About
Based in New York's Hudson Valley, Forest Focus provides expert tree and landscape consulting services to clients throughout eastern New York and southern New England. From tree risk assessments to landscape plans, Forest Focus assists property owners in maintaining thriving trees and ecosystems with an emphasis on safety and sustainability.
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Services Provided
Tree Risk Assessments
Industry standard assessment of individual trees to identify potential safety concerns and inform tree maintenance decision making
Landscape Consulations
General assessments for tree health diagnostics and treatment recommendations, ecological assessments, invasive species monitoring and management, landscape management plans, etc.
Tree Protection Plans for Construction Projects
Tree protection plans to minimize damage to existing trees within construction areas, including assessment of tree retention viability, designation of tree protection zones, protection measures to be followed during construction, and post-construction care plans and monitoring
Tree Planting Plans
Planting plans tailored to site conditions and client goals to ensure that tree species and planting location are appropriate and viable for the long term
Oversight of Construction and Tree Installation
Monitoring of construction or planting sites to ensure that tree protection procedures are followed and all work on or around trees is in accordance with industry standards, sourcing of plant material and coordination with contractors and vendors to ensure successful planting projects
Tree Inventories
Digital or physical mapping and gathering of property tree data including species, size, condition, and maintenance needs
Meet the Arborist
Breck Miller is a consulting arborist with over 10 years of experience in arboriculture, forestry, and horticulture. He is a Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ), ISA Certified Arborist (#NY-6284A) as well as a Massachusetts Certified Arborist (#102406) and Massachusetts Qualified Tree Warden. Breck holds a bachelor's degree in Forestry from the University of Vermont and a master's degree in Forest Ecology and Management from the University of Helsinki, Finland. Prior to establishing Forest Focus, Breck's professional experience included positions as Senior Forester for the New York City Parks Department and Tree Warden for the City of Somerville, Massachusetts.
Memberships and Affiliations
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