What can a Consulting Arborist do for you?
As a Board Certified Master Arborist and a retired University of Florida Extension Agent, I have both the practical experience and the latest scientific training to provide professional consulting services previously unavailable in northeast Florida.
Tree Protection During Construction
I can develop a complete tree preservation plan prior to construction, monitor work during construction and make adjustments when construction changes inevitably occur. I also provide a plan for important but often over-looked post-construction tree maintenance. I have experience with the latest techniques in protecting trees during construction including protecting roots under paved areas. I utilize an Air Spade excavation tool to determine the exact location of tree roots. I work with developers and contractors who are serious about protecting trees on a construction site. For some examples of my tree protection projects check out the Tree Preservation link and Projects link on the navigation menu to the left.
Independent Opinion
I provide an unbiased second opinion on tree work proposals or diagnoses. Or I can provide a first opinion -- instructions of tree work needed so all tree service companies will be bidding on the same work.
Risk Assessment
I am trained to assess tree defects and determine if the tree can be made safer through proper pruning or should be removed.
Fertilization, Tree Growth Regulators and Pest Control
I understand tree health and can rovide environmentally sound fertilization, growth regulators for improving root growth and pest control recommendations. Unlike other tree services that sell blanket fertilization programs for everything that may be wrong, I understand tree physiology and nutrition. I know that research has demonstrated that we cannot fertilize a sick or damaged tree back to health. Other steps are often needed before fertilizer is considered.
Appraisal
Trees have value. Sometimes a tree is cut down or damaged by a neighbor on purpose or accidentally. Other times a car collides with your favorite oak tree. I have been trained to determine the value of a specimen tree for insurance, legal or tax purposes using guidelines of the Guide for Plant Appraisal, 9th Edition, Council of Tree & Landscape Appraisers.
Working to Preserve Trees
projects and frequently asked questions
What's the best type of mulch to use around trees?
Magnolia Avenue - St. Augustine's Famous Oak Canopy
What is a Board Certified Master Arborist?
Sick Trees? Get A Second Informed Opinion
Why a "free estimate" may not be such a good deal.
Other links on this web site:
Services : Root Rejuvenation Treatments : Root Tracing :
Black Olive National Champion : Wall Construction Near Trees :
Replacing Drain Pipes Near Trees : Governor's Oaks : The Maltby Oak :
Florida Supreme Court Trees : Why Do A Tree Survey? :
Daytona Beach City Hall Trees : St. Augustine Beach Tree Survey :
Tree Pests - Disease : Tree Pests - Insects : Assessing Risk :
Pruning Young Trees : Pruning Mature Trees : Pruning Veteran Trees :
Proper Mulching : FAQ's about mulch : Publix Project :
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Tree Survey : Contact Me : FAQ's
