# Reliance Arboriculture

Reliance Arboriculture is a specialist arboricultural consultancy based in Oxford, providing expert advice on all aspects of tree management and planning across the south and midlands. The firm serves a diverse clientele including planning consultants, developers, architects, insurers, local authorities, utility operators, land managers and private individuals.

The consultancy distinguishes itself through its evidence-based approach to tree planning and management. Rather than offering generic solutions, Reliance Arboriculture ensures all advice is grounded in scientific understanding, legal compliance and industry best practice. This rigorous methodology sets them apart in a field where poor advice can lead to costly consequences for clients.

The team comprises Principal and Associate Consultants with deep expertise in urban arboriculture—the complex discipline of managing trees within developed environments where they must coexist with buildings, infrastructure and planning considerations. Their specialist knowledge encompasses the full spectrum of tree-related issues that create challenges for property owners, developers and local authorities.

Reliance Arboriculture's consultancy services address critical areas where professional guidance is essential: navigating planning obligations related to trees, understanding legal protections affecting tree work, assessing and managing tree-related risks, investigating subsidence claims involving trees, and developing comprehensive management plans. By combining technical arboricultural expertise with knowledge of planning law and development processes, they help clients make informed decisions that protect both trees and their broader interests. Their commitment to professional standards and continuing education ensures clients receive advice reflecting current best practice.