Construction & Trees

Tree conservation is often the last item in the design phase. The building design and grading plan is finished, and ready for permitting. And then the project gets stuck because the tree protection issues have not been addressed. 

Onebark’s super power is fixing these issues quickly. We understand the project arborist is often the final step - and that’s exactly where we feel comfortable. We are consulting arborists that keep things moving ahead. 

We don’t make problems, we solve them:

• Tree Protection Plans
• Tree Prescriptions
• Tree Location
• Specimen and Landmark Tree Analysis
• Feasibility Studies

Being part of the team in the beginning is great too. We are arborists that support the design team and owner’s goals. We love being a company that developers and builders come to when they need an arborist who understands everything - from conservation to code compliance. 

Want to know more? Send us a request.  Let’s get started.

Tree Prescriptions
A Tree Prescription is a document that analyzes construction impact and prescribes a protocol to minimize injury to the tree. It normally includes a treatment plan that helps maximize tree survivability. Each municipality has its own guidelines for writing prescriptions, so the tree prescription must meet local Best Management Practice requirements.

Tree Care Plans

While a tree prescription helps resolve impact to a tree, a Tree Care Plan adds a management layer that goes beyond simple treatment. Some jurisdictions, such as Alpharetta, require a Tree Care Plan as part of a land disturbance permit. A Tree Care Plan is a set of specifications that will communicate procedures, treatments, protections, and timelines. Onebark produces Tree Care Plans for both construction projects and property management teams.

Tree Inventories & Location

Most municipalities in the Atlanta area require tree inventories as part of any land disturbance permit. Onebark will work with your design team to make sure the tree inventory truly reflects the conditions on the site.

We can locate trees, and work with your design team to integrate the location data into your survey.

Specimen & Landmark Tree Analysis

An accurate reflection of Specimen tree conditions is critical to the success of a project. If specimen tree are incorrectly measured or diagnosed, a project will spend too much on tree recompense and replanting. Our arborists use the unique specimen tree definitions contained in each municipal ordinance to skillfully assess specimen trees and reduce financial liability. Jesse Milton, the president of Onebark, has been assessing Specimen trees for over 27 years.

Tree Protection Plans

Onebark can provide your design team with all the required arborist information for your plan submittals. We specialize in Decatur Tree Plans, Smyrna Tree Plans, Brookhaven Tree Plans, Alpharetta Tree Care Plans, and Atlanta Tree Prescriptions.

Tree Feasibility Studies

A feasibility study is a consultative approach to helping a design team make decisions about tree conservation. We are tree conservationists with a sharp pragmatic edge. Onebark understands the risk and liability of trees. We draw upon our extensive knowledge of how trees react to impact and changing site conditions. A feasibility study may be a simple one-time meeting on a residential infill lot...or a long-term study for a commercial development. 

Whatever the project size, our customers return to us again and again to help them make the right decisions about tree conservation.