Terms in Hong Kong

The king or male termite is an extremely important member in the life of the colony. The king assists in the excavation of the nuptial chamber, and shares in the […]

More commonly encountered in Hong Kong are subterranean termites. They are so named, as their workings are usually associated with soil. Subterranean termites make passage ways through the soil to […]

(tree felling application) Follow requirements in the lease conditions and HKSAR Lands Administration Office Practice Note No. 7/2007 – Tree Preservation and Tree Removal Application for Building Development in Private […]

appropriate mitigation measures as recommended in tree risk assessment are to be carried out in a timely manner and include:

1. Pest and disease control
2. Pruning
3. Cordon off the tree fall […]
   

(Tree Group Inspection) the purpose is to facilitate an initial screening of trees. Each tree in a tree group has to be inspected systematically for identifying potential tree hazards or […]

(Form 1) the purpose is to facilitate an initial screening of trees. Each tree in a tree group has to be inspected systematically for identifying potential tree hazards or tree […]

(Form 2) to conduct a detailed assessment of an individual tree that needs special attention. This is an in-depth inspection that examines the full range of tree defects and site […]

Individual Tree Risk Assessment to conduct a detailed assessment of an individual tree that needs special attention. This is an in-depth inspection that examines the full range of tree defects […]

1. Areas of rare access such as inaccessible areas, remote countryside slopes, dense woodlands, maintenance access not open for public, etc.
2. Tree Risk Management Zone – Low (Category III)
3. Priority for […]
   

1. Areas of low traffic flow and low pedestrian flow such as road verges of limited access, countryside roads, village footpaths, etc.
2. Tree Risk Management Zone – Medium (Category II)
3. Priority […]