Not every tree
problem needs
a chainsaw.
Independent, ISA-certified consulting for homeowners, attorneys, developers, and municipalities who need real answers about their trees, not a sales pitch for removal.
A second opinion your trees deserve.
Most tree companies make money removing trees. I make money understanding them. As an independent consulting arborist, I have no equipment to sell, no crew to keep busy, and no incentive to recommend work you don't need.
What you get is an unbiased assessment grounded in science and a decade of field experience. Whether you're settling a property dispute, protecting trees during construction, or just trying to figure out why your oak looks wrong, I'll tell you what's actually going on and what to do about it.
About My Practice →What I do, and what you’ll walk away with.
Diagnostic Assessment
Something's wrong with your tree and you need to know what it is, how serious it is, and what to do next. You get a written report with a clear diagnosis and a guide for what to do (if anything).
Learn More →Risk Assessment
Formal tree risk evaluation using ISA TRAQ methodology. Required by insurance, lenders, and municipalities. You get a defensible risk rating and management recommendations.
Learn More →Tree Appraisal
What is your tree worth? Formal valuation for insurance claims, legal disputes, property damage, and tax purposes using CTLA methodology and the Guide for Plant Appraisal.
Learn More →Expert & Forensic
Expert witness testimony, litigation support, and forensic tree analysis. When trees are at the center of a legal dispute, you need an arborist whose work holds up in court.
Learn More →Pre-Construction Survey
Tree inventories, protection plans, and permit compliance before you break ground. Avoid costly fines and protect the trees that add value to your development.
Learn More →Not Sure What You Need?
Most people don't. That's fine. Call me, describe the situation, and I'll tell you whether you need a consultation at all, and if so, which type.
Let's Talk →
Trees are my first language. Reports are my second.
I got into tree care by accident, needed a job, got talked into it, and wouldn’t have it any other way. After years of diagnostics, plant health care, and property assessments, I moved into independent consulting because I kept seeing the same problem: homeowners and property managers being pushed into expensive, sometimes catastrophic decisions by the very people claiming to be tree experts.
Now I provide the independent expertise that tree companies, attorneys, insurers, and homeowners need to make the right call. No crew to pay, no equipment to justify, no upsell. Just the truth about your trees.
Full Bio & Credentials →Field notes from a
consulting arborist.
When Do You Need a Consulting Arborist (Not Just a Tree Company)?
Most people don't know independent consulting arborists exist. Here's what we do, how we're different, and when you need one.
What Does a Tree Risk Assessment Actually Tell You?
Your insurer or lender asked for a TRAQ assessment. Here's what that means, what the report covers, and why it matters.
How Much Is My Tree Worth? Understanding Tree Appraisals
Storm damage, neighbor disputes, construction, when you need a dollar figure for a tree, here's how the process works.
Have a tree question?
Let’s figure it out.
Whether you know exactly what you need or have no idea where to start, reach out. No pressure, no commitment, just an honest conversation about your situation.