Master Level Tree Care in Sudbury/North Bay
Arbor Viridis is a tree service company dedicated to helping our customers maintain beautiful and healthy trees and shrubs. Our ISA-certified arborists are highly experienced and specialize in diagnosing and treating issues to protect your plants and preserve your landscape investment.
"Whether you decide to hire Arbor Viridis or not, we have successfully prevented inappropriate pruning, pesticide and excessive fertilizer use from other arborists, saving our clients thousands of dollars in maintenance costs". We genuinely want to save your trees and are willing to go the extra mile to achieve this; it’s not about the money, it's about the future!
Many clients have trees but are uncertain about how to care for them or whether any pose a risk. When you have Arbor Viridis Tree visit your property, we can provide a complimentary visual assessment and discuss options to help you make an informed decision regarding your trees' needs.
Our inspections can also assist you in discussions about local laws and neighbourhood regulations that require or should require Arborist recommendations before starting any landscaping projects.
Tree preservation involves the protection and maintenance of existing trees, particularly those that are significant due to their size, age, species, or historical or ecological value. Effective practices such as proper pruning, watering, fertilization, and pest management are essential for maintaining tree health and longevity. Additionally, protecting trees during construction is crucial to prevent damage; this can be achieved through the use of barriers and careful excavation techniques. The primary goal of tree preservation is to ensure that trees continue to provide their environmental, social, and economic benefits for current and future generations.
Focus: Protection and survival during construction and development.
Construction is the leading cause of premature tree death in urban environments. Our Tree Preservation Plans bridge the gap between your blueprints and the natural environment. We work alongside architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure your "must-save" trees survive the dust, digging, and heavy machinery.
What’s Included:
Pre-Construction Survey: Identifying which trees are viable candidates for preservation.
Critical Root Zone (CRZ) Mapping: Establishing "no-go" zones to prevent soil compaction.
Protective Fencing & Signage: Clear, enforceable physical barriers for the job site.
On-Site Monitoring: Expert oversight during excavation and grading to handle unexpected root encounters.
Best for: Property developers, homeowners undergoing renovations, and municipal planning compliance.
Most lot clearing starts with a bulldozer and ends with a blank slate. At Arbor Viridis, we take a different approach. We believe the trees on your property are valuable assets that provide shade, privacy, and immediate property value. Our Preservation-First philosophy uses precision equipment and specialized techniques to remove unwanted brush and invasive growth while protecting the critical root zones and structural integrity of your legacy trees. We don’t just clear land; we curate it.
"Is my tree safe?" is the most common question we hear. Through the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), Brandon provides a standardised, systematic process for assessing tree health and the risk of failure.
Data-Driven Decisions: We move beyond "visual guesses." Using the TRAQ framework, we evaluate the tree’s structural integrity, the surrounding "targets" (your home, power lines, or play areas), and the likelihood of failure within a specific timeframe.
Risk Mitigation Strategies: Our goal isn't just to find problems, but to find solutions. A TRAQ assessment might result in a recommendation for structural pruning, soil remediation, or cabling—often saving a tree that a less-qualified eye might have marked for removal.
Professional Liability & Insurance: For property developers, municipalities, and estate owners, a formal TRAQ report provides the documented due diligence required for insurance compliance and legal protection.
Visual & Advanced Assessment: Every audit begins with a Level 2 Basic Assessment (360-degree ground-level view). If internal decay is suspected, we move to a Level 3 Advanced Assessment, which can include the use of specialised tools to "see" inside the trunk.
At Arbor Viridis, we believe a structural defect shouldn't be a death sentence for a legacy tree. Cabling and bracing are specialized "surgical" interventions designed to provide supplemental support to trees with co-dominant stems, heavy horizontal limbs, or V-shaped crotches prone to splitting.
Preservation vs. Removal: While many companies suggest removal as the only way to mitigate risk, Brandon leverages his understanding of tree biology and physics to install support systems that extend the life of your tree for decades.
Dynamic vs. Static Systems: We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We utilize high-strength steel cables or dynamic non-invasive systems that allow the tree to move naturally in the wind, building its own structural strength while providing a "safety net" against failure.
Expert Physics & Biology: Improperly installed hardware can cause more harm than good. We ensure every system is installed according to ISA standards, respecting the tree’s internal defense systems (CODIT) and ensuring the hardware doesn't become a point of decay.
Long-Term Oversight: A support system is a commitment. We provide bi-annual inspections and post-storm assessments to ensure the hardware is performing correctly as the tree grows and changes.
The fundamental objective of a tree management plan is to ensure the tree or trees are retained and protected, whilst ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the public and any adjacent properties. Tree management plans allow individuals to take complete control of the trees on-site, or around a domestic building. The plan includes a comprehensive survey on the health and safety of the tree. It also lists additional work that might be required, planned routine maintenance, future tree removals and planting locations. The thorough nature of a tree management plan means that you can avoid tree-related issues and future spending on problems that would arise without a tree management plan in place.
Focus: Long-term health, safety, and ROI for established landscapes.
A Tree Care Management Plan is the roadmap for your landscape’s future. Instead of reacting to dead branches or sudden tree failure, we take a proactive approach to preserve your property’s value and safety. We evaluate your entire inventory to prioritize care over a multi-year schedule.
What’s Included:
Inventory & Assessment: Mapping species, size, and health conditions.
Risk Mitigation: Identifying and addressing structural defects before they become liabilities.
Phased Maintenance: Budget-friendly scheduling for pruning, soil health, and pest management.
Tree Longevity: Targeted strategies to extend the life of your most "VIP" (Very Important Perennial) assets.
Best for: Homeowner Associations (HOA), corporate campuses, historic estates, and municipal parks.