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Tree Inventory and Management Plans

Comprehensive Tree Data Collection and Arboricultural Assessment

Understanding your tree stock is the foundation of responsible landscape management and planning. A tree inventory provides accurate, site-specific information on the species composition, location, condition, and maturity of trees within an area. Whether for long-term management, safety assessment, or development planning, detailed tree data enables informed and sustainable decision-making.

We provide tailored tree inventory surveys for clients ranging from private estates to local authorities and large institutions. We deliver detailed and practical assessments that form the basis of effective tree management and long-term planning.

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Why Commission a Tree Inventory?

Identify the health, structure, and life stage of each tree.

Establish a baseline record for monitoring changes and trends over time.

Support asset management, budgeting, and maintenance programming.

Inform planning and development decisions, ensuring tree protection and sustainability.

Demonstrate compliance with planning and environmental policy.

Contribute to wider biodiversity and carbon sequestration objectives.

What Our Tree Inventory Surveys Include

  • On-site data collection – Recording species, location, size, age class, physiological and structural condition, and life expectancy.
  • Tree tagging and mapping – Assigning unique reference numbers and plotting tree positions accurately on a Tree Location Plan using digital or CAD-based mapping.
  • Tree condition assessment – Identifying defects, decay, pest or disease presence, and other factors affecting tree safety or health.
  • Tree management and maintenance plan – Prioritised recommendations for pruning, remedial works, removal, or replanting.
  • Future management recommendations – Guidance on monitoring cycles, replacement planting, and succession planning.

Our reports are concise, clearly formatted, and designed for practical use by land managers, contractors, and planners alike.

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Scalable Surveys for All Property Types

Larger-Scale Tree Inventories

Comprehensive tree surveys for university campuses, business parks, local authority grounds, and country estates. Often involves mapping and tagging hundreds of trees for long-term management.

Smaller-Scale Tree Surveys

Targeted assessments for small commercial sites or domestic properties. Focused on high-risk zones such as driveways, paths, or boundaries.

Individual Tree Surveys

Detailed inspections for high-value trees, veteran specimens, or where specific safety or condition concerns exist.

Why Choose Arbtech Ireland

  • Experienced arboricultural consultants with professional qualifications and practical expertise.
  • Fully compliant with BS5837:2012 and BS3998:2010.
  • Reports tailored to your site, formatted for planners, land managers, and contractors.
  • Integration with GIS or CAD systems for seamless data management.
  • Clear, evidence-based recommendations supporting long-term sustainability.

How to Commission a Tree Inventory

Initial consultation – We discuss your site, purpose, and data requirements.

Quotation and proposal – A clear, fixed-cost estimate tailored to your brief.

Field survey – On-site data collection by qualified arboricultural consultants.

Reporting and mapping – Delivery of detailed reports and digital mapping (PDF, DWG, or GIS format).

Ongoing management – Optional periodic re-surveys or monitoring updates to keep your tree data current.

Plan for the long-term health of your trees

We’ll survey your tree stock and create a clear management plan to guide maintenance, safety, and future planting.