Arborist Consulting & Permits
Tree Management Plans for Home Builds and Developments in Saanich
A tree management plan documents the trees on a property and sets out how they will be retained, protected, maintained or replaced during and after development. Oakstead Tree & Property Care's International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists prepare tree management and protection plans in Saanich, Victoria and the Cowichan Valley for homeowners, developers and municipalities, following American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Canadian Landscape Standards.
In plain words
A tree management plan lists the trees on a property. It says how each will be kept, protected or replaced during building. Oakstead's Certified Arborists write these plans.
As ISA Certified Arborists specializing in urban forestry, we offer a comprehensive range of science-based services to support the management, protection, and preservation of trees in urban and rural spaces. Our expertise includes developing detailed Tree Management Plans and Tree Protection Plans to ensure the health and safety of trees while meeting the needs of property owners, developers, and municipalities. We also provide guidance on Root Protection & Encroachment Solutions and Tree Planting & Selection to promote sustainable landscapes.
Protecting trees during development
We specialize in Construction Tree Protection Plans and Root Zone Protection & Preservation to safeguard trees during development projects, including Tree Retention & Removal Assessments to balance tree preservation and project requirements. Our Pre-Development Tree Surveys and Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) Planning help clients meet the requirements of Municipal Tree Bylaws using ANSI and the Canadian Landscape Standards.
Air Spade service
Oakstead also offers an Air Spade service. The Air Spade tool is used to excavate soil within tree root zones without impacting tree roots. This tool can get into some very tight spaces, and can be essential for assessing root condition, or excavating trenches through tree root zones without damaging roots.
Planning your build
Oakstead will assist with steering your home build or larger development through the Tree Management Planning process. We provide accurate data collection, concise, high-quality tree reports, and oversight of operations. Regardless of the size of your development, it’s always a good idea to have our ISA Arborist out to the site for a conversation before finalizing your Site Plan.
Increment bore sampling is also available.
If you’d like to just get the conversation started, or want to schedule a viewing of your project in the Saanich and Victoria area, please give us a call at (250) 888-9222 or request a consultation online through the request form on our Get a Quote page, and we’ll get right back to you.
Tree Management Plans: frequently asked questions
What is a tree management plan?
A tree management plan records the trees on a site and sets out which will be retained or removed, how they will be protected during construction, and how they will be cared for or replaced afterward. Municipalities often request one before protected trees are removed or impacted.
When should I talk to an arborist about my building project?
Before you finalize your site plan. Whatever the size of your development, an early site visit from an ISA Certified Arborist helps you plan around protected trees, set tree protection zones, and avoid costly redesigns or permit delays later.
What is a tree protection zone?
A tree protection zone (TPZ) is the area around a tree, including its root zone, that is fenced or otherwise protected during construction to prevent soil compaction, root damage and other harm. Oakstead plans TPZs to help clients meet municipal tree bylaws.
Ready to talk to a Certified Arborist?
We respond to every request. Serving the Saanich Peninsula, Greater Victoria and the Cowichan Valley.