Arborist Consulting & Tree Preservation in Edmonton

A written document, prepared by a qualified arborist, that identifies which trees on or near a construction site must be preserved, defines the Critical Root Zone for each, specifies physical protection measures (fencing, signage, mulched buffer zones), and assigns responsibility for compliance during construction. It's increasingly required by municipalities for development applications, and it significantly improves the odds that trees come through construction healthy and stay that way after the project's done.

For most insurance, dispute, and bylaw matters in Alberta, yes. ISA Certification (or the higher Board Certified Master Arborist designation) is what gives an arborist's report standing in front of an insurer, an adjuster, or a court. Our company is led by an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, which is the highest level the International Society of Arboriculture issues.

Pricing depends on whether you need a verbal site assessment or a formal written report (Tree Protection Plan, hazard assessment, expert opinion), and on the number of trees, scope, and depth of analysis required. We scope and quote each engagement before any work begins.

A regular quote is an estimate for labour. A consulting engagement is professional advice — a written deliverable that documents what we found, what we recommend, and the reasoning behind it. Consulting is often the right starting point when you're not sure what work needs to be done, when there's a dispute, or when you need something defensible.

An arborist report is a formal document outlining a tree's condition, species, and any risks or recommendations. It's often required for construction permits, insurance claims, removal approval, fence-line disputes, or property transactions. The right report depends on the audience — we scope every engagement to match.

Yes — we assist with all arborist documentation needed for development applications, public tree permits, and compliance with Edmonton's evolving tree bylaws. We stay current on what's required and prepare reports in formats inspectors expect.

Most site visits take 30–60 minutes, depending on the number of trees and the depth of the report. Report preparation timeline depends on scope — a Tree Protection Plan for a construction site is a different deliverable than a single-tree second-opinion. We give you a timeline as part of the written quote.