Tree Surveys and Inventories

Tree surveys and inventories provide a documented snapshot of existing tree resources on a site. They are used to support land development, redevelopment, due diligence, permitting, planning, and long-term tree management decisions. The focus is accuracy, consistency, and defensible documentation that can be relied on by property owners, developers, engineers, planners, and reviewing authorities.

Our surveys are conducted by an ISA Certified Arborist and structured to integrate cleanly with development workflows. Each tree is identified, documented, and recorded in a way that supports both current project needs and future reference.

What A Tree Survey Includes

A typical tree survey or inventory may include:

  • Unique tree identification number or tag

  • Species identification (common and scientific name)

  • Trunk diameter at breast height (DBH)

  • General condition rating based on observable characteristics

  • Location data suitable for site plans and mapping

  • Notes on observable structural or site-related factors, when relevant

The level of detail is scaled to the project. Large development sites, infill lots, municipal properties, and commercial parcels are handled differently than small residential properties, but the underlying methodology remains consistent.

How Tree Inventories Are Used

Tree surveys and inventories are commonly used for:

  • Development and redevelopment planning

  • Tree protection and preservation planning

  • Permit and entitlement submittals

  • Environmental and site due diligence

  • Establishing a baseline for long-term tree management

  • Supporting arborist reports and professional opinions

They are often the foundation document that other arborist services rely on, including tree protection plans, monitoring plans, preservation plans, and written arborist reports.

Methodology and Professional Standards

All observations and classifications are based on professional arboricultural judgment at the time of evaluation. Surveys reflect site conditions as observed and do not represent guarantees of future performance or stability. Trees are living organisms, and conditions may change due to weather events, construction activity, maintenance practices, or site disturbance.

Survey scope, data fields, and deliverables are tailored to meet project requirements while remaining aligned with generally accepted arboricultural practices.

Deliverables

Deliverables may be provided in formats appropriate for planning, design, or recordkeeping, including tabular inventories and supporting documentation suitable for coordination with design professionals or reviewers.

If you are planning a project or need a defensible inventory of existing trees, a professionally prepared tree survey is the correct starting point.