This woodland establishment inspection checklist helps forestry teams and contractors verify safe, compliant operations during site preparation, planting, beating up, spraying, and aftercare. It covers pre-start requirements such as issuing site maps and work instructions, checking operator certifications, and confirming correct PPE. Field checks include COSHH assessments, chemical selection and dosage, nozzle use, equipment suitability, weather conditions, and adherence to Forest and Water Guidelines including buffer zones and water collection areas. Planting quality is assessed for density, placement, depth, straightness, root treatment, handling, spacing, and tree condition and storage to prevent damage. The checklist also prompts review of signage, forest road conditions, and records any unsafe acts or near misses, with actions and target dates for improvement.
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