Arboricultural Services

Our ISA-certified arborists provide guidance on complex environmental compliance needs.

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Tree Inventory Report for 2940 Alum Rock Avenue Project, City of San José

FCS prepared a Tree Inventory Report for a proposed affordable housing project site in the City of San José, California. The report was based on a field survey conducted across the 3.4-acre project site and an Off-site Improvement Area. Trees were evaluated using standard arborist assessment procedures and ground-level inspections, which included a thorough visual examination of each tree and its surrounding environment.

As an extension of FCS’s Biological Resources Management services, our experienced ISA-certified arborists help you navigate tree assessment, inventory, protection and management plans, project due diligence, and more.

We provide expertise in the field to survey tree inventories, determine overall tree health, diagnosis, tree selection, construction monitoring, and more, all while coordinating with CEQA, NEPA, and other local, state, and federal guidelines.

We understand the various challenges that our clients often face. As a result, we provide our clients with environmental compliance services that extend into all areas of project needs and developments. These efforts are made possible by our experienced ISA certified staff who offer expertise conducting field work to survey tree inventories, determine overall tree health, diagnosis, tree selection and structural integrity, construction monitoring, diagnosis, and more.

Arborist Reports (with appropriate tree assessment and recommendations, if needed)
Basic Tree Risk Assessments
Protected and/or Special-Status Tree Identification
Municipal Compliance and Tree Removal Permits
Prepare Tree Inventory Maps
Project Design Consultation/Due Diligence Reports
Tree Management, Protection, Preservation, and Disease Plans
Tree Selection and Installation
Urban Forestry and Management

ISA Certified Arborist Team

Hannah Carney, MAGD

Managing Biologist/ Lead Arboriculturist, ISA Certified Arborist (Credential ID WE-15232A)

Kelly Evans

Assoicate Biologist, ISA Certified Arborist (Credential ID WE-14754A)

Select Projects

Arborist Report for Multifamily Housing Project

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) conducted a detailed tree assessment for a proposed 1,464-unit affordable housing development in Santa Rosa, California. FCS ISA Certified Arborists conducted tree species identification, trunk measurements, and health assessments to support environmentally responsible construction planning.

Affordable Housing Apartment Project Arborist Report

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) provided arboriculture services for a 106-unit affordable apartment project to support the construction of a residential development located in the Town of Windsor, California. FCS conducted a comprehensive tree assessment and subsequent arborist report to identify and evaluate trees within the project site and off-site improvement areas.

Self-Storage Facility Infectious Tree Disease Management Plan

FCS developed an Infectious Tree Disease Management Plan for a Long Beach self-storage project, providing expert arboriculture services to identify, manage, and mitigate tree disease risks during site development.

Jurupa Valley Specific Plan EIR and Specialized Ecological Studies

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) prepared a project-level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a Specific Plan in Jurupa Valley and conducted specialized studies on a rare 13,000-year-old Palmer’s oak clone located on-site.

How we can help

In an ever-changing regulatory and sustainability environment, FCS understands the challenges you face. Our highly qualified environmental specialists, energy management consultants, and technical experts deliver integrated, industry-specific solutions that move your project forward—so that you can focus on what matters.

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Arborist Consulting and Assessments as Key Project Development Resources

Arboricultural consultants are the authoritative experts on trees and provide a key service to both municipalities and developers, conducting assessments, taking inventory of trees within a project site,…

FAQ

What is an Incidental Take Permit (ITP)?

An incidental take permit, or ITP, is an authorization from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that covers the incidental, non-intentional harm or accidental death of Threatened and Endangered species if such 'take' occurs during lawful activities.