Consulting arborist in Cairns
Reports, risk assessments and tree protection plans from AQF Level 5 arborists who also do the hands-on work.
Reports and professional advice
Our consulting work is led by founder Mike Dowling, supported by a second AQF Level 5 consultant.

Arborist Reports
Reports that support council applications to remove or prune protected trees.
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Tree Risk Assessments
VALID tree risk assessments that document your duty of care.
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Preliminary Tree Assessments
Tree data that guides a development layout before design begins.
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Development Impact Reports
Arboricultural impact assessments to AS 4970-2009 for development applications.
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Tree Protection Plans
Specific protection measures that keep retained trees viable through construction.
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Vegetation Management
Plans and works to control overgrowth, weeds and fuel loads across larger sites.
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Site Consultations
Face-to-face, unbiased advice on what to do with the trees on your property.
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Project arborist
Tree assessments, reports, liaison with designers and tree protection specifications for the life of a project.
Site surveys
We assess the site and the risks to people and property before work starts, and help your landscaper plan around trees.
Preliminary assessments
Advice on a tree’s health or position, and diagnosis of problems with trees you want to keep.
Development layout reports
Preliminary arboriculture reports that help designers and developers plan around significant trees.
Impact assessments
Identifying trees to remove, retain or transplant, with the tree protection plan to match.
Council removal orders and liaison
We deal with council on your behalf so tree work is approved and done within the rules.
For developers, councils and owners
We prepare reports for builders, developers, designers, strata and property managers, schools and homeowners across Cairns, Douglas, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast council areas.
- Clear reports written to council requirements
- Protection plans to AS 4970-2009
- VALID tree risk assessments
- Hands-on arborists who understand construction

