Seattle Pacific University: Tiffany Loop Historic Elm Trees

Tree Solutions Inc. was hired to complete a thorough analysis of the historic Elm Trees along SPU's Tiffany Loop for failure risk and long term management. We oversaw air excavation of the root crowns and performed tree strength and stability tests ("Pull Testing") using the Statics Integrated Method. We used the results to develop a specification for a pruning program to reduce the risk of whole tree failure. This management approach should allow these trees to continue to shade the University for many years to come.
 

City of Bainbridge Island

We worked as Urban Forestry consultants for the City of Bainbridge Island, developing Vegetation Management Plans for Waterfront Park and the City Hall campus.  Our Street Tree Plan for the Winslow area addresses the protection of green infrastructure as new development occurs. Currently underway is the Urban Forestry Best Management Practices Manual.
 

City of Medina: Historic Poplar Assessment and Replacement

The historic line of Poplar trees along 84th Ave. NE and NE 24th St. are a treasure to the community of Medina, WA. Unfortunately, many have reached their maturity and begun to decline. We assessed 169 Poplars to determine their hazard rating and level of decay to provide a  removal/replacement proposal for the city. Acknowledging that not all of the trees posed an imminent risk to the public, we proposed a removal/replacement plan to take place in three stages over a period of 3 years. This solution allowed the citizens to slowly acclimate to a modified row of trees without the shock value of losing them all at once. While we proposed and managed the project, Seattle Tree Preservation did an exceptional job removing trees, planting replacements and restoring the row of trees as if no one had been there.
 

SAM Olympic Sculpture Park's Nurse Log Exhibit

Principal Scott Baker worked with artist Mark Dion to preserve and relocate an existing nurse log from the forested Cascade Mountains to the new Seattle Art Museum's (SAM) Olympic Sculpture Park. Scott used a resistograph drill to test the specimen before the move, as well assisting with protection and monitoring after the move.  http://www.iamsamcampaign.org/index.php?p=Artwork&s=195

Residence: Tree Management during Construction

Tree Solutions, Inc. was asked to survey and assess the 100 mature trees of a private property  in Woodway, WA in preparation for the construction of a home. We located potential tree hazards, developed risk mitigation and worked with the architect to lessen the impacts of construction. The successful outcome is a beautiful wooded residence standing amongst tall healthy trees.

King County Courthouse

Tree Solutions Inc. worked with King County to determine the feasibility of preserving six Sweet gum trees during a major sidewalk and utility conduit replacement in downtown Seattle.  After guiding air spade work and removing potentially girdling roots we submitted a formal report discussing that tree retention was possible provided specific protection measures were followed. 

Highpoint Development Tree Protection

The Seattle Housing Authority's innovative Highpoint development in West Seattle contracted Tree Solutions, Inc. to do a comprehensive tree inventory and risk assessment as well as to develop and help implement their tree protection guidelines during construction. For more information on this expansive development please visit http://www.tndwest.com/highpoint.html

Woodland Park Vegetation Management Plan

A Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) was prepared for the central portion of Woodland Park in Seattle between the playfields and the Zoo. Heritage trees and hazardous trees were identified, tagged, and mapped. Management areas were defined, based on usage (picnic area, off-leash, bowling green, greensward) and vegetation inventory, and goals, objectives, and recommendations for action were developed for each area. See the draft VMP and links to more information at http://www.cityofseattle.net/parks/parkspaces/WoodlandPark/VMP.htm