Our Services
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Arborist Evaluations
Professional, unbiased comprehensive assessments of tree health, structural condition, and safety that evaluates tree roots, crown, and trunk, often used for property development, legal issues, and insurance claims, providing expert, science-based recommendations for care or risk management.
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Tree Surveys
Detailed reports for pre-development planning, construction projects, or landscape management, ensuring adherence to tree protection ordinances.
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Tree Inventories
Detailed reports for pre-development planning, construction projects, or landscape management, ensuring adherence to tree protection ordinances.
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Tree Preservation Planning
Ensuring the health of trees during construction and development projects. Providing guidance on tree protection during construction and development projects.
Our Services
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Education & Training
Our educational training service, led by an experienced urban forester and certified arborist, offers specialized instruction for municipal employees on the essential principles of professional tree care.
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Species Selection & Planting Guidance
Expert advice on species selection and project management to ensure successful tree planting.
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Expert Witness Services
Providing credible, expert testimony and tree valuations for legal matters. Offering expert opinions and testimony in legal disputes and insurance claims related to trees.
Our Services
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Appraisals & Valuations
Arbor Insight performs tree appraisals and valuations to provide an objective, science-based monetary value for trees in various situations, primarily involving legal, financial, and property management contexts. The specific reasons are often driven by a client's need for a defensible, documented value.
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Arbor Insight offers expert Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) services to guarantee that all tree work, from planting new urban landscape trees to pruning right-of-way vegetation, meets the highest standards. We provide thorough inspections and evaluations to ensure that practices adhere strictly to industry benchmarks, as identified in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 standards. Our services verify that contractor specifications are precisely followed and that municipal or county staff are managing all aspects of tree care to optimum standards.
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Project Management
Arbor Insight offers comprehensive project management services centered on expert arboricultural consulting for urban development.
Key services include:
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Tree Assessments: Thorough evaluation of existing trees for health and risk factors.
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Inventories and Research: Conducting detailed tree inventories, including researching protected tree status to ensure legal compliance.
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Detailed Documentation: Creating comprehensive reports with preservation and management recommendations.
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Collaborative Planning: Seamless collaboration with project teams from initial
We help project teams navigate complex urban environments, balancing development goals with the preservation and management of valuable tree assets.
Why Should Communities conduct Tree Risk Assessments?
Trees provide vital environmental benefits that increase our quality of life, but they also require responsible management. A structurally unsound tree in an urban area poses a significant risk to people and property. Our proactive tree risk assessments help you manage your assets effectively and safely.
Key Benefits of Our Program:
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Reduce liability and litigation exposure.
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Lower post-storm maintenance and cleanup costs.
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Improve utility reliability and reduce power outages.
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Promote a healthier, more stable urban forest.
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Enhance overall community safety and resident well-being.
Why You Should Only Hire ISA Certified Arborists
ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborists possess verified expertise in tree biology and arboriculture practices, adhering to a strict code of ethics that ensures reliable and professional service. They offer comprehensive tree health assessments, risk analysis, proper pruning techniques, and preventive care to maintain tree health, safety, and longevity, while also understanding the need for insurance and continuing education to stay current in their field.
Tree Disorders, Insects and Disease Problems
The urban environment presents numerous stressors that compromise the health and longevity of trees.
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Poor soil conditions: Urban soils are typically compacted and lack the organic matter and nutrients necessary for healthy growth. This condition results from construction and heavy equipment use, which also causes poor drainage.
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Limited space: A lack of sufficient soil volume restricts proper root system development. Trees must also compete for space with both overhead and below-ground infrastructure, including power lines, buildings, and utility conduits.
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Temperature extremes: The "urban heat island" effect, combined with reflective light and radiant heat from hard surfaces, creates a warmer environment that places significant heat stress on tree bark and foliage.
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Wrong tree, wrong place: Trees are often planted in the wrong locations, such as too close to buildings or rights-of-way, further exacerbating the challenges they face.
These chronic stresses weaken the trees' natural defenses, making them more susceptible to damage from insects and diseases.