Tree Preservation for Development Projects
Designed, Specified, and Defended by Industry Experts
Capitol Tree Preservation provides consulting, design, and construction solutions that preserve trees during development—while reducing risk, meeting regulatory requirements, and improving long-term outcomes.
With over 30 years of experience, our team works with municipalities, engineers, and developers to ensure tree preservation is not just planned—but successfully executed.
The Problem We Solve: Tree preservation routinely fails—not in theory, but in execution
- Trees decline or die after construction
- Protection plans are ignored or poorly enforced
- Root systems are damaged during grading and utility work
- Soil conditions are not designed to support long-term survival
- Projects face delays due to regulatory non-compliance
Most projects approach tree preservation as a checkbox.
We approach it as a technical discipline integrated into site design and construction.
Our Approach: A Systematic Approach to Tree Preservation
We integrate arboriculture, engineering, and construction practices into a cohesive process:
1. Tree Inventory & Feasibility Analysis
We evaluate existing trees to determine realistic preservation potential based on species, condition, and site constraints.
2. Design Integration
We work with engineers and planners to align grading, utilities, and layout with tree preservation goals.
3. Protection & Soil Systems
We specify and implement proven systems—including structural soil solutions and root protection methodologies—to support long-term viability.
4. Construction Oversight
We provide on-site arborist guidance to ensure plans are followed and adapted as conditions change.
5. Post-Construction Viability
We focus on outcomes—ensuring preserved trees survive and perform after project completion.
Our Services:
Consulting & Planning
Tree Preservation Plans (TPPs)
Site feasibility and tree impact analysis
Regulatory compliance support
Root zone and soil volume design
Design & Engineering Integration
Tree preservation specifications
Coordination with civil and landscape design teams
Grading and utility conflict resolution
Construction & Implementation
Tree protection systems
Soil and root management solutions
On-site arborist oversight and monitoring
Training & Expert Services
Municipal training programs
Expert witness and consulting services
Specification development
WHY CAPITOL TREE PRESERVATION
- 30+ years of applied tree preservation experience
- Degreed Urban Foresters
- ASCA RCA – Registered Consulting Arborists
- ISA Certified Arborists
- Proven systems used in high-impact urban and development environments
- Integration of design, consulting, and construction expertise
- Trusted by federal agencies, municipalities, landscape architects, engineers, and developers
We do not just recommend tree preservation—we design and implement systems that make it successful.
PROJECT TYPES
We support a wide range of project environments:
- Commercial and mixed-use development
- Municipal and streetscape projects
- Campus and institutional sites
- Residential developments
- High-density urban construction
HOW TO GET STARTED
Have a project that requires tree preservation?
Engage early to avoid conflicts, reduce risk, and improve outcomes.
PROJECT EXAMPLES
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