A Clear Record of the Trees You Manage
Managing multiple trees is easier when their information is organized in one place. A tree catalog creates a consistent reference for identifying individual trees, tracking observations, and planning future care.
Eric Putnam BCMA Inc. provides tree cataloging for residential properties, commercial sites, HOAs, and managed landscapes throughout Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. Each catalog is developed around the information you need and how you intend to use it.
Understanding Tree Catalogs
When a Tree Catalog May Be Appropriate
A tree catalog can help when you are:
- Managing trees across an HOA or commercial property.
- Planning maintenance and annual budgets.
- Keeping records for a residential property with multiple trees.
- Coordinating work with landscape contractors.
- Documenting an existing tree population.
- Updating incomplete or outdated tree records.
- Establishing a reference for future inspections and care.
Tree Cataloging Services We Provide
Depending on the agreed scope, a catalog may include:
- A unique identification number for each included tree.
- Common and scientific names.
- Trunk measurements.
- Location descriptions or references to an accompanying map.
- General condition notes.
- Photographs linked to individual tree records.
- Management recommendations when included.
- A spreadsheet, table, or other agreed record format.
Mapping, detailed evaluations, and future updates can be scoped according to the property’s needs.
Our Tree Cataloging Process
Identify Your Management Goals
We discuss who will use the catalog, what decisions it should support, and which information will be most useful. This helps establish the included trees, data fields, and delivery format.
Review Existing Records
Available surveys, maps, previous inventories, photographs, and maintenance records are reviewed for relevance. Existing information may provide a starting point, with field verification included as needed.
Document the Included Trees
We collect the agreed information and establish a consistent way to reference each tree. When practical, photographs and location references are associated with the corresponding record.
Organize and Deliver the Catalog
The records are arranged in the agreed format so you can find individual trees and review their information. Any included recommendations or priorities are clearly identified.
Do You Already Know Which Tree Evaluation You Need?
Request a Tree Catalog when you need an organized record of the trees on your property. Choose a Tree Survey when documenting tree locations for construction, design, or project review is the primary need.
Keeping Your Tree Records Useful
A catalog reflects the information available when it is prepared. Tree conditions, maintenance needs, and the property itself can change over time. Recording removals, new plantings, completed work, and subsequent evaluations helps keep the catalog useful. If you need periodic professional updates, that work can be discussed as part of the service scope.
A catalog also does not replace a dedicated evaluation when a specific tree develops a new health or structural concern.
Why Clients Choose Eric Putnam BCMA Inc. for Tree Cataloging
Records Built Around Your Needs
We select the information and format according to the way you manage your property.
Consistent Tree Identification
Individual reference numbers help owners, managers, and contractors communicate about the same tree.
Arborist-Led Documentation
Tree records are developed with attention to species identification, visible condition, and the management questions included in the scope.
What Our Customers Say
When it comes to the care of your trees and yard, we understand how important it is to find a tree expert you can trust. Thanks to our personalized and professional approach with our arborist visits and tree consultations, our customers rest easy knowing their tree’s health will always be our top priority. See what some of our clients had to say:
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Common Questions About Tree Catalogs
What is the difference between a tree catalog and a tree survey?
A catalog organizes records about individual trees for reference and management. A survey emphasizes field documentation and tree locations for a defined property or project. The services can overlap and may be combined.
Can the catalog include maintenance recommendations?
Yes, when recommendations are included in the scope. Establish the required level of evaluation before work begins.
Can you update an existing tree inventory?
We can review the existing records and determine what verification or additional fieldwork is needed. The usefulness of the original information depends on its age, completeness, and consistency.
Will every tree receive a physical tag?
We can discuss physical tagging during scoping. A catalog can also use other identification methods, depending on the property and how the records will be used.
