Arborist Consulting

What Is Arborist Consulting

Arborist consulting goes beyond basic tree care to provide specialized expertise for complex situations. Our certified arborists conduct detailed tree assessments, evaluate risks, prepare reports for legal or regulatory purposes, and provide expert testimony when needed. We help clients understand tree biology, assess tree value, plan for construction impacts, and develop long-term management strategies. Whether you're dealing with a property dispute, planning a development project, or managing a large tree population, professional consulting ensures decisions are based on sound science and industry best practices.

• •Comprehensive tree risk assessments using standardized evaluation methods
• •Tree appraisals and valuations for insurance, legal, or tax purposes
• •Construction impact assessments and tree protection plans
• •Expert witness services for legal proceedings and disputes
• •Tree inventory and management plans for commercial properties

Tree Risk Assessment

Tree risk assessment is a systematic process for evaluating the likelihood of tree failure and the potential consequences. Our arborists use the International Society of Arboriculture's Tree Risk Assessment Qualification methodology to identify defects, assess structural integrity, and determine risk levels. We evaluate factors including tree species, age, condition, site conditions, and proximity to targets like buildings, vehicles, and pedestrian areas.

Risk assessments are particularly important for properties with high-value targets or heavy public use. Schools, parks, commercial properties, and homeowners associations benefit from regular assessments that identify hazards before they cause damage or injury. When risks are identified, we provide clear recommendations for mitigation, which may include pruning, cabling and bracing, or removal.

Construction and Development Consulting

Construction activities are one of the leading causes of tree decline and death. Root damage, soil compaction, grade changes, and trunk injuries can compromise tree health for years after construction is complete. Our arborists work with developers, contractors, and property owners to minimize construction impacts and preserve valuable trees. We prepare tree protection plans that specify fencing locations, root protection zones, and construction methods that safeguard trees during development.

Many municipalities require tree surveys and protection plans as part of the permitting process. We prepare documentation that meets local requirements and demonstrates compliance with tree preservation ordinances. Our goal is to balance development needs with tree conservation, helping clients achieve project objectives while maintaining valuable landscape assets.

Tree Appraisal and Valuation

Trees have significant monetary value that may need to be quantified for insurance claims, legal disputes, tax deductions, or property transactions. Our arborists are trained in standardized appraisal methods that consider species, size, condition, location, and contribution to property value. We prepare detailed appraisal reports that document tree value and provide defensible valuations for legal or financial purposes.

Tree appraisals are commonly needed after storm damage, when trees are damaged or destroyed by construction or vandalism, or when property disputes involve tree ownership or responsibility. Our reports provide the documentation needed to support insurance claims, legal actions, or settlement negotiations.