Specialist Arboriculture Services Supporting Native Vegetation, Development and Resource Consents
Our arboriculture services focus on the protection, assessment, and long-term management of native and urban trees across New Zealand. We work with landowners, developers, and planners to assess tree health, structural condition, and ecological value, particularly where trees are affected by development, infrastructure works, or land-use change.
Our team provides expert assessments addressing issues such as root disturbance, disease, pest impacts, and construction-related stress. These services are often required to support resource consent applications, inform vegetation removal decisions, or meet consent conditions under the Resource Management Act (RMA) and local planning provisions, including the Auckland Unitary Plan.
We specialise in the preservation of indigenous vegetation, including species such as pōhutukawa, nīkau, and other native trees commonly protected under planning rules and Significant Ecological Area (SEA) overlays.
Our approach considers ecological value, tree condition, and site constraints to provide clear, defensible recommendations for avoidance, protection, or mitigation. Where vegetation removal or modification is proposed, we support clients through ecological assessment, mitigation planning, and implementation to achieve positive ecological outcomes while maintaining compliance with planning requirements.
Effective weed and invasive species control is essential for maintaining the health of native vegetation and supporting long-term ecological resilience. We provide targeted weed management services addressing invasive species such as pampas, gorse, blackberry, and privet, particularly in sensitive ecological areas.
Our methods include site assessment, physical removal, and selective control techniques designed to minimise off-target impacts and protect surrounding indigenous flora. These services are often integrated into ecological management plans and restoration programmes required as part of resource consent conditions.
We provide practical, science-based advice to support sustainable tree management and long-term ecological stewardship. This includes guidance on managing pest species, protecting root zones during construction, and implementing best-practice tree protection measures on development sites.
Where required, our suitably qualified and experienced ecologists (SQEP) can provide site supervision, monitoring, and reporting to ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved plans and consent conditions, helping clients achieve compliance while safeguarding ecological values.
