Estate-Wide Arboricultural Inventories: What They Are and Why They Matter

For large properties and legacy estates, an arboricultural inventory is an essential tool for proactive tree care, risk management, and long-term planning. At Peer Arboricultural, we offer estate-wide tree inventories that bring order, clarity, and strategy to even the most complex landscapes.

What Is an Arboricultural Inventory?

An arboricultural inventory is a comprehensive, data-driven catalog of every tree on a property. Each entry includes species identification, size measurements, health condition, structural assessment, and location mapping.

We often supplement this data with geotagging, photographic records, and condition trend monitoring—especially useful for high-value or legacy trees.

Why Inventories Matter

1. Prioritization of Care - An inventory helps identify which trees need immediate attention, which are thriving, and which require long-term monitoring.

2. Risk Management - By documenting structural defects or declining trees, inventories support proactive safety planning and liability reduction.

3. Planning and Budgeting - Property owners and managers can develop phased maintenance or removal plans aligned with budget cycles.

4. Regulatory and Insurance Support - Inventories often prove useful during permitting, insurance claims, or when applying for conservation easements.

5. Stewardship and Legacy - For estates and land trusts, inventories support generational tree care planning and demonstrate responsible land management.

Our Process

Peer Arboricultural uses GPS mapping, digital documentation, and advanced diagnostics to create inventories that serve as living records. These inventories can be updated seasonally or annually as the landscape evolves.