Tree Risk Inspection Basics: Assessing for health and safety

Unlock the Essentials of Tree Inspection for Urban Landscapes

Do you want to confidently assess the condition of trees and learn how to record the findings? This practical course teaches you the fundamentals of visual tree inspection and introduces you to modern tree data collection methods—perfect for beginners and enthusiasts managing trees in parks, gardens, campuses, and even city spaces.

In this course you will:

• Learn easy-to-follow methods for spotting obvious risk features and health issues in trees and when to be concerned
• Discover tree data collection methods and comparisons between them: Excel spreadsheets, free and paid GIS apps and online tools like Tree Plotter
• Practice documenting tree defects and observations for better risk management and reporting
• Understand how to stay safe during inspection
• Appreciate why systematic surveying makes a difference
• Get a better understanding of how a tree’s health and structure are related to each other
• Gain practical insights relevant to urban environments and Indian context

This skill can be employed actively or used passively while carrying out other duties near trees.

Over a series of short, engaging video lessons, you’ll learn how to inspect a tree’s environment, roots, trunks, and canopies for signs of concern, record essential information, and decide when to involve a qualified arborist. You’ll be introduced to simple digital and manual tools to build your own records and improve the way trees are managed for safety and health. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to carry out basic tree inspections, contribute meaningful data to community or workplace inventories, and help promote safer, greener urban landscapes.

Enroll today and start your journey towards safer, more informed tree stewardship—supported by best practices from global and Indian contexts.