Routine Checks for woodland, orchards and nature/conservation areas.
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Conservation Area - Routine
Covers: Conservation Area. recommended monthly.
SAFETY
Overhead Hazards
No overhead hazardsMinor deadwoodHanging branchUnstable limbDangerous treeN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look up at the trees and check for any branches that could fall. Dead branches are often grey or brown with no leaves when the tree is in leaf. Hanging branches are those that have broken but not yet fallen. Look for trees that are leaning badly or have cracks in the trunk. Select N/A if there are no trees.
Trip Hazards
No trip hazardsMinor unevennessRaised tree rootLifted slab or edgeHole or depressionMultiple trip hazards
ⓘ Guidance
Walk along the paths and across open areas, looking down for anything that could cause someone to trip. Check for tree roots pushing up through the ground, paving slabs that have lifted, holes or dips in the surface, and any objects left on the ground. Think about whether a child running or someone with a pushchair could trip.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
ExcellentGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Consider everything you have seen during this inspection. Pick the rating that best describes the overall state of the space. Select Excellent or Good if things look well cared for, Fair if there are minor issues, Poor if several problems need attention, or Critical if urgent action is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Litter
No litterLight litterLitteredBroken glassHeavy litter
ⓘ Guidance
Look around the whole area for rubbish on the ground. Check near bins, benches, and entrances where litter tends to gather. Pay special attention to broken glass which is a safety hazard. Light litter means a few items here and there. Heavy litter means rubbish is spread across the area and needs urgent clearing.
Vegetation
Well maintainedSlightly overgrownOvergrownSeverely overgrownVegetation deadN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look at the grass, hedges, shrubs, and planted areas. Well maintained means grass is cut, hedges are trimmed, and beds are tidy. Overgrown means grass is long, hedges are straggly, or plants are growing over paths. Also check if any plants look unhealthy, brown, or dying. Select N/A if there is no vegetation to assess.
Nature Reserve - Routine
Covers: Nature reserves. recommended monthly.
SAFETY
Overhead Hazards
No overhead hazardsMinor deadwoodHanging branchUnstable limbDangerous treeN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look up at the trees and check for any branches that could fall. Dead branches are often grey or brown with no leaves when the tree is in leaf. Hanging branches are those that have broken but not yet fallen. Look for trees that are leaning badly or have cracks in the trunk. Select N/A if there are no trees.
Trip Hazards
No trip hazardsMinor unevennessRaised tree rootLifted slab or edgeHole or depressionMultiple trip hazards
ⓘ Guidance
Walk along the paths and across open areas, looking down for anything that could cause someone to trip. Check for tree roots pushing up through the ground, paving slabs that have lifted, holes or dips in the surface, and any objects left on the ground. Think about whether a child running or someone with a pushchair could trip.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
ExcellentGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Consider everything you have seen during this inspection. Pick the rating that best describes the overall state of the space. Select Excellent or Good if things look well cared for, Fair if there are minor issues, Poor if several problems need attention, or Critical if urgent action is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Litter
No litterLight litterLitteredBroken glassHeavy litter
ⓘ Guidance
Look around the whole area for rubbish on the ground. Check near bins, benches, and entrances where litter tends to gather. Pay special attention to broken glass which is a safety hazard. Light litter means a few items here and there. Heavy litter means rubbish is spread across the area and needs urgent clearing.
Vegetation
Well maintainedSlightly overgrownOvergrownSeverely overgrownVegetation deadN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look at the grass, hedges, shrubs, and planted areas. Well maintained means grass is cut, hedges are trimmed, and beds are tidy. Overgrown means grass is long, hedges are straggly, or plants are growing over paths. Also check if any plants look unhealthy, brown, or dying. Select N/A if there is no vegetation to assess.
Orchard - Routine
Covers: Orchard. recommended monthly.
SAFETY
Overhead Hazards
No overhead hazardsMinor deadwoodHanging branchUnstable limbDangerous treeN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look up at the trees and check for any branches that could fall. Dead branches are often grey or brown with no leaves when the tree is in leaf. Hanging branches are those that have broken but not yet fallen. Look for trees that are leaning badly or have cracks in the trunk. Select N/A if there are no trees.
Trip Hazards
No trip hazardsMinor unevennessRaised tree rootLifted slab or edgeHole or depressionMultiple trip hazards
ⓘ Guidance
Walk along the paths and across open areas, looking down for anything that could cause someone to trip. Check for tree roots pushing up through the ground, paving slabs that have lifted, holes or dips in the surface, and any objects left on the ground. Think about whether a child running or someone with a pushchair could trip.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
ExcellentGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Consider everything you have seen during this inspection. Pick the rating that best describes the overall state of the space. Select Excellent or Good if things look well cared for, Fair if there are minor issues, Poor if several problems need attention, or Critical if urgent action is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Litter
No litterLight litterLitteredBroken glassHeavy litter
ⓘ Guidance
Look around the whole area for rubbish on the ground. Check near bins, benches, and entrances where litter tends to gather. Pay special attention to broken glass which is a safety hazard. Light litter means a few items here and there. Heavy litter means rubbish is spread across the area and needs urgent clearing.
