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Permitting, Construction, and Compliance

Construction projects demand careful planning to protect trees and navigate complex permitting requirements. Many municipalities require permits for pruning or removal, and our experts are equipped to manage every step—from research and submission to approval. Certain phases of construction may also call for oversight from a certified arborist to monitor tree preservation compliance throughout the project’s lifecycle. SavATree offers the expertise to support your project with detailed monitoring and reporting, ensuring that your efforts align with regulations and that preserved trees receive the protection they need to thrive.

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Benefits of Professional Tree Care

Reduce Risk

Reduce Risk

Trees are both assets and liabilities. Protect your property with expert tree care that mitigates risk, minimizes hazards, and ensures a safe environment for all to enjoy.

Adhere to Requirements

Adhere to Requirements

Meet safety and environmental requirements while enhancing the property’s aesthetic appeal. Our professional tree care solutions are tailored to each property's unique needs.

Identify Challenges Early

Identify Challenges Early

Address potential tree health issues before they escalate. Our proactive care services identify and correct problems early, saving you from costly damages and preserving your landscape’s beauty.

Restore Tree Health

Restore Tree Health

Restore your property’s trees to their full glory with precise pruning that promotes healthy growth, improves structure, and enhances the natural beauty of your landscape, ensuring vibrant, resilient trees.

Treat Diseases Quickly

Treat Diseases Quickly

Our specialized treatments help protect your trees from common and emerging diseases. Early intervention and ongoing care keep your trees healthy for a lush, thriving landscape year-round.

Benefits of Professional Tree Care

Reduce Risk

Reduce Risk

Trees are both assets and liabilities. Protect your property with expert tree care that mitigates risk, minimizes hazards, and ensures a safe environment for all to enjoy.

Adhere to Requirements

Adhere to Requirements

Meet safety and environmental requirements while enhancing the property’s aesthetic appeal. Our professional tree care solutions are tailored to each property's unique needs.

Identify Challenges Early

Identify Challenges Early

Address potential tree health issues before they escalate. Our proactive care services identify and correct problems early, saving you from costly damages and preserving your landscape’s beauty.

Restore Tree Health

Restore Tree Health

Restore your property’s trees to their full glory with precise pruning that promotes healthy growth, improves structure, and enhances the natural beauty of your landscape, ensuring vibrant, resilient trees.

Treat Diseases Quickly

Treat Diseases Quickly

Our specialized treatments help protect your trees from common and emerging diseases. Early intervention and ongoing care keep your trees healthy for a lush, thriving landscape year-round.

Tree Preservation Plans

The experts at the SavATree Consulting Group create tree preservation plans according to the local code and aligned with the American National Standard for tree, Shrub, and Other Wood Plant Management – Standard Practices (ANSI A300 Part 5). This includes management of trees and shrubs during site planning, site development, and construction.

A Tree Preservation Plan may include:

  • Assessment of trees whose critical root zones are close to the limit of disturbance
  • Evaluating trees for preservation or removal
  • Providing specifications for protection of trees to be preserved
  • Canopy cover assessments
  • Calculations for compliance purposes
  • Mitigation planning

Phases of Tree Preservation Planning

  • Planning: This is where existing conditions are mapped, including an inventory of existing trees and mapping of a tree canopy.
     
  • Design: In this phase, site design is done, the limits of disturbance are determined and the tree management plan in completed. The tree management plan will tell which trees are being removed, which trees are being retained, which trees require preservation measures, and how those measures will be implemented and monitored. This phase may also include mapping of expected post-construction tree canopy and mitigation calculations for tree and/or tree canopy removal.
     
  • Pre-construction: Before construction activity occurs, the limits of disturbance are marked in the field. Activities such as root pruning may be performed along the limits of disturbance to separate trees being retained from the area being graded so that roots of retained trees are cut cleanly and not torn. Tree protection fencing is erected along tree protection zones with signage identifying tree preservation areas.
     
  • Construction: Tree preservation measures may be monitored at a specified interval. Monitoring may include photo documentation, reports, or both. Reasons for monitoring include:

1. Verifying that tree protection fencing and signage are operational and not breached

2. Making sure tree preservation areas are not being used to store materials or equipment

3. Ensuring no damage has been done to the trees being preserved
 

  • Post-Construction: Landscape installation is normally performed at the end of the construction activity. Planting inspections may be performed at the completion of construction and at a prescribed survival check time. It may also include verification that mitigation requirements have been fulfilled.

