Arborista Consulting

Listening to trees. Guiding people. Building better cities.

I've always been drawn to trees and the natural world, especially in a place as unlikely as New York City, where plants somehow insist on thriving.

Growing up in Middletown, New York, I spent my childhood exploring my backyard and the surrounding woods. I became fascinated with insects, snakes, the neighboring cows, and the small ecosystems around me — often flipping rocks and then flipping through books to identify whatever critter I had found that day.

Before becoming an arborist, I spent many years working in healthcare. During that time, I often found myself longing to be outside, caring for the natural world instead of being indoors. In 2013, I made the decision to transition into horticulture, and eventually discovered my passion for arboriculture.

My path as an arborist began 13 years ago with a curiosity about how trees live and adapt in cities — who is responsible for caring for them, and how. Over the past decade, that curiosity has grown into a professional practice grounded in science, careful observation, and respect for the long lives of the trees around us, and for the people who value them.

Today, through Arborista Consulting, I work with property owners, organizations, and project teams to help them understand, protect, and steward trees in complex urban environments. My work often involves evaluating tree health and risk, advising on construction impacts, and helping navigate the practical decisions required when trees and development intersect.

I am an ISA Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) professional, and a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists. My approach is rooted in thoughtful analysis, clear communication, and long-term stewardship.

My goal is simple: help people make informed decisions so that trees and cities can coexist for generations to come. Above all, to listen to the trees.

About Arborista Consulting

Consulting Services

  • Tree Risk Assessments

    ISA TRAQ tree risk assessments to evaluate potential failure and risk to people, property, and infrastructure. Includes Level 2 & 3 inspections, advanced assessments, and clear reports with actionable recommendations.

  • Construction Oversight

    Protect trees during construction and redevelopment with impact assessments, protection plans, site recommendations, NYC Parks Type 1 & 2 reports, and construction monitoring.

  • Tree Inventories & Inspections

    Detailed tree inventories and inspections for properties, campuses, parks, and developments. Covers Level 1 & 2 inspections, species ID, health and pest/disease assessments, structural concerns, and inventory data for planning.

  • Tree Advice

    Practical guidance for property owners and gardeners on trees and plants. Includes pruning advice, plant selection, pest and disease identification, general consultations, and second opinions.

  • Preservation Planning

    Long-term tree preservation strategies to maintain healthy, safe, and valuable trees. Includes succession planning, planting guidance, canopy and landscape planning, risk reduction, and preservation of mature or historic trees.

  • Health Assessments & Diagnostics

    Advanced diagnostics for tree health, decline, and structural issues. Includes decay testing, lab analysis, pest and disease evaluation, soil and root assessments, treatment plans, and sustainable Plant Health Care recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

“The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.” – Rabindranath Tagore

  • I serve clients throughout New York City and the surrounding tri-state region, including:

    • New York City (all five boroughs)

    • Long Island

    • Westchester County

    • Northern New Jersey

    • Connecticut

    Travel outside these areas may be available depending on the scope of the project.

  • New York City has an incredibly diverse urban forest made up of both native and non-native species. I regularly work with a wide range of trees commonly found in the region, including:

    • Native northeastern species such as oak, maple, tulip tree, and sweetgum

    • Historic landscape trees on private estates and institutional properties

    • Ornamental and non-native trees common in urban plantings

    • Mature legacy trees that require specialized evaluation and protection

    My work focuses on understanding how trees grow and adapt in dense urban environments, where soil limitations, construction activity, and infrastructure conflicts can significantly affect tree health and stability.

  • My clients include:

    • Homeowners and property owners

    • Commercial property managers

    • Landscape architects and designers

    • Architects and contractors

    • Tree service companies

    • Developers and construction teams

    • Real estate professionals

    • NYC Parks properties (street and parks trees)

    • Land trusts

    • Community Gardens

  • To maintain independence and objectivity in my consulting recommendations, I do not perform tree work, such as:

    • Large tree pruning

    • Tree removals

    • Cabling or bracing installation

    • Fertilization or chemical treatments

    This allows my recommendations to remain unbiased and focused solely on the best outcome for the tree and the client. After 7.5 years running a small tree care company, I’d be more than happy to make trusted tree company recommendations.

  • Yes! I am ISA Certified with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) and fully insured.