


ASSESS | ANALYZE | ACT
OUR SERVICES

Tree inventories, appraisals, and analyses inform community and city planners on long term strategic decisions. Using both GIS and AutoCAD platforms, Brandywine Urban Forestry Consultants collaborate across industries to design and implement plans that meet both environmental and design goals. Consultants lend data and expertise of the green infrastructure and are instrumental in successful management of the urban canopy lifecycle.
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Municipal
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Homeowners Association
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Residential
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Management Plans
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Institutional

Arborist Consulting
Consulting arborists are the authoritative experts on trees and bring an objective, comprehensive viewpoint to their clients—ensuring the safety, health, and preservation of trees. Servicing a wide variety of clients, including property owners, municipalities, contractors, attorneys, insurance professionals, landscape architects, developers, engineers, other arborists, and more.
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Tree Risk Assessments
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Neighbor Dispute Resolutions
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Tree Appraisal
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Insect/Disease Diagnostics
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Landscape Consulting
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Tree Management Plans
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Expert Witness

We provide arborist support for engineers, architects and developers from permitting and planning to the implementation of tree protection plans.
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Permitting
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Pre-Development Tree Study
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Tree Inventory
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Heritage Tree Assessment
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Tree Protection Planning
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Tree Preservation Fencing
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Construction Site Monitoring
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Contract Management

Municipal Forestry
We provide support to municipalities that need technical expertise to better manage their green assets.
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Ordinance Drafting
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Tree Inventory
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RFP Management
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Tree Well Infrastructure Design and Installation
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Canopy Analysis
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10 Year Management Plans

Environmental Services
Trees and watersheds go hand in hand. Our skilled consultants can provide a myriad of services for land owners who need help with land management or government oversight.
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Watershed Assessment
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Riparian Buffer Installation
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Wetland Delineation
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Invasive Species Control Plans
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Native Meadows
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Project Oversight
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Greenway Management Planning

Prescribed Fire Services
Prescribed fire is an important forest management tool for improving habitat, reducing hazardous fuels, restoring fire-adapted plant communities, and supporting long-term forest health. We provide prescribed burn planning, coordination, and implementation support tailored to each site’s goals, safety needs, and regulatory requirements.
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Prescribed burn planning for private, municipal, and institutional lands
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Site evaluation, fuel assessment, and burn unit layout
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Development of written burn plans and operational objectives
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Firebreak preparation, access planning, and site readiness review
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Coordination with agencies, local fire departments, and stakeholders
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Smoke management, public notification, and neighbor communication support
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Prescribed burn implementation with qualified fire personnel
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Ignition, holding, mop-up, and post-burn patrol operations
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Post-burn monitoring and follow-up land management recommendations

ABOUT US
Brandywine Forest Consulting provides arborist consulting, urban forestry, natural lands management, and ecological restoration services across southeastern Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. Led by Michael Dunn, a consulting arborist, forester, and wildland firefighter, we bring decades of experience in arboriculture, forestry, watershed restoration, prescribed fire, and project management.
Our work supports municipalities, institutions, conservation organizations, landowners, and developers with practical, field-based solutions for healthier and more resilient landscapes. Services include tree assessments, tree risk evaluations, tree inventories, forest and meadow management, invasive species management, construction-related tree preservation, ecological restoration, and prescribed burn planning and implementation.
Brandywine Forest Consulting helps clients manage trees, forests, meadows, and natural areas through thoughtful stewardship, sound science, and practical implementation.
EST. 2019
Year Established
250+
75,000
3
Projects Completed
Trees Inventoried
Consultants on staff
CONTACT US
Inquiries
Please call (610) 350-7000 to schedule a consultation or fill out the form below.
Schedule a Consultation
Headquarters
1269 Estate Drive
West Chester PA, 19380
610 350 7000
Affiliations
Employment
We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a career with Brandywine Urban Forest, please send your resume and cover letter to mdunn@brandywineforest.com










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