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Professional Arboricultural Consulting

Independent, technically sound advice supporting informed decision making, environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.

Advice Without Commercial Conflict

Arborisculpture operates solely as an arboricultural consultancy. Recommendations are developed independently and are not influenced by opportunities to generate follow-on tree servicing work.

Recommendations are made according to professional judgement, tree condition, risk, site context, environmental considerations and client requirements — not the potential to generate additional work.

Core Services

Five areas of independent consulting expertise

01

Arboricultural Reports

Independent arboricultural reporting supporting development applications, management decisions and long-term tree planning.

Reports are tailored to the requirements of each project and may assess tree condition, suitability, constraints and management considerations depending on the scope of works.

02

Tree Risk Assessment

Professional assessment of tree condition, structural defects, site context and risk factors to support evidence-based management decisions.

Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) is available within this service as an assessment methodology, applied where appropriate to support a defensible, evidence-based risk rating.

A fire-damaged tree and site, illustrating the structural defects and risk factors considered during a tree risk assessment
03

Development Impact Assessment

Technical assessment of development impacts on existing vegetation, tree retention opportunities and long-term environmental outcomes.

This service helps clients understand how proposed development may affect existing trees, and how tree retention and protection can be considered as part of site planning.

Sample tree protection plan showing existing trees, no-disturbance zones and tree protection fencing around a proposed building, illustrating the type of arboricultural documentation used to support tree retention during development
Arborisculpture arborist using a Panasonic Toughbook to record field data during a tree health and condition assessment
A PiCUS Tomograph being used to assess the internal condition of a tree as part of a specialised diagnostic assessment
04

Health & Condition Reports

Detailed assessment of tree health, vitality, structural condition and decline to support informed management decisions.

Findings support practical, evidence-based decisions about ongoing tree management.

05

Council Compliance Reporting

Professional reporting supporting planning compliance, regulatory requirements and evidence-based decision making.

Reporting is prepared to support the compliance requirements relevant to each project.

Looking up through the canopy of a mature river red gum during an on-site tree assessment

Our Process

A clear, evidence-based approach

  • 01

    Initial Consultation

    Understand the client's requirements and define the scope of the assessment.

  • 02

    Site Assessment

    Conduct a professional on-site inspection and technical assessment.

  • 03

    Technical Analysis

    Consider tree condition, site context, risk, environmental factors and relevant requirements.

  • 04

    Reporting

    Provide clear, evidence-based findings and recommendations.

  • 05

    Client Confidence

    Ensure the client understands the findings, requirements and appropriate next steps.

Need Independent Arboricultural Advice?

Discuss your project with Edward Saunders, Founder & Principal Consultant.

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