Arboricultural Services
Our ISA-certified arborists provide guidance on complex environmental compliance needs.
Case Study
Environmental Services for The Conservation Center for Wildlife Care
FCS prepared technical studies (cultural resources, biological resources, air quality, and noise) in support of The Lawrence Ellison Foundation (LEF) original application submittal in 2013 and also reviewed provided comments on the County’s 2014 EIR on behalf of the LEF. Following the unanimous approval of the project, FCS is now providing biological, regulatory, project management, and entitlement processing services to support the proposed Conservation Center for Wildlife Care Project in Santa Clara County.
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 mitigation, if needed)
- Protection and Preservation Plans
- Management Plans
- Project Design Consultation/Due Diligence Reports
- Tree Selection and Installation
- Tree Removal Permits
- Identify Protected and/or Special-Status Trees
- Prepare Tree Inventory Maps
ISA Certified Arborist Team
HANNAH CARNEY
Biologist, Regulatory Specialist, ISA Certified Arborist
Biologist, Regulatory Specialist, ISA Certified Arborist
SEBASTIAN MACIAS
GIS Specialist, Field Biologist
GIS Specialist, Field Biologist
KELLY EVANS
Biologist, ISA Certified Arborist
Biologist, ISA Certified Arborist
Select Projects
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Pre-construction Surveys and Permitting Services for the Oroville Walmart Supercenter Project
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CEQA for Healdsburg 110 Dry Creek Rd. Hotel and Housing
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Santa Ana River Trail Environmental Assessment
Pre-construction Surveys and Permitting Services for the Oroville Walmart Supercenter Project
FCS conducted nesting bird surveys, prepared survey reports, and secured required regulatory permits for the Oroville Walmart Supercenter Project.
CEQA for Healdsburg 110 Dry Creek Rd. Hotel and Housing
FCS prepared an IS/MND for a 126-room hotel and low-income housing development at 110 Dry Creek Road in the City of Healdsburg. The Applicant proposes to demolish five existing structures and construct a four-story, 84,075-square-foot hotel and 39 affordable multi-family units totaling 84,534 square feet on the 3.87-acre site.
Santa Ana River Trail Environmental Assessment
The Santa Ana River Trail Project proposes to construct a hiking, bicycle, and equestrian trail along the Santa Ana River in Riverside County. To date, FCS has analyzed several portions of the trail, including (I) the portion that would extend from Hidden Valley County Park through the Prado Basin, and then to the Orange County line; and (II) the Corona-Norco-Eastvale segment.
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.