Nathan Hughes

Independent Arborist Consultant

Our services

Details on some of Our Professional Arboricultural Services.

Tree Risk Assesment

Are you concerned about the condition of a tree? 

Do you have a responsibility to maintain health and safety? 

 

 - A tree risk assessment focuses on identifying risks posed by individual trees. It is a detailed evaluation that examines a tree's health, identifies defects, and assesses hazards.

 

 - Detecting hazards enables actions to be taken to remove the hazards or reduce risks before harm is caused to people or property. 

 

 - Early identification of defects in a tree allows preventative action to be taken to limit the development of hazards in the future. This reduces risks, lowers maintenance costs, and extends the life of the tree. 

 

-Every tree risk assessment includes a comprehensive, easy to understand report, providing clear guidance on any necessary action.

Tree Survey

A risk assessment report designed for multiple trees on a property

 

 - A tree survey is a vital risk management tool widely used by schools, councils, retirement villages, golf courses, and other organisations.

 

 - Each tree is thoroughly assessed to evaluate its health, identify defects, and detect potential hazards.

 

 - The survey report includes a detailed list of the trees, complete with relevant information and recommendations.

 

 - Each tree is GPS-located for easy identification

A tree survey is essential for maintaining health and safety compliance on a property.

Planning, Subdivisions,  Construction

Expert management of legally protected trees on construction sites.

 

We provide tailored solutions to help you navigate legal requirements and ensure compliance with district plans and consent conditions, all while minimizing disruptions to your project.

 

Our services include:

 - Detailed reports for resource consent applications

 - On-site supervision to ensure compliance with consent conditions.

 - Expert advice to effectively protect trees by safeguarding root zones, trunks, and canopies.

Protected Trees

Do you have a protected tree on your property?

 

Protected trees require resource consent for significant pruning, removal, or certain types of earthworks within their root protection zone.

 

A resource consent application must include a detailed report from an arborist consultant. This report outlines the proposed work and assesses its potential impact on the tree.

Tree Valuation

Do you need to determine the monetary value of a tree?

Has a tree been removed or damaged without your consent?

 

Tree valuation reports are commonly used for compensation, litigation, planning, and construction purposes.

 

Using nationally and internationally recognized tree valuation systems, we provide accurate assessments to determine the value of your trees.

 

Each report includes detailed evidence to support the valuation.

Tree Evaluation

A tree evaluation identifies trees that are notable, prominent, or distinguished, helping to set them apart from others.

 

Commonly used by Councils to identify trees suitable for inclusion in a district plan, and by property developers to identify trees worth retaining.

 

All evaluations are carried out using the nationally recognised STEM tree evaluation system, ensuring consistency and credibility.