Schools & Public Property Tree Safety
Professional Tree Risk Management – Johannesburg & Gauteng
On school grounds and public properties, trees are not just landscaping features.
They are liability factors.
Where children gather.
Where staff supervise.
Where the public moves freely.
Tree safety in these environments requires proactive management — not reactive cutting.
Apex Tree Felling provides structured, safety-first tree services for schools and public properties across Johannesburg and Gauteng.
Why Tree Safety Is Critical in Schools
Schools face unique exposure:
Children playing beneath trees
Sports fields surrounded by mature vegetation
Parking areas under large canopies
Walkways beneath aging branches
Deadwood, unstable limbs, or leaning trunks can result in:
Injury
Property damage
Legal liability
Insurance complications
Duty of care must be visible and documented.
Common Risks on School & Public Grounds
We frequently identify:
Hollow or decaying trunks
Overextended branches above classrooms
Large gum trees close to buildings
Root systems lifting paving
Dead limbs after storm season
Trees growing too close to boundary walls
Ignoring these risks increases exposure.
Our Structured Safety Approach
Before work begins, we conduct:
On-site risk assessment
Structural tree evaluation
Identification of high-risk zones (playgrounds, entrances, parking areas)
Controlled execution planning
Post-work clean-up and hazard removal
Work areas are secured before cutting begins.
Services for Schools & Public Facilities
We provide:
Hazardous tree removal
Crown reduction and weight balancing
Deadwood removal
Palm tree maintenance
Stump grinding and root management
Storm damage response
Bush clearing for safety perimeters
All work is executed with minimal disruption to school operations.
Storm Preparedness in Gauteng
Summer storms in Johannesburg frequently expose weak trees.
Preventative pruning before storm season reduces:
Emergency closures
Damage to infrastructure
Injury risk
Unplanned repair costs
Prepared campuses are safer campuses.
Insurance & Compliance Awareness
Public institutions must operate with transparency.
Apex Tree Felling operates with:
✔ Public liability insurance
✔ Workmen’s compensation coverage
✔ Professional safety protocols
✔ PPE-compliant operators
This protects:
Governing bodies
School management
Municipal administrators
Community stakeholders
Uninsured contractors increase institutional risk.
Minimal Disruption, Maximum Safety
We understand operational sensitivity in schools.
Where required, we:
Schedule work outside school hours
Secure work zones properly
Coordinate with management
Maintain clean, hazard-free grounds
Safety includes the work process — not only the result.
Public Property & Community Spaces
Beyond schools, we assist:
Churches
Community centres
Municipal parks
Sports clubs
NGO facilities
Public institutions
Tree safety in these spaces protects the wider community.
The Apex Standard for Institutional Work
✔ Structured risk evaluation
✔ Documented planning
✔ Controlled dismantling
✔ Environmental awareness
✔ Clean, professional completion
✔ Respect for institutional responsibility
We understand that safety in public environments is not optional.
It is a responsibility.
Book a School or Public Property Tree Assessment
If you manage:
A school campus
A public facility
A community property
A sports ground
A municipal space
Request a professional tree safety assessment.
Apex Tree Felling
Serving Johannesburg, Randburg & Greater Gauteng
Esther Bryce
Founder / Interior designer
Lianne Wilson
Broker
Jaden Smith
Architect
Jessica Kim
Photographer