Construction, standards and environment
VTA
Abbreviation for visual tree assessment
In short and in plain language
VTA is a way to check trees.
First, someone looks at the tree from the outside. They look for signs of damage.
Only if something stands out do more detailed checks follow.
Definition
Visual tree assessment is a tree inspection method in which a tree is first examined from the outside for signs of damage. More detailed investigations follow only if something stands out.