Certified Arborist Services

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Whether it is an insect, disease, or other issue affecting your tree or landscape, we can help. Rather than guessing what the problem is, Rodney, our certified arborist, will use a systematic process to pinpoint and diagnosis the cause of your tree’s disorder, then give you a recommendation for treatment if one exists.

If your tree or landscape has been damaged or destroyed during construction activities or some other accident like a car crash our certified arborist can appraise the cost to replace or repair the tree. If you live in San Luis Obispo or the surrounding area, give us a call

Rodney our certified arborist holds a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification® issued by the International Society of Arboriculture. Sometimes even healthy looking trees can be hazard trees.  Before you buy or build your next home be sure to have Rodney perform a tree risk assessment to determine the structurally integrity of your trees. 

Tree protection is a very important part of developing a piece of land, remodeling a home or performing any other construction activity that occurs near or directly under a tree. Damage caused to a tree root system can lead to severe decline, destabilization or even death of a tree. Our certified arborist Rodney, can develop a tree protection plan that, will not only help you be compliant with local ordinances, but also help you keep your tree in healthy condition during your project and into the future.

Once you have your tree protection plan and have implemented recommended tree protection measures, it is important to monitor contractors who are working on site to make sure they are complying with the plan and doing everything to keep your trees safe. Our certified arborist Rodney can provide tree protection plan briefings to contractors, give guidance and oversight throughout the duration of your project.

If you own a large tract of woodlands, or a large property with lots of landscape trees it can be difficult and expensive to keep up with the care they need. We provide you with a management plan that will give you an assessment of your woodland or landscape tree health, type of work required and timetable for work to be completed. With a management plan in place, you can begin to budget for maintenance and prioritize your tree management goals.

If your trees or landscape are already affected, Rodney can make a correct diagnosis and develop a customized solution. Early detection is key for quickly resolving tree pest and disease issues. Being proactive and receiving an insect and disease prevention regimen will increase the health of your trees and arm them against disease and pest infestation. 

Choosing the right tree for the right place is a very important decision. Tree and landscape plans are expensive, so it makes sense that you want to choose trees and plants that you won’t regret planting. We can give you suggestions for trees that are suited for our environment, are the right size and provide you with the aesthetics you want. Before you make your next tree purchase or finalize your landscape plans, let us review your plans so you can plant a tree that will last for generations.

 The County of San Luis Obispo and various cities throughout the county require that you be issued a permit to remove a tree. Removing a tree without a permit can be a costly mistake. At Heritage Tree Arboricultural Consulting, we are familiar with all of the tree ordinances in the county and can guide you through the process so you can comply with the law and get your permit processed quickly.

Heritage Tree is uniquely qualified to give educational presentations on many aspects of arboriculture. We have worked with all age groups and skill levels. Some of the presentations we have given are Young Tree Planting and Care, Hobby Fruit Orchard Pruning and Management, Tree Protection for Contractors and Climate Change and the Urban Forest.

Whether you are designing a new subdivision or doing a community street tree planting it is important to choose the right tree for the right place. We can help you design your street tree planting and address everything from planting space specifications to species diversity and drought tolerance.