necessary surveys and any associated processes as required.
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