Muskoka Tree Solutions works with homeowners and developers to identify trees of significance, with regard to their structure and function within the broader forested landscape. Our professional arborist services can help avoid unnecessary setbacks and reduce future expenses by developing detailed tree preservation and removal plans prior to clearing the building site.
resistance to disease, visual aesthetics and function within the ecosystem, and 2) develop a preservation plan to ensure that high-value trees are not negatively impacted during the development phase of the project. Ultimately, this leads to fewer unexpected future expenses for tree care on the property.
Two overarching goals of this process are to: 1) identify trees that are of high value with regard to their longevity, structure,
The native trees of the Muskoka region have individual attributes that lend to their overall value for preservation
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during the cottage development process. Maple, oak, pine, birch and hemlock are long-lived species that can provide valuable shade and wind protection to the cottage, food and shelter for wildlife, and aesthetic value to the cottage environment. Poplar, white spruce and balsam fir offer great aesthetic value but can pose shorterterm risks, as their growth rate and susceptivity to disease constrain their overall longevity. The process of working with an arborist provides peace of mind if one chooses to preserve tree species
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