Consulting arboriculture · Melbourne
Early project input
Trees can influence site layout, access, services, levels and construction methods. Early arboricultural input helps the project team understand which trees may be suitable for retention, where root constraints are likely to affect the design and what further assessment may be required.
The aim is not to argue for or against development. It is to give the project team accurate tree information so design, planning and construction decisions can be made with fewer surprises later.
Report types
The required arboricultural report depends on the stage of the project, the available drawings and the requirements of the relevant authority. The scope is confirmed before work begins.
Early planning
Early-stage tree information to support site acquisition, feasibility and concept design. This report records the trees, their condition and retention considerations before the design is fixed.
Design assessment
Assessment of the proposed design against retained trees, with practical responses that can minimise or avoid impacts.
Construction documentation
A written, logical and sequential specification for protecting and managing retained trees during development.
Site drawing
A project drawing showing where required tree protection measures apply and how they relate to the proposed works.
Project delivery
Ongoing arboricultural support during pre-construction, site works and project completion. Attendance is matched to the approved documentation, permit conditions and critical stages for the project.
Early tree constraints, coordinated impact assessment and practical protection documentation for single dwellings, 2 to 4 lot developments, subdivisions and consultant-led projects.
Clear reporting for planning applications, extensions, new homes and tree removal permit requests where an independent arboricultural assessment is required.
Tree protection specifications, plans, inspections and project arborist support that translate planning requirements into practical site controls.
Design coordination
Clear survey information, tree locations and root-zone constraints allow the design team to test options before the project is submitted to Council.
Site constraints
Tree roots, levels, existing structures and proposed works do not operate independently. Site-specific assessment identifies design constraints early and shows where modifications, construction methods or protection measures will be required.
An arboricultural report provides evidence and professional recommendations, including sympathetic design alternatives where possible. It does not guarantee a planning permit, approval to remove a tree or acceptance of a particular design. Final decisions remain with the relevant authority.
AS4970:2025 aligned process
Tree protection is most effective when it develops with the project. The service can be scaled to suit a single dwelling, a multi-lot development or a larger consultant-led project.
Review the site, complete the preliminary tree assessment, coordinate the design and assess likely development impacts.
Confirm project requirements, prepare tree protection documentation and review protection measures before site works begin.
Provide project arborist attendance at nominated critical stages and practical advice when site conditions change.
Review retained trees and protection outcomes, complete agreed records and provide completion documentation where required.
Information to send
Missing information can be identified during the initial review.
Consulting across Melbourne & Victoria
Subject to service-area eligibility.
Service area note: Consulting work cannot currently be accepted for properties within Maroondah municipality due to a professional conflict-of-interest requirement.
Frequently asked questions
As early as possible, ideally before the site layout is fixed. Early input gives the design team more options to respond to tree constraints and can reduce redesign later.
A preliminary report records the trees and early constraints before detailed design. An Arboricultural Impact Assessment reviews a proposed design and explains the likely impacts, design response and protection requirements for retained trees.
Yes, where an independent arboricultural assessment is required. The report can document tree condition, site context and relevant considerations, but the relevant authority decides whether removal is approved.
The most useful set usually includes a feature and level survey, site plan, floor plans, elevations, demolition plan, civil information, service layout and landscape plan. The exact requirements depend on the project.
They may be required by the relevant authority, permit conditions or project circumstances. They are particularly useful when retained trees need clear protection measures, site controls and inspection requirements during construction.
No. It provides a structured arboricultural assessment and recommendations. Planning and permit decisions remain with the relevant authority.