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Arboricultural Forensic Investigation

Arboriculture Forensics sounds like something out of CSI, or other classic ‘whodunnit’ police drama series.

Similarly, an Arboriculture Forensic Investigation gathers evidence to find out what happened to your tree, to solve the question What caused it?” or whodunnit?”


The responsibility of a Forensic Arboricultural Consultant is more than just inspecting a tree, it’s about being a Forensic Investigator who Understands – Examines – Translates.

· Understands the science behind trees.

· Examines the circumstances, facts and events relating to trees. Then;

· Translates the evidence and reports it in a way that’s easily understood.


An Arboricultural Forensic Consultant investigates four (4) factors.

Build – Interview – Collect – Connect.

· Build a timeframe of events.

· Interview all the people (Look for the suspect/s and/or what caused it).

· Collect all the evidence at the scene (track and handle the evidence responsibly).

· Connect logically all these factors to provide objective solutions with accurate conclusions.


A Consulting Arboricultural Forensic investigation demonstrates the skills required to objectively diagnose and solve the complicated “whodunnit” and “what caused it” questions that tree owners expect one to successfully answer their satisfaction.

Using a specialized skill set of logical thinking, an experienced Arboricultural Consultant also needs to maintain a strong sense of ethics. Being technically right must be balanced with being truthful and trustworthy in character and behavior.

This information must be presented in an ethical manner to ensure you are receiving information that is:

  • Competent

  • Impartial

  • Independent

  • Objective

  • Honest

  • Complete


Arborology WA Arboricultural Consultants can provide you with objective answers to difficult questions with accurate and understandable conclusions.


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