Prudential Tree Solutions
Independent Tree Consulting.
Honest and Efficient Solutions.
Independent consulting arborist services for homeowners, property managers, attorneys, municipalities, and commercial clients. Tree risk assessments, expert evaluations, written reports, and practical recommendations.
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Visual Inspection + Verbal Consultation
In-person visual review of the stated tree concern with verbal observations and recommendations. No written opinion or report is included.
Letter Report
Abbreviated signed report delivered by email, generally suited to a clearly defined issue that does not require extensive supporting material. May include background, observations, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations as appropriate.
Tree Risk Assessment + Form Report
Visual assessment of one accessible tree with standardized signed documentation of relevant tree and site information, observations, conclusions, and risk-related recommendations. Advanced diagnostics are not included unless separately authorized.
Comprehensive Booklet Report
Detailed professional report for assignments requiring substantial analysis and documentation. May include background, observations, analysis, conclusions, recommendations, supporting material, assumptions and limitations, photographs, and signed certification.
Multiple-Tree / Larger Property Report
Property-level assessment for assignments involving numerous trees or expanded documentation. Scope is based on tree count, site complexity, requested analysis, and required deliverables.
Expert / Litigation Consulting
Technical case review, attorney consultation, professional opinions, and litigation support, including depositions, hearings, and testimony when required.
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Tell us a little about your property and tree concern. Your request will be reviewed and we will contact you regarding the appropriate consulting service.
About
Nicholas V. Lacovara
Principal Consulting Arborist
With more than two decades of arboricultural experience, Nicholas provides independent consulting for residential, commercial, municipal, and property-management clients. His experience includes tree risk assessment, urban forestry, inventories, tree preservation, construction-related tree protection, professional reporting, and practical tree-management recommendations.
Professional Credentials
ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist® RCA #941

The Registered Consulting Arborist® designation recognizes consulting arborists who provide independent professional opinions, technical analysis, clear communication, and professional reporting for clients requiring objective arboricultural guidance.
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® WE-13642BM

The ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® credential represents an advanced level of professional knowledge and experience within arboriculture. Credential holders demonstrate broad competency across multiple areas of tree care, assessment, management, and professional arboricultural practice.
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ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional WE-13642AM

This certification demonstrates professional competency in urban forestry and the management of trees within developed communities, including planning, administration, communication, tree populations, risk management, policy, and arboricultural practices.
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ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification® TRAQ Qualified

The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification® provides specialized training in a systematic approach to tree risk assessment, including evaluating tree conditions, likelihood of failure, potential targets and consequences, overall risk, and communicating appropriate management recommendations.
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Credentials are maintained through their respective issuing organizations and are subject to applicable renewal and continuing-education requirements.
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Independent arboricultural consulting and professional tree-management guidance.
Service Area
California • New Jersey • Beyond
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