Arboricultural Services
Our ISA-certified arborists provide guidance on complex environmental compliance needs.
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Smart Growth for Greener Cities: Benefits of Urban Forestry
Urban trees are vital to the health and well-being of city residents, offering environmental, economic, and psychological benefits. However, urban development, drought, and wildfires have led to a decline in tree canopy—especially in low-income areas—exacerbating heat, pollution, and health disparities. Strategic urban forestry, supported by expert consultants, can help communities restore green spaces, improve equity, and build more resilient, livable cities.
Read moreAs 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)
Managing Biologist/ Lead Arboriculturist, ISA Certified Arborist (Credential ID WE-15232A)
Kelly Evans
Assoicate Biologist, ISA Certified Arborist (Credential ID WE-14754A)
Assoicate Biologist, ISA Certified Arborist (Credential ID WE-14754A)
Select Projects
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Arborist Report for Multifamily Housing Project
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Affordable Housing Apartment Project Arborist Report
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Self-Storage Facility Infectious Tree Disease Management Plan
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Jurupa Valley Specific Plan EIR and Specialized Ecological Studies
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.
Arborist Consulting and Assessments as Key Project Development Resources
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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.