Table 5.

Qualitative risk score scaling assigned to tree risk assessment methods to allow comparison of the different outputs and risk ratings for use in Minitabâ„¢.

Risk scale rank12345678910
Risk descriptorInsignificantVery lowLowMinor/slightMedianMedium/moderateModerateSomewhat highHighExtreme
Bartlett2356-79101315
CTC1--1415-353660N/A
HCC3-------64N/A
MandC--4--7--12N/A
Kenyon< $100---$10,000----> $1m
Private 11-125250-375--375500
Private 2-510-10-16-2024
Private 3-16-7-10121521
QTRA> 1:1m--< 1:10k-----N/A
QTRA W> 1:1m--< 1:10k-----N/A
Threats> 50159160349350-999100020004000
TRE QT--> 1:100k----< 1:10k-N/A
TRE QL--> 1:100k----< 1:10k-N/A
USDAFS 1--3--7--12N/A
USDAFS 20123-4--6N/A
TRAQ123468-91216
  • Note. For some methods, the highest risk rating was extreme and for others high. For clarity and simplicity, this table only shows method scores that directly match the 10 point scale and/or the verbal descriptor of risk.