Arborcare / Consultation
Pre- and Post-Construction Protection
During construction processes, the health and well being of established trees and shrubs is often overlooked, and problems may not manifest until years later, when it is too late to do anything about them. Large equipment can overtly compact soils so perimeters need to be set up around the proper root zones of valued trees. Additionally, a minimal change in grade around trees can disrupt the efficiency of the root system. Construction debris from concrete work and base materials can alter the pH and structure of soils, and often topsoil will be removed leaving only substandard soils. We will help you create a successful landscape protection plan, inventory trees on site and catalogue those to be saved. In addition, we can help clear a lot of undesirable species and undergrowth, collect landscape boulders for future use, consult on grade changes around valuable tree assets, protect or amend soils and help develop a long-term maintenance program so you can get the most out of your lot and future landscape.
Protecting Trees from Construction Damage: A Homeowner's Guide
Plant appraisals
What is Your Landscape Worth? Trees and shrubs damaged or destroyed, or of historical importance can be evaluated using an unbiased, technical estimate of their nature and value. Combining years of professional knowledge and a variety of approaches, such as replacement costs or cost-of-cure, we can help you determine what the values may be for insurance reasons or property assessments.
Structure and Hazard Analysis
Trees with structural defects and in precarious locations have higher percentages of failing and causing damage to either property or person. We will identify, document and recommend corrective action to be taken to remediate the hazard in an expedient and cost-effective manner.
Tree and Landscape Management Plans
Large estate, commercial or multi-housing residential properties should have established management plans in place. Our goal is to help you to establish priorities and identify objectives to create a healthy, thriving, and cost-effective landscape. Full inventories with status/condition reports are compiled, and maintenance for health care recommendations and schedules will follow. Considerations will be made for appropriate species and distribution to create a multi-culture of plant material and adherence to municipal guidelines. Budgeting and multi-year plans can be completed in which to address changes in plant materials and long term maintenance.