The best way to save trees and money on your project is to plan for it at the start! The further into a project you wait to decide if you are going to make tangible efforts to preserve your trees, the higher the costs of mitigation and protection and the lower the possibility of success. Learn more about our Construction Care & Tree Preservation HERE. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As certified arborists, we provide expert, tailored care for your trees and greenery, using science-based solutions to meet your unique landscape needs.

  • Yes, our organic program uses OMRI-reviewed ingredients, and we customize programs with organic, traditional, or hybrid options to suit your landscape goals.

  • Yes, we provide customized landscape care, risk assessments, and consulting for commercial properties to enhance curb appeal, protect value, and ensure safety.

  • We’re reducing our carbon footprint through operational improvements and hybrid/organic programs, and our Consulting Group supports large-scale environmental projects at all levels. Our product selection is guided by agroscience and a three-tiered protocol to ensure environmental safety, efficacy, and cost. All our regulated ingredients are EPA-approved.

  • Yes. Our ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Consultants perform industry standard tree risk assessments. We follow all national safety standards (the ANSI A300 Part 9 standards, using the formula Probability x Consequences = Risk).

  • Yes. We offer plant health care services tailored to each unique property to properly support plant vigor, growth, and lifespan. Our arborists diagnose and treat insect and disease conditions to provide customized treatment plans for each unique species.

  • SavATree offers organic, traditional, and hybrid lawn care programs. Unlike other companies whose treatments are one-size-fits-all, we target our techniques and applications to the specific conditions of your grass and plants, the soil they’re growing in, and any other aspects that can impact the health of your turf.

  • SavATree is the leader in tree, shrub, and lawn care, with an award-winning team of ISA Certified Arborists. We tailor programs to enhance the safety and beauty of your property. A SavATree arborist will assess your landscape and provide a cost-effective, eco-friendly plan before our crews begin.

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The crew was on time, courteous, and cleaned up afterwards. The tree was pruned to my satisfaction.

Stuart Bancroft

Stuart Bancroft

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They have been doing a great job treating our fir trees for the last several years. To be ready for the next wind/ice storm they just cabled the trees together. Angel's crew was great. They did great work and answered all of my questions. Will continue to use SavATree.

Adam Burns

Adam Burns

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Grant, Mikey & Dakota did a fantastic job. SavATree was great to work with. They were punctual, professional & had excellent communication. We won’t be calling anyone else next time our tree needs trimmed.

Ben Friedman

Ben Friedman

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The crew was great. Luis, the foreman shared insights on his knowledge of tree roots. I have trees that needed replanted to allow for more shade in certain areas of the property and they transplanted them. I am so happy with the results.

Maria Moncrief

Maria Moncrief

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SavATree just cabled an elm tree in my front yard and I had a great experience with the company...I especially wanted to commend Alyssa and Brandon...both are very friendly, professional and took the time to make sure we understood the process for saving our tree...based I my experience I recommend this company.

Dave

Dave

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I like the year end yard review of grass and trees. Its very proactive. I took advice and had a tree removed as I was told it had a disease and could not be saved. Process was quick and efficient. The only thing that could have given a Five Star rating was to be able to have treated the tree and saved it.

Jeff G

Jeff G

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I recently worked with Geoff Davis from Save a Tree.com and I was very happy with his service. He was professional, knowledgeable, and thorough, taking the time to assess my trees and explain their recommendations clearly. What impressed me most was their his passion for tree care and commitment to preserving the environment. I highly recommend Geoff and Save a Tree.com for anyone needing...

Avnish Sikka

Avnish Sikka

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Perfect service, easy to respond, and fast turnaround. We needed a pruning of a tree to comply with city standards. The representative Frank was very nice and did a great job. We compared prices and they had a good estimate.

Myle Vu

Myle Vu

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When Nye's came to my home to give me an estimate, the tree expert listened to my concerns, and gave me a couple of options. He did not pressure me to take the option that would cost me the most. He also gave me the option to have my work done in the winter so save money!! When the team came to trim-up my tree, I was impressed by the promptness and courtesy of the team members. We...

Chali Wertz

Chali Wertz

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The Tree Mechanics very friendly and kind crew did a spectacular job getting up into the trees and removing the branches that were broken and dead. Then they picked up all the branches and turned them into small pieces with their machine. We highly recommend them for keeping trees healthy.

Nancy Peterson

Nancy Peterson