About Us
TreeMetrics is an independent arboriculture consulting firm providing professional tree assessment, development support, and municipal consulting services throughout the Lower Mainland.
Our work is focused on clear, defensible arboricultural recommendations that support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and responsible urban forest management.
Independent, Objective Arboriculture Consulting
TreeMetrics operates solely as a consulting practice.
We do not provide tree removal, pruning, or contracting services.
This independence allows our assessments and recommendations to remain:
- Objective
- Unbiased
- Professionally defensible
- Credible to municipalities, insurers, and third-party reviewers
Our role is to provide clear professional opinion, not to influence outcomes through implementation services.
Professional Focus & Approach
TreeMetrics works at the intersection of:
- Development planning
- Municipal regulation
- Tree risk management
- Construction oversight
Our approach prioritizes:
- Clarity over volume
- Retention where feasible
- Risk-based decision-making
- Implementable recommendations
Reports and correspondence are written to be understood by non-arborists, while meeting technical and professional standards.
Principal Arborist
TreeMetrics is led by Steven Leggett an ISA Certified Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) and extensive experience across municipal, residential, and development-related arboriculture.
Professional experience includes:
- Arborist reports for development applications
- Tree risk and hazard assessments
- Tree protection planning and construction monitoring
- Peer review and second-opinion consulting
- Municipal bylaw and development review support
This background allows TreeMetrics to understand both applicant and municipal perspectives, resulting in balanced and defensible outcomes.
All assessments and reports are prepared in accordance with municipal bylaws and recognized arboricultural standards.
Standards & Professional Practice
All TreeMetrics services are delivered in alignment with:
- Municipal tree protection bylaws and development guidelines
- Accepted arboricultural best management practices
- Industry standards established by the International Society of Arboriculture
- Recognized risk assessment and reporting methodologies
Professional judgment is applied consistently and transparently across all projects.
Who We Work With
TreeMetrics regularly works with:
- Municipal governments
- Developers and landowners
- Architects and designers
- Engineers and surveyors
- Planners and project managers
- Strata councils and property managers
- Insurance and legal professionals
Engagements range from single-tree assessments to complex, multi-phase development projects.
Regional Experience
TreeMetrics provides consulting services throughout the Lower Mainland, supporting projects in a variety of municipal contexts with differing bylaws, policies, and review processes.
This regional familiarity allows reports and recommendations to be tailored to local expectations, reducing review delays and follow-up requests.
Professional Values
TreeMetrics is built on:
- Professional integrity
- Clear communication
- Technical competence
- Respect for both development objectives and urban forest values
Every engagement is approached with the goal of delivering reliable, defensible professional advice.
Contact TreeMetrics
If you require independent arboriculture consulting for development, municipal review, or tree risk management, TreeMetrics can assist.
Contact us to discuss your project scope, timelines, and requirements.