Tree and Plant Appraisals

Why do you need a Tree Appraisal?

It sometimes is necessary to place a specific dollar value on a landscape tree. Typically, this helps settle legal claims for the damage or death of a tree, assists with insurance payments, contributes to real estate assessments, and proves loss for income tax purposes. Placing a dollar value on public trees can also be used to help justify city expenditures for tree care.

Municipalities may also require trees be ‘bonded’ when they can be impacted by construction. The consulting arborist’s appraisal assigns monetary importance to any tree on a site that is indicative of the tree’s contribution to the site.

Role of Consulting Arborist

The consulting arborist identifies the appropriate technique to appraise a tree based on on the client’s needs and industry best practices. Values are assessed based on the tree’s species, size, condition, and constraints to trees growing environment.

Trees may have have been previously removed or damaged prior to the consulting arborist’s site visit. In these cases we look to photographs or remnants onsite that may help assess the tree’s prior value.