Clear Advice for the Trees You Value

Independent tree health and risk assessments to help you make informed decisions about your property.
Serving Central and Northern New Jersey

Keith Decker · New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert

ISA Certified Arborist · Tree Risk Assessment Qualified

Guidance that puts your trees first

Whether you’re concerned about a particular tree or planning improvements to your landscape, Hemlock Arboricultural Consulting provides experienced, practical guidance on tree health, preservation, and risk. Recommendations are independent of selling tree work, with a focus on your trees, your property, and your goals.

Services

Independent evaluations across health, risk, and long-term landscape planning.

Risk

Unbiased Tree Risk Assessment

Protect your family and property with a comprehensive report detailing mitigation specifications, backed by an unbiased, expert evaluation to evaluate tree condition and potential risk, with practical recommendations to help reduce risk to people and property..

Independent Assessment:

Consulting arborists don’t perform tree work themselves. This eliminates any conflict of interest, ensuring their advice is solely focused on your trees’ best interests.

Objective Evaluation:

They provide an unbiased assessment of your trees’ health, structure, and risk potential, helping you make informed decisions.

Health

Tree Health & Diagnosis

Preserve the beauty and safety of your landscape with thorough diagnostics and practical, science-based solutions.

Accurate Diagnosis:

Consulting arborists can identify tree diseases, pest problems, and nutrient deficiencies, recommending appropriate treatments.

Long-Term Plans:

They develop customized tree care plans that promote health, longevity, and beauty, considering your landscape and goals.

Planning

Tree Preservation & Planning

Meticulous pruning specifications and personalized tree selection guidance to suit your landscape and long-term goals.

Aesthetic Improvement:

Consulting arborists can advise on tree selection, placement, and pruning to enhance the beauty and value of your property.

Landscape Integration:

They consider the overall landscape design and how trees can complement other elements.

Municipal

Municipalities

Professional arboricultural support for municipalities, shade tree commissions, and public works departments, including tree risk assessment, ordinance administration, and Community Forestry Management Plan support.

Municipal Tree Management:

Assessment and management recommendations for public trees, including street trees, parks, municipal properties, tree inventories, planting programs, and high risk tree concerns.

Ordinance & Community Forestry Support:

Professional assistance with tree ordinances, permit reviews, resident concerns, contractor compliance, tree replacement requirements, and Community Forestry Management Plans and related reporting.

Experience You Can Trust

Decades of experience, independent of any tree work sold

Keith Decker brings decades of experience in professional tree care, municipal urban forestry, and arboricultural consulting. As a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert, ISA Certified Arborist, and ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified professional, Keith provides independent, objective evaluations to help property owners make informed decisions about the safety, health, and preservation of their trees.
New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert | #604
State-licensed professional providing knowledgeable assessments of tree health, condition, and care needs.
Certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, demonstrating professional knowledge of tree biology, diagnosis, and proper care.
Trained in a systematic approach to evaluating tree risk and recommending measures to reduce risk to people and property.
Forester

Assistant Chairman

It was a pleasure working with Keith.

He was incredibly knowledgeable, took the time to answer all of our questions, and even educated us on things we hadn’t thought to ask about. We really appreciated how thorough, patient, and helpful he was throughout the consultation. We came away feeling much more informed and confident about the next steps for our landscaping project. Highly recommend it!

Contact Us

Hemlock Arboricultural Consulting LLC — reach out to schedule a consultation or ask a question about your trees.

Mailing Address

Hemlock Consulting
PO Box 35
Oldwick, NJ 08858

Phone

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Service Area

Central and Northern New Jersey