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Accidental Injuries being caused by being hit by a tree branch or tree.

Looking for a dataset that will help provide some statistical analysis around the chance of being accidentally hit by a tree or tree part.

Informing decision-makers on the appropriate tree management guidance that is proportionate to the likelihood of injury arising from accidental tree failure

Integrating statistical modelling into tree risk analysis to mitigate the inherent subjectivity. This approach would provide cost savings for organisations such as local authorities and enhance environmental outcomes by offering defensible actions based on informed perspectives. Additionally, this work would contribute to providing educational material to communities and among duty holders, creating a better understanding of the risks associated with trees.


Response from
Accident Compensation Corporation

Dataset submitted

Kia ora Your Official Information Act request, reference: GOV-029901 Thank you for your request of 10 January 2024, via Data.govt, asking for the following information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act): ...a dataset that will help provide some statistical analysis around the chance of being accidentally hit by a tree or tree part. The requested data has been uploaded, here: https://catalogue.data.govt.nz/dataset/injuries-involving-trees. When interpreting the data, please refer to the ‘Notes’ tab. If you have any questions about this response, please get in touch You can email me at GovernmentServices@acc.co.nz. Ngā mihi Jason Hope Acting Manager, Official Information Act Services Government Engagement

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