Helping architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and homeowners protect existing trees, navigate permitting requirements, and comply with DC tree laws.
Tree Preservation Plans • Tree Protection During Construction • ISA Certified Arborist Consulting • Tree Health Assessments • Tree Inventories • Arborist Reports for Construction
Specializing in Washington, DC. Also serving Maryland and Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Fairfax, and Alexandria.
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Tree Preservation Plans That Protect Your Project
Successful construction begins with a plan for the trees already on site.
Our ISA Certified Arborist provides practical recommendations that help project teams identify tree conflicts before construction begins. Engagement is most effective before site drawings are prepared, which reduces delays, protects valuable trees, and keeps the project in compliance with local requirements.
DMV Horticulture specializes in Tree Preservation Plans and ongoing arborist consulting. Additional services include:
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- Tree Protection During Construction
- Tree Inventories
- Tree Health Assessments
- Arborist Reports for Construction
- Related permitting and site support
How We Help, Start to Finish
Our process carries a tree preservation project from initial contact through final approval:
- Site Assessment. Todd Krellner visits the site or reviews the plans and identifies every protected and Special Tree that could affect the project.
- Tree Preservation Plan. We prepare your Tree Preservation Plan and submit it to DDOT’s Urban Forestry Division (DC) or the reviewing county agency in Maryland or Northern Virginia.
- Permit Approval. We track your submission, respond to DDOT reviewer comments, and carry the plan through approval, including resolution of any stop-work order already issued.
- On-Site Protection. We install and monitor tree protection measures from groundbreaking through completion to protect the trees and keep the project on schedule.
A single point of contact manages the plan, the permit, and site monitoring.
Specialties
Tree Preservation Plans
Protect existing trees without sacrificing time or budget. Our Tree Preservation Plans and Advanced Tree Preservation Plans identify protected trees, establish protection zones, and provide practical recommendations for all construction activities.
ISA Certified Arborist Consulting
Work directly with an ISA Certified Arborist to evaluate existing trees, resolve site constraints, and develop practical solutions specific to your project.
Tree Protection During Construction
Construction activities can permanently damage DC-regulated trees without proper planning. Our team develops Advanced Tree Preservation Plans and provides on-site execution and monitoring to minimize impacts across every construction phase.
Trusted Expertise
DMV Horticulture manages tree preservation requirements throughout Washington, DC, and the surrounding region.
Led by Todd Krellner, an ISA Certified Arborist, our team brings more than 20 years of industry experience and practical field knowledge.
Every site is different, and each Tree Preservation Plan is prepared for the specific conditions of that site. We work with project teams to develop practical, site-specific protection measures.
Practical Tree Preservation Solutions for All Projects
Clients engage DMV Horticulture for expert guidance, either before construction begins or when unexpected tree preservation issues arise during a project.
When Do You Need a Tree Preservation Plan?
- A Tree Preservation Plan is required for permitting.
- A Tree Preservation Plan is needed before construction starts.
- Existing trees may conflict with a proposed development.
- An architect or engineer needs an arborist’s consultation before submitting plans.
- Construction activities may impact protected trees.
- An ISA Certified Arborist is required to evaluate site conditions.
- Tree preservation concerns are delaying project approvals.
- An owner wants to preserve mature trees while maximizing site development.
