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Urban Forestry Quality Audit

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This UF A quality audit checklist supports urban forestry and horticultural operations by assessing work quality and compliance with best practice standards such as BS3998. It covers key tasks including pruning to target with suitable growing points, crown cleaning, maintaining natural tree form, accurate hedge cutting, and safe felling. It also evaluates stump removal and spoil handling, site cleanliness and safety, staff professionalism, and overall client satisfaction. Use it to record findings, required actions, and completions.

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