Tree
Inventories Tree
and natural resource inventories are essential for planning,
maintenance scheduling, cost estimating, mapping, and managing
resources and decision-making. Your trees are identified
to the species or hybrid level (and often to the sub-species
or horticultural variety), measured, and assigned an inventory
number.
Assessment (including
Hazard Assessment) We can assess the health
of your trees and natural resources. We can diagnose
pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies, identify injuries
and weaknesses, and recommend remedial pruning, cabling,
fertilization, or removal if necessary. This information
can pinpoint trees that constitute a safety hazard, and,
when coupled with an inventory, provides essential information
for developing management priorities, budgeting, and planning.
Computerized Digital
Mapping The Morris Consultants can depict
your natural resources in CAD (using AutoCAD) or GIS (using
ArcVIEW). Trees can be referenced with information
from our inventories/assessments, while tree icons can show
canopy size, tree type, life expectancy or other information.
Tree Protection During
Construction Before construction begins,
it is important to adequately protect trees by involving
the Morris Consultants in all project phases, from initial
planning to after-construction tree care. We identify
tree protection zones, structural root zones, and can estimate
the chances of tree mortality if protection zones are violated.
Cost Estimation and
Planning We use our inventory/assessment
information to estimate the cost of tree removals, stump
grinding, pruning, cabling, and other tasks. We can
prepare a prioritized phased management program customized
to fit your budget. We can provide valuable advise
on such issues as tree pruning, tree removal, lightning
protection, and new tree planting and selection.
Workshops, Courses,
Training We provide introductory through
expert-level courses and seminars on a wide range of arboricultural
topics. These sessions provide hands-on training and
background information, enabling our clients to actively
manage their tree resource using best management practices
and the most current standards. A recent popular subject
has been target pruning, which involves correct location
of pruning cuts to encourage strong branch formation, while
ensuring that the tree can heal properly and quickly.
(Target pruning mimics the natural tendencies of trees to
"self-prune" unwanted limbs while causing the least harm
to the living portion of the tree.) See below for
a list of classes we offer*.
Signage, Interpretation
The Morris Consultants team can help culture and foster
an appreciation of your site by designing a system of interpretive
signs, reference labels, and educational displays.
Diagnostics and Soil
Testing We diagnose problematic tree health
and safety conditions by using the most up-to-date specialty
tools such as the Resistograph, a handheld device which
can detect rot, cracks, cavities, or sound wood within the
tree.
Specification/Ordinance
Writing/Development The Morris Consultants
can craft tree-related specifications customized to fit
your project. Rather than adopting an "out-of-the-can"
tree ordinance, we can work with you to develop ordinances
that fit your particular needs and circumstances.
