Arboriculture
Trees are perceived differently as a function of their density, frequency and proximity to human-dominated environs. At one end of this spectrum stands of trees provide benefits more as a group or assemblage, than as individual specimens. Thus, trees in the former category are commonly the province of commodity or amenity forestry, while trees in the latter are usually in the professional realm of certified tree experts or certified arborist. Arboriculture encompasses planting, pruning, plant health care, maintenance and management of individual trees and – occasionally – woodland areas. By enhancing and preserving the value that trees add to the human frame of reference, professional arborists enable people and trees to peacefully coexist in an environment that provides benefits for the larger ecosystem. With the trend toward increased, diffuse development in areas formerly characterized by primary and secondary woodlands, protection and preservation of the value imparted by a vital tree-population has become – and will likely remain – a major concern of all who interact with the land
Our Licensed Tree Experts & Registered Consulting Arborists offer expertise in:
- Landscape Plant Diagnoses & Forensics
- Tree Inventories, Mapping and Characterization
- Plant-Health Management Consulting
- Contractor Supervision and Quality Assurance
- Pruning Specifications & Supervision
- Landscape-Plant Acquisition and Locating Services
- Hazardous Tree Assessment, Inventory & Mapping
- Insect and Disease Identification and Management
- Soil and Foliage Nutrient Analyses
- Seminars, Training and Education
Urban & Community Forestry
Municipal street trees, easement properties, and urban or suburban woodlands comprise the community forest – one of the most valuable amenity and functional components of the public green space. Because this green asset is long-lived, negative changes in the community tree population can go unnoticed for decades unless programmatic monitoring and intentional planning are adhered to. In addition to our standard services, we support our municipal clients with specialized expertise including:
- Community Forest Management Plans (CFMPs) and Revisions
- Street Tree and Right-of-Inventory and Management Programs
- Tree, woodland and green space Ordinance Development and Review
- Tree City USA Status – Application, Compliance and Consulting
- Environmental Benefits Analysis
- Easement Monitoring, Documentation and Landowner Outreach
- Hazardous Tree Evaluation
- Tree Preservation Specifications
- Training for Staff, Contractors and Volunteers