Canal Corridor Tree Surveys for the Canal & River Trust — North West & Yorkshire
Client: Canal & River Trust / Ground Control Ltd
Project Overview: Ground Control commissioned Urban Tree Management to deliver the 2025 arboricultural inspection phase for the Canal & River Trust across a programme of waterways spanning the North West and Yorkshire.
The survey covered 145.7 kilometres of canal network including the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Calder & Hebble Navigation, Rochdale Canal, and multiple additional North West waterways.
Our Role: We surveyed every tree within the corridor using Visual Tree Assessment methodology with GPS-enabled digital data capture — assessing condition, structural integrity, and risk level for every tree across the full 145.7km programme.
All findings were recorded and mapped, with priority hotspots identified and reported with clear risk-based management recommendations.
Findings & Recommendations:
- 145.7km of canal corridor surveyed across multiple waterways
- 14 priority hotspots identified requiring management intervention
- Risk ratings and management recommendations produced for every tree
- Complete georeferenced dataset delivered for asset management integration
Outcome: Canal & River Trust and Ground Control received a complete, defensible tree risk dataset covering the full canal network programme — providing clear visibility of high-risk zones across multiple waterways and supporting safe navigation and public access throughout the corridor.
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