Insurances
The arboricultural industry is governed by numerous standards, codes, legislation and acts. Local Tree Care ensures that all staff and subcontractors are not only aware of the requirements in respect of the adherence to the relevant legislation but that training is provided at least once a year to address any changes or to provide refresher training. Together with this, Local Tree Care also ensures that all relevant insurances are held and are current, a listing of these are provided below.
Workers compensation - Expiry: June 30, 2023
Public Liability Insurance $20,000,000 - Expiry: April 30, 2024
Professional Indemnity Insurance $5,000,000 - Expiry: May 30, 2024
Motor Vehicle Insurance - Expiry September 30, 2023
Equipment Insurance - Expiry April 15, 2024
Mission Statement
Trees are self engineering organisms that appreciate in aesthetic value each year. They are a living record of our environment from the time of germination of the seed to present, and are ill equipped to advocate for themselves. We at Local Tree Care respect that collectively we have a responsibility to assist and protect these living organisms for today, tomorrow and future generations. To achieve this, Local Tree Care are dedicated to conducting ongoing education and research, to consulting and educating our clients on updated information and practices, the formation and implementation of environmentally sustainable work practices specifically relating to:
• the development of trees from the initial nursery practices
• Risk related issues
• Pest and disease management
• Soil and roots
• Plant health care and bio diversity
Vision Statement
To formulate sustainable business practices, recognised nationally, that encompass and further develop environmental factors for the future growth of our business.
Policies
Local Tree Care respect that the future management of trees will encompass
Educational
Biological
Cultural and
Environmental practices
to assist clients in the long term retention and management of their tree resources. Local Tree Care provide a diversity of environmentally sustainable services to ensure the long term health and survival of our clients valuable tree assets and appropriately manage risk related issues.
Our triple bottom line practices encompassing People, Planet, and Profit are a core focus in the forward direction of our business and in maintaining our responsibility to both the environment and our clients. We believe that our education and experience are resources that should be shared with our clients and wherever possible we provide our clients with advice and recommendations on the practical changes they can make to their gardening practices to ensure the long term survival and improved health of their trees. By reinforcing the triple bottom line we can educate people, focus on changes that can improve the planet and yet maintain a financially viable and profitable business. Both personally and professionally we are committed to the practices associated with the triple bottom line, and we feel that both now and in the future this will become a core facet in the strength of our business.
Our policies:
Work Health Safety policies and procedures
Environmental policy
Aerial Rescue policy
Preventative Maintenance policy
Covid-19
First Aid policy
Lockout / Tag out policy
Continuous Improvement policy
If you have any questions about our policies please contact us.
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