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Tree Inventories and Forest Surveys for Estates, Stratas and Parks
A tree or forest survey records the trees on a property along with their characteristics, hazards and maintenance needs. Oakstead Tree & Property Care conducts tree inventories and forest surveys for estates, stratas, parks and forested land in Greater Victoria and the Cowichan Valley, led by Jon, a provincially certified Silviculture Surveyor.
In plain words
A tree survey lists the trees on a property. It notes their condition, hazards and care needs. Jon leads surveys for estates, stratas, parks and forest land.
Jon has been conducting surveys in the Natural Resources Management field, throughout his career. He is a provincially certified Silviculture Surveyor.
In the urban setting, having good records of all the trees on your estate, strata, or park is a good management tool. Jon recommends tree inventories as a good place to start. A tree inventory is a record of all the trees on your property and a summary of their characteristics, features, hazards, or maintenance requirements. Survey structure and content, and reporting format, can vary depending on the need at hand.
Tree and Forest Surveys: frequently asked questions
What is a tree inventory?
A tree inventory is a record of all the trees on your property with a summary of their characteristics, features, hazards and maintenance requirements. It gives estate owners, strata councils and park managers a clear starting point for planning tree care.
Does my strata need a tree inventory?
A tree inventory is a useful management tool for any strata, estate or park with many trees. Good records help you plan maintenance, budget for work and spot hazards early. Survey content and report format can be tailored to your needs.
Who conducts tree and forest surveys for Oakstead?
Surveys are led by Jon, who has conducted surveys in natural resources management throughout his career and is a provincially certified Silviculture Surveyor. He tailors survey structure, content and reporting to the purpose of each project.
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