In a desert environment like Lancaster, California, trees bring much-needed color and shade to yards and public areas. Unfortunately, city officials recently discovered that some young oak trees near city-owned property were showing signs of distress.
The city didn’t want to simply remove the trees without consulting an expert. Instead, officials turned to Tip Top Arborists for help. They provided arborist consulting services to evaluate the tree’s health and suggest the best ways for the city to address its concerns.
- Client Profile: City of Lancaster
- Location: Lancaster, CA
- Type of Service: Commercial Arborist Consulting
- Tree Type: Oak
- Season: Summer
- Client Preferences: The city required professional insights into the best approach to managing some young oak trees that were exhibiting signs of possible hazards.
Tapping Into a Certified Arborist’s Knowledge Can Keep Trees Healthy
The City of Lancaster was worried about some young oak trees that, while well established, had signs of disease. All the trees were starting to split down the middle, and there were indications of rot near the damaged sections. There was concern that without action, the trees could attract pests, spread infection to other nearby trees, or become a hazard to nearby parking areas.
Concerned leaders called on Tip Top Arborists to perform a risk evaluation, vegetation inspection, and tree health assessment to find out why the tree had issues and how bad they were. The team successfully identified the cause of the problem and recommended solutions that would enable the city to maintain a safe public space.
With expert help, the city was able to take action that prevented further hazards, reducing the likelihood of property damage, injuries, and the liability that could come from poorly maintained trees.
Professional Arborist Consulting Supports Tree Preservation
The City of Lancaster prioritizes landscape management for aesthetic and safety, and recognized the need for the expertise of a knowledgeable, trained professional to find the ideal solution for the struggling oak trees. Certified arborists are experts in tree care and know what it takes to keep trees healthy and strong. They do more than trim or prune healthy trees or remove dead, dying, or problematic ones; they are effectively doctors that can diagnose and treat issues.
Home and business owners with concerns about a tree on their property can turn to Tip Top Arborists for arborist consulting services, receiving the information and guidance necessary for maintaining thriving trees.