Vegetation
Well maintainedSlightly overgrownOvergrownSeverely overgrownVegetation deadN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look at the grass, hedges, shrubs, and planted areas. Well maintained means grass is cut, hedges are trimmed, and beds are tidy. Overgrown means grass is long, hedges are straggly, or plants are growing over paths. Also check if any plants look unhealthy, brown, or dying. Select N/A if there is no vegetation to assess.
CULTIVATION
Cultivation
Well cultivatedPartially cultivatedSparse plantingBare or unplantedAbandonedN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look at the planted beds and borders. Well cultivated means flowers or plants are growing healthily and the beds look cared for. Sparse planting means there are gaps where plants should be. Bare or unplanted means the beds have soil but nothing growing. Abandoned means the area has been left untended for some time with weeds taking over. Select N/A if this is not a cultivated space.
Wildlife Reserve - Routine
Covers: Wildlife reserve. recommended monthly.
SAFETY
Overhead Hazards
No overhead hazardsMinor deadwoodHanging branchUnstable limbDangerous treeN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look up at the trees and check for any branches that could fall. Dead branches are often grey or brown with no leaves when the tree is in leaf. Hanging branches are those that have broken but not yet fallen. Look for trees that are leaning badly or have cracks in the trunk. Select N/A if there are no trees.
Trip Hazards
No trip hazardsMinor unevennessRaised tree rootLifted slab or edgeHole or depressionMultiple trip hazards
ⓘ Guidance
Walk along the paths and across open areas, looking down for anything that could cause someone to trip. Check for tree roots pushing up through the ground, paving slabs that have lifted, holes or dips in the surface, and any objects left on the ground. Think about whether a child running or someone with a pushchair could trip.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
ExcellentGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Consider everything you have seen during this inspection. Pick the rating that best describes the overall state of the space. Select Excellent or Good if things look well cared for, Fair if there are minor issues, Poor if several problems need attention, or Critical if urgent action is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Litter
No litterLight litterLitteredBroken glassHeavy litter
ⓘ Guidance
Look around the whole area for rubbish on the ground. Check near bins, benches, and entrances where litter tends to gather. Pay special attention to broken glass which is a safety hazard. Light litter means a few items here and there. Heavy litter means rubbish is spread across the area and needs urgent clearing.
Vegetation
Well maintainedSlightly overgrownOvergrownSeverely overgrownVegetation deadN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look at the grass, hedges, shrubs, and planted areas. Well maintained means grass is cut, hedges are trimmed, and beds are tidy. Overgrown means grass is long, hedges are straggly, or plants are growing over paths. Also check if any plants look unhealthy, brown, or dying. Select N/A if there is no vegetation to assess.
Woodland - Routine
Covers: Woodlands. recommended monthly.
SAFETY
Overhead Hazards
No overhead hazardsMinor deadwoodHanging branchUnstable limbDangerous treeN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look up at the trees and check for any branches that could fall. Dead branches are often grey or brown with no leaves when the tree is in leaf. Hanging branches are those that have broken but not yet fallen. Look for trees that are leaning badly or have cracks in the trunk. Select N/A if there are no trees.
Trip Hazards
No trip hazardsMinor unevennessRaised tree rootLifted slab or edgeHole or depressionMultiple trip hazards
ⓘ Guidance
Walk along the paths and across open areas, looking down for anything that could cause someone to trip. Check for tree roots pushing up through the ground, paving slabs that have lifted, holes or dips in the surface, and any objects left on the ground. Think about whether a child running or someone with a pushchair could trip.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
ExcellentGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Consider everything you have seen during this inspection. Pick the rating that best describes the overall state of the space. Select Excellent or Good if things look well cared for, Fair if there are minor issues, Poor if several problems need attention, or Critical if urgent action is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Litter
No litterLight litterLitteredBroken glassHeavy litter
ⓘ Guidance
Look around the whole area for rubbish on the ground. Check near bins, benches, and entrances where litter tends to gather. Pay special attention to broken glass which is a safety hazard. Light litter means a few items here and there. Heavy litter means rubbish is spread across the area and needs urgent clearing.
Vegetation
Well maintainedSlightly overgrownOvergrownSeverely overgrownVegetation deadN/A
ⓘ Guidance
Look at the grass, hedges, shrubs, and planted areas. Well maintained means grass is cut, hedges are trimmed, and beds are tidy. Overgrown means grass is long, hedges are straggly, or plants are growing over paths. Also check if any plants look unhealthy, brown, or dying. Select N/A if there is no vegetation to assess.
Using these checklists in Civic.ly
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Common Questions
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A recommended cadence is shown on each checklist, but you can run any checklist at whatever frequency suits your council and your insurer.