Prairie Tree Care
Consultation Services

Pre-Construction Planning and Analysis

Before breaking ground on any project, understanding the existing tree resources on your site is essential. Our Certified Arborists conduct thorough tree inventories that document species, size, health, and condition of all significant trees on your property. This baseline data becomes invaluable for making informed decisions about which trees can be preserved, which pose risks, and how site design can be optimized to protect valuable specimens. We analyze site plans with an arborist's eye, identifying potential conflicts between proposed construction and existing trees before they become costly problems. We can also determine which trees are suitable for planting in certain areas based on factors such as drainage, soil type, and exposure. 

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Tree Protection Zone Implementation

One of the most critical aspects of construction projects is establishing and maintaining proper Tree Protection Zones (TPZ). These designated areas around valuable trees create buffers that prevent root damage, soil compaction, and trunk injuries during construction activities. We provide detailed TPZ specifications based on each tree's critical root zone, species characteristics, and site conditions. Our recommendations help ensure compliance with local municipal requirements while giving your preserved trees the best chance of long-term survival and health.

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Construction Monitoring and Compliance

Throughout the construction process, we can provide ongoing monitoring services to ensure that tree protection measures remain in place and effective. We work collaboratively with project managers and construction teams to address challenges as they arise, offering practical solutions that keep projects moving forward while maintaining tree health. This proactive approach prevents violations of local tree preservation ordinances and protects your project from potential delays or fines.

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Post-Construction Assessment and Recovery

After construction concludes, we evaluate the condition of preserved trees and develop customized care plans to support their recovery from construction stress. This may include specialized pruning, soil remediation, root zone management, or Plant Health Care treatments designed to help trees regain vigor and establish themselves in their altered environment.

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Specialized Expertise for Professionals

Landscape architects and designers benefit from our technical expertise when developing plans for clients. We provide the arboricultural knowledge that complements your design vision, ensuring that tree-related elements of your projects are both beautiful and biologically sound. For property managers overseeing multiple sites or large estates, our consultation services function as having a Certified Arborist on your team without the overhead of a full-time employee.

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Strategic Partnership Approach

What sets our consultation services apart is our commitment to collaborative problem-solving. We understand that every project has unique constraints, budgets, and timelines. Rather than simply providing reports and walking away, we work alongside your team to find practical solutions that balance multiple objectives. Our goal is always to add value – whether that means preserving specimen trees that enhance property values, ensuring regulatory compliance, or providing the technical documentation needed for permitting and approvals.

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Available throughout northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, northern Indiana, and southern Michigan, Prairie Tree Care's consultation services bring arboricultural experience to your most important projects. Contact us to discuss how our expertise can support your development, design, or property management goals.