Services

Tree Preservation Plans

The keys to protecting trees during construction projects are advance planning, on-site implementation and monitoring, and post-construction care. SavATree can help you develop a cost-effective tree preservation plan by performing a preliminary evaluation to help prioritize tree protection. During construction, we'll monitor the site to make sure plan specifications and applicable regulatory requirements are met . As part of your plan, you'll get plant health care and maintenance recommendations to help you minimize the risk of tree loss and maximize the contribution of trees to the overall property value.

Formal Tree Risk Assessment

We can help you manage tree risk (and sleep a little easier) with a formal risk assessment . Consulting arborists with advanced knowledge of tree structure, mechanics and biology will conduct a visual inspection that identifies specific conditions and defects that may indicate an above average risk to people and property. SavATree experts also have state-of -the-art equipment for detecting internal decay and defects not visible from the exterior. You'll also receive curative and preventative maintenance recommendations to eliminate immediate danger and minimize risk over the long term. The steps outlined in your formal assessment will be prioritized based on urgency, budget and your other preferences.

Landscape Management Plans

A management plan is an excellent tool for maintaining the overall vision and aesthetic of landscapes or gardens that are formally designed. Trees, shrubs and other plantings grow quickly and change over time. SavATree experts can work with you to construct a plan that charts the history of the site development, specifies essential design elements, identifies ideal areas for new development, describes conditions and provides guidelines for conservation, recreation or restoration.

Tree Appraisals

The majority of tree appraisals are done after removal or damage of some kind has taken place, but the best time to obtain an accurate value is while a tree is standing. SavATree arborists can give you a realistic tree appraisal for determining property value, tax deductions, settling a legal dispute, and adjusting insurance claims. While the aesthetic value of trees is subjective, the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers (CLTA) publishes standard guidelines for determining urban and residential tree values that are widely endorsed as the standard when the appraisal is conducted by qualified experts. SavATree arborists are also well versed in other appraisal methods including value loss, reasonable restoration, species and class ratings, replacement cost and the trunk formula method.

Site Evaluation

Knowing the conditions specific to your property and the current condition of the trees, shrubs and plantings in your landscape can make the task of managing it much easier. SavATree consulting arborists will conduct a complete inspection and analysis of your landscape with respect to soil conditions, grading, size, location, species characteristics, age, structural stability, proximity to occupied structures, plant health care concerns, and more. You will receive a detailed report of the current status of your property as well as customized prioritized recommendations that address immediate concerns and long-term maintenance planning.

Legal & Insurance Issue Investigation

SavATree consulting arborists can provide the answers needed for quick and effective insurance claim and legal dispute resolution. Specialists with arboriculture industry credentials are available to conduct investigations of tree-related cases and provide accurate analysis to help you determine liability based on whether the appropriate standard of care has been met. Furthermore, consulting arborists are available to assist you with trial preparation or expert witness testimony.

Tree Inventory

Tree inventories increase efficiency. A complete tree inventory will help you manage the trees in your care, increase the productivity of crews that work with them, and make short-term budgeting and long-term planning much easier. Your SavATree arborist can help you create a tree inventory that includes the quantities, locations, approximate ages, species, diameter, site characteristics, damage, special conditions and recommendations for maintenance or treatments required to maintain health. We can also help you keep it current with periodic evaluations and updates. If the number of trees in your care is so large that individual inventory is cost-prohibitive, we can create a sample tree inventory to help accurately estimate your needs.

Project Management

We can help you manage your landscape project from start to finish in all of the areas critical to protecting tree health, preserving value and complying with regulations. SavATree arborists have expertise with site evaluation, risk assessment, tree preservation, landscape management planning, and more. Furthermore, we have the knowledge and experience necessary to identify priorities and efficiencies that will keep your project on time and on budget.

SavATree provides tree service in the following areas: