Sierra Tree and Fungi serves Placer County as an independent consulting arborist practice. I'm Christopher Hodge, an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and TRAQ qualified consultant. I provide written assessments, reports, and risk evaluations, with no removal crews and no financial stake in the outcome. My job is to tell you the truth about your trees.
Communities I Serve in Placer County
I work throughout the valley floor and up into the foothills, including:
- Roseville
- Rocklin
- Lincoln
- Auburn
- Loomis
- Granite Bay
- Colfax
- Foresthill
Arborist Services in Placer County
- CEQA arborist reports and tree impact analysis
- Tree preservation plans for new construction and subdivisions
- TRAQ tree risk assessments for homeowners, HOAs, and insurers
- Oak woodland evaluation and management for foothill properties
- Fungal and wood decay diagnosis
Development on the Valley Floor, Oak Woodlands in the Foothills
Placer County covers two very different landscapes. The valley floor cities of Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln are among the fastest growing in the region, and new construction there regularly requires tree inventories, preservation plans, and CEQA tree impact analysis. I prepare reports that meet local and county requirements so your project clears review.
Climb into the foothills around Auburn, Colfax, and Foresthill and the work changes. Here the land is defined by Blue Oak, Interior Live Oak, and Gray Pine, and the priorities shift toward oak woodland health, wildfire preparedness, and protecting mature native trees. I assess foothill properties with both their ecology and their fire risk in mind.
Why an Independent Arborist
Most tree companies make money when trees come down. I don't. Whether you are a developer who needs a defensible report or a homeowner who wants to know if a large tree is safe, an independent assessment gives you documentation you can stand behind.
Schedule an Assessment
Call or text (530) 391-6100 or use the contact page to get started. Every assessment includes a written report for permits, insurance, legal proceedings, or contractor negotiations.
Placer County Arborist FAQ
Do I need an arborist report to build in Placer County?
Frequently, yes. Placer County and its fast growing cities such as Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln protect native oaks and other trees through local ordinances and tree preservation requirements. New construction commonly needs a tree inventory, a preservation plan, and CEQA tree impact analysis before grading or building permits are issued.
How does Placer County protect oak woodlands?
Placer County addresses oak woodland loss through its General Plan and oak woodland conservation policies, which call for avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating impacts to native oaks during development, often through preservation, replacement planting, or in lieu fees. The foothills around Auburn, Colfax, and Foresthill are the heart of that native oak country.
What trees grow in the Placer County foothills?
The Placer County foothills are defined by blue oak, interior live oak, and gray pine, while the valley floor cities hold more planted landscape and street trees. Blue oak is slow growing and difficult to reestablish, which is why foothill development review focuses on protecting mature native oaks rather than replacing them after the fact.