Trees and Development.

Seeking expert tree advice at an early stage identifies potential areas of conflict and provides practical and realistic solutions. It can dramatically speed up the planning process.

Donald Rodger provides a comprehensive management package for trees in relation to new or existing development, from initial site survey through to tree protection and monitoring.

• Tree surveys to British Standard 5837 (2005)
• Site planning and layout
• Arboricultural Implication Studies
• Assessment of amenity value
• Tree retention and protection in line with British Standard 5837 (2005)
• Tree retention in adverse conditions - solutions to difficult situations
• Monitoring tree health during and after development
• Specification of tree works
• The management of trees in relation to new development
• Woodland management
• Recommendations for new planting
• Liaison with local authorities and interested groups
• Expert witness at appeals and public enquiries

Clients include a broad spectrum of architects, planning consultants, developers and house building companies. Projects typically range from single houses to major new developments.