Our Services
Koome Urban Forestry Ltd (KUF) has over a decade of experience assessing thousands of trees in several jurisdictions across the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and the Okanagan. We offer a variety of services for all private and public projects including townhome complexes, civil upgrades, parks, and universities. We would be happy to consult on your upcoming project.
TREE INVENTORY REPORTS
Tree Inventory Reports are used for Building and Development Permit Applications. Information such as tree health, species, size, location, and suitability are used to strategically plan for tree management during development projects.
TREE APPRAISALS
Estimation reports of trees’ monetary value using on-site assessment, evaluation of the environment, and multiple appraisal methods.
TREE PLANTING GUIDELINES
Report addendums and plans specifying species, size, and location of new tree plantings.
AUTOCAD BASED TREE MANAGEMENT PLANS
AutoCAD and ArcGIS based Tree Inventory Maps for Building and Development Permit Applications. These maps showing the precise location of trees are used to make decisions around their suitability and protection during development projects.
TREE RISK ASSESSMENT
Reports according to a systematic process used to identify, analyze, evaluate, and manage tree risks.
TREE PROTECTION FENCING
Instruction and inspection of Tree Protection Barriers per municipal tree protection bylaws.
EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
Reports used to assist the court with an objective, independent, and unbiased opinion regarding tree matters.
urban foRESTRY
CONSTrUCTION
SERVICES
DEMOLITION / EXCAVATION MONITORING
On-site construction monitoring, root pruning, and problem-solving for protected trees.
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WINDTHROWN BOUNDARY ASSESSMENT
Reports that interpret windthrow orientations for tree groups based on terrain, soils, stand characteristics, and historical windthrow patterns.
SPEA / RAR INVENTORY REPORTS
Reports and drawings according to municipal & provincial legislation regarding Streamside Protection and Enhancement Areas. This information can be used to strategically manage environmentally sensitive areas during development projects.
value added services
FOREST PATHOLOGY DIAGNOSIS
On-site and lab testing by research experts knowledgeable of pests and disease affecting the health of a forest ecosystem.
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
BIRD NESTING SURVEYS
On-site surveys and reports to determine and manage the nesting activity of protected species. These assessments are mandatory between March-August prior to any tree cutting. See Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
The creative planning and execution of outdoor spaces, blending aesthetics with functionality. These services cater to transforming landscapes by conceptualizing, designing, and implementing features like gardens, patios, walkways, and water elements.
ROOT RADAR
On-site assessment of a tree's root system using Ground Penetrating Radar. This information can be used to plan and design around large trees.
INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
Reports and plans used to identify, assess, and manage invasive species on development projects. Common invasive species in BC include Japanese knotweed, Himalayan blackberry, and English ivy.
TREE PRUNING &
UTILITY PRUNING
Selective removal of tree parts, per Arborist recommendations, using ISA and ANSI best practices.
WOOD RECYCLING
& MILLING
Coordination with local carpenters and mills to salvage wood resulting from tree removals. The most sought wood comes from hardwood species (i.e., walnut, maple, beech, and catalpa).