Services
SERVICES
Site Analysis and Tree Preservation
Residential and Commercial Landscape Design and Planning
Subject Matter Expert / Professional Testimony
Design and Landscape Standards Development and Management for Associations
Landscape and Urban Forest Management Consulting
Capabilities
JP Lange Consulting (JPLC) is capable of providing consulting services for all aspects of arboriculture, landscape design, landscape management, and urban forestry. We incorporate CAD, GIS, and GPS hardware and software to collect and manage data. We have proprietary programs for landscape analysis, IVM, and maintenance. We have human resources that integrate extensive experience into every project solution. We can connect our clients to the various on-the-ground companies involved with their project and guide them to their goal.
Presentation of Information
We take advantage of technology whenever possible. Many of the architects, landscape architects, engineers and planners with which we work have CAD capability and work electronically. We do the same. Our deliverables – plans, reports, details, spreadsheets and other documents – can all be produced electronically to reduce waste and save time; and we can also make hardcopies. When it is useful, we create presentation graphics for use in public forums, or where the “picture worth a thousand words" can best make the point.
Personnel Training and Education
Our associates are all trained professionals with college degrees and advanced certifications. Continuing education is a priority in order to remain current with the latest research available for managing your trees and landscapes. Quality of service is paramount. You will always find our consultants eager and willing to help you find a solution to your landscape planning and management concerns.
Site Analysis and Tree Preservation
At JPLC, we pride ourselves on understanding as many of a site’s aspects as possible. Whether it’s a private land-owner trying to manage trees around his 10 acre parcel or a developer trying to maximize yield while preserving the best natural elements of a site, we collect information and provide insight.
When it comes to tree preservation, the principals at JPLC have created techniques for protecting critical root zones of mature trees, worked with local jurisdictions to create manageable tree preservation standards, and developed working relationships with contractors who understand the vital role trees play in our environment.
Residential and Commercial Landscape Design and Planning
We apply the concept of site recognition when we develop designs for landscapes and when doing planning work. Our designs tend to be organic and to serve site users by allowing them to be comfortable within the landscape. Nothing feels forced or out of place.
We prefer native plant materials and simple color palettes to make the point of good design. Who are we to contradict Mother Nature?
Whether it’s an urban environment or a country estate, our designers use their experience with various site conditions and apply a working knowledge of over 4,000 plants to create beauty in the outdoors.
Subject Matter Expert / Professional Testimony
Conflicts between neighboring land owners are often settled in the court system. Everything from the valuation of individual trees to development rights can be contested.
Drawing on decades of experience and having participated in the development of many codes, ordinances, and BMPs, the principals at JPLC have developed the understanding necessary to provide meaningful information useful in resolving such conflicts.
We have experience in the valuation of roadside and common area trees, report-writing, and expert witness testimony.
Design and Landscape Standards
Most states allow Home Owners Associations (HOAs) to operate, but there are specific rules for HOAs. These rules vary by jurisdiction. JPLC has worked with and gathered information from many communities of varying types in a several states and local governments. We have developed templates for standards of architectural and landscape design that can be tuned to the needs of any HOA, no matter its size.
We strive to cover every aspect of community living for the HOA involved. In doing so, we give Boards the tools they need to insure that common areas are maintainable and homeowners are accountable. Easy to understand language and application templates are part of the package.
Landscape and Urban Forest Management Consulting
With every year and every policy change, additional pressure is being put on every acre of useable land. Previously unusable land is being built on, and the interface between competing uses for land is becoming a blurred line.
As land becomes more precious, its management from the human perspective is becoming more important. At JPLC, we feel that the best way to manage the land is to be stewards of the land. Our approach to consulting involves education about and appreciation for Mother Nature. We can help you understand your landscape better, and through Best Management Practices, help your stewardship of the land serve everyone.
We apply our approach to Landscape and Urban Forest Management to Nature Trail Design, Public School Outdoor Learning Spaces, Stream Restoration, Reforestation, Community Layout, Urban Planning, and several other disciplines in between.