Managing Tree Risk within the Facilities Management industry

Delivering tree services across large property portfolios requires more than qualified arborists and the right equipment. It requires a clear understanding of the systems, compliance obligations and administrative processes behind every job.

For facilities managers responsible for housing, education and other public-sector assets, tree works may involve multiple locations, strict response times, detailed reporting and site-specific requirements.

When these elements are not managed properly, even routine tree work can create delays, added administration and unnecessary risk.

Enviro Trees has coordinated planned, reactive and emergency tree services within complex facilities management contracts since 2010. This includes programs of work across public housing, schools, TAFE campuses and other government-managed properties.

Understanding the contract behind the tree work

Every facilities management contract operates differently. Each may have its own schedule of rates, work order system, approval process, service levels and reporting requirements.

Our team understands how to work within these structures, including:

• Interpreting work orders and scopes correctly

• Quoting against agreed schedules of rates

• Navigating client-specific portals and systems

• Coordinating access with tenants, site managers and other stakeholders

• Meeting required response times and service levels

• Supplying completion photos, reports and supporting documentation

• Managing variations and gaining approval before additional work proceeds

This experience helps reduce the administrative burden on facilities teams and keeps work moving from allocation through to completion.

Managing compliance across sensitive sites

Tree works within schools, public housing and community environments often involve additional compliance and access requirements.

Depending on the contract and location, these may include:

• Client-specific inductions

• Police checks

• Working With Children Checks

• Working With Vulnerable People registrations

• Site-specific safety procedures

• Tenant or stakeholder communication requirements

Enviro Trees manages these requirements across our national network, helping ensure appropriately qualified, inducted and compliant arborists are allocated to each job.

One managed solution across multiple locations

Through our national network, Enviro Trees can coordinate tree services across large and geographically dispersed property portfolios.

Our services include:

• Planned pruning and tree removal

• Reactive tree works

• Emergency make-safe works

• Storm response

• Stump grinding

• Arboricultural inspections and risk assessments

• Ongoing tree maintenance programs

TreeManager™ gives clients visibility over job progress, site photos and documentation, while our team manages communication with our national network and other stakeholders throughout delivery.

For facilities managers, this provides one point of contact and a consistent process across every location-without the need to source and manage separate arborists in each region.

Making complex contracts easier to manage

Successful facilities management relies on both reliable service delivery and accurate administration.

Enviro Trees combines arboricultural expertise, an established national network and extensive experience working within complex contract environments. We understand how to price the work, meet compliance requirements, manage documentation and coordinate delivery at scale.

If your organisation manages trees across multiple properties, contact Enviro Trees to discuss a more streamlined approach.

Call 1300 077 233 or contact us through envirotrees.au.