About

Independent, evidence-based, and report-ready.

We work impartially for homeowners, builders, councils and courts — and our reports are backed by rigorous scientific method.

RG Dendrology is an independent arboricultural consultancy in Melbourne. We inspect, diagnose, document and advise. We are not a tree-lopping service.

We work for homeowners, neighbours, developers, councils and other decision-makers. Our opinions are based on evidence, not instructions. Chinese-speaking clients get the process explained in 中文, including permit help.

Based in Glen Waverley, we work across eastern, south-eastern and inner Melbourne.

Qualifications

  • AQF Level 5 Diploma of Arboriculture
  • QTRA certified assessor
  • VALID Tree Risk-Benefit certified validator
  • Arboriculture Australia — Member
  • Arboriculture Australia — Registered Consulting Arborist
  • ISA International Member

Fully insured

  • $2 million Professional Indemnity
  • $10 million Public Liability

Turnaround

Give us the lodgement date. We plan the inspection around it.

Evidence-based assessments

Findings rest on what we measured on site. Where the question is risk, we use QTRA and VALID. Where disease is suspected, we use laboratory diagnostics. Reports are written so another arborist — or a cross-examiner — can follow the evidence to the same conclusion.

That standard applies to permit files, neighbour disputes, insurance claims and court work.

Independent advice

We work for homeowners, neighbours, developers, councils and other decision-makers. Our opinions are based on evidence, not instructions.

"Our reports say the same thing regardless of who commissioned them."

Local council knowledge

Melbourne and regional council requirements differ. We prepare applications and reports in the format each council actually accepts — with bilingual support for Chinese-speaking clients.

Work with us

Book a consultation and we'll tell you what your tree or project needs.