Urban Forestry

Urban Forestry & Consulting Arborist Services

Forest & Habitat Professionals provides independent, professional forestry and arboricultural consulting services to property owners, developers, engineering and design professionals, community associations, and public agencies.

We help clients evaluate tree conditions, manage risk, protect valuable trees during development, and make informed decisions about tree preservation, removal, and long-term management. Our services combine professional forestry expertise, practical field experience, and an understanding of local land-use and tree protection regulations.

Our consulting services include:

• Tree Risk Assessment & Evaluation – Professional evaluation of tree condition, structural defects, potential hazards, and management alternatives, including ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) assessments.

• Development & Construction Arborist Services – Tree inventories, retention assessments, tree protection plans, construction monitoring, and documentation supporting land-use and building permit applications.

• Tree Preservation & Removal Consulting – Independent evaluation of tree retention and removal alternatives, including assessments of significant, protected, and heritage trees.

• Arborist Reports & Technical Documentation – Professional reports supporting permit applications, development review, tree disputes, and property management decisions.

• Tree Inventories & Management Planning – Individual tree and property-wide inventories, condition assessments, GIS mapping, and prioritized maintenance recommendations.

• Tree Appraisal & Consulting Support – Evaluation of tree value, damage, and loss, including technical assistance with insurance claims, disputes, and legal proceedings.

• Urban Forest Planning & Program Management – Tree protection regulations, urban forest management plans, canopy assessments, maintenance programs, and operational reviews.

• Tree & Infrastructure Conflict Resolution – Evaluation of tree conflicts with sidewalks, utilities, buildings, and other infrastructure, with recommendations for practical solutions.

• Urban Wood Utilization – Evaluation of opportunities to recover and use wood from trees removed during development, maintenance, and urban forest management.

Independent Assessment. Practical Recommendations. Informed Decisions.