Expert Tree Management and Environmental Consultancy

Arboriculture Consultancy Group specialises in comprehensive tree management and environmental consultancy across Far South Coast NSW & Snowy Monaro. From tree health inspections to habitat surveying, we provide tailored solutions to ensure sustainability, safety, and compliance in every project.

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Smart Solutions for Sustainable Tree Management

Visual Tree Assessments (VTA)

Comprehensive health inspections and recording of tree assets using advanced assessment techniques.

GPS Mapping & Locating

Utilising the FULCRUM app for accurate tree mapping and location tracking to enhance management strategies.

Tree Management Plans

Customised roadside tree management plans for development applications, long-term care, and conservation efforts.

Tree Retention Guidelines

Expert advice on preserving valuable trees while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Works Programs

Structured tree management programs spanning three years, tailored to ongoing maintenance and safety.

Roadside Tree Management

Specialized solutions for maintaining roadside trees, balancing safety with environmental preservation.

Risk Assessments

Thorough arboriculture risk assessments to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.

The Role of Aerial Inspections in Arboriculture

Drones play a crucial role in habitat identification, surveys, monitoring, conservation, and tree preservation within the arboriculture and environmental sectors. Their ability to capture high-resolution images and data provides a comprehensive understanding of habitat structures, species distribution, and overall ecosystem health.

Efficiency and Accuracy

Drones with high-resolution cameras and sensors cover vast areas quickly, providing accurate and comprehensive data for better habitat analysis.

Access to Remote or Hazardous Areas

Drones reach difficult or dangerous locations, making surveys safer and more effective in rugged terrains or dense vegetation.

Detailed Habitat Identification

Aerial views help identify habitat types such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, and riparian zones, along with the species present.

Surveys and Monitoring

High-resolution imagery allows for systematic habitat tracking, monitoring species distribution, and assessing habitat health over time.

Conservation Planning and Management

Drones provide critical data for conservation efforts by identifying key habitat features, evaluating habitat quality, and supporting biodiversity protection strategies.

Habitat Tree Conservation

By pinpointing and monitoring habitat trees that serve as nesting sites, drones help conservationists prioritize protection measures.

Cost-Effectiveness and Non-Invasive Monitoring

Drone inspections are more affordable than traditional aerial surveys, require minimal manpower, and reduce ecosystem disturbances, allowing for sustainable, long-term monitoring.

A Future-Forward Conservation Tool

Aerial inspections through drones offer invaluable advantages in arboriculture and environmental conservation. By enhancing efficiency, improving accessibility, and supporting sustainable management, drones are transforming habitat preservation and biodiversity protection in an ever-evolving landscape.

Our Valued Clients

National Parks, NSW (2007 – Present)

For over 17 years, Arboriculture Consultancy Group has provided tree risk assessments and management plans for NPWS campsites and infrastructure across the Far South Coast region, Bombala South East Forests, and the Eurobodalla Area.

Transport NSW (2019 – Present)

We have played a key role in post-fire tree risk management projects along major transport routes, including:

  • Kings Highway
  • Clyde Mountain
  • Princes Highway (North Durras to Narooma)
  • Proactive maintenance projects for:
    • Hume Highway (2023)
    • Illawarra Highway (2024)

Education Department (Ongoing)

  • Conducting tree risk assessments and management plans for primary and high schools in the Bega Valley, Eurobodalla, and Snowy Monaro regions
  • Current contract with Joss Tree Maintenance for the Far South Coast area

Bega Valley Shire Council (2007 – Present)

  • Tree assessment services for council tree action requests
  • Assistance with infrastructure projects

Crown Lands, NSW

  • Providing tree assessments and consultation services
  • Facilitating solutions between multiple stakeholders

Long-Term and Recurring Clients

Arboriculture Consultancy Group is proud to work with a range of recurring clients, ensuring long-term tree management and risk assessment for various businesses and recreational spaces:

  • Easts Narooma & Moruya (Since 2019)
  • Blue Gum Caravan Park, Moruya
  • Tathra Eco Park
  • Big 4 Holiday Parks
  • Durras Lake North
  • Royal Canberra Golf Club
  • Pambula & Merimbula Golf Club
  • Eden Sports & Recreation Club
  • Tura Beach Golf Club
  • Burrawang
  • Woodbine Eco Village

Ongoing Tree Protection Plans (2020 – Present)

Arboriculture Consultancy Group collaborates with landscape architects, consulting firms, and developers to implement tree protection plans for significant and protected habitat trees in major development projects, including:

  • Place Logic Landscape Architects – Mountainside, Jindabyne
  • Orion Consulting – Mirador Ridge Estate, Mirador
  • Keep Building Design – Noble Parade, Dalmeny
  • Long Beach Quarry

Let’s Work Together

Looking for expert tree management or environmental consultancy in NSW? Get in touch with us today to discuss your project. Visit our contact page to schedule a consultation.