Environmental Tree Report

ENVIRONMENTAL TREE REPORT & CONSULTING AGREEMENT

This Environmental Tree Report and Consulting Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between Client Name: (Client) and Consultant Name: (Consultant).

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client requires a professional assessment of trees and vegetation located on or adjacent to the Property described below for environmental, safety, and compliance purposes; and

WHEREAS, Consultant is qualified and experienced in arboricultural inspection, risk assessment, and environmental reporting and is authorized to prepare a written tree report and to recommend management actions; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, compensation, terms, and certification related to the Environmental Tree Report.

PROPERTY & PROJECT INFORMATION

SCOPE OF WORK

Consultant shall perform the following services (Scope). Services include on-site inspection, tree inventory, condition and risk assessment, photographic documentation, recommendations for protection, removal, or mitigation, and preparation of this written report. Specific tasks to be performed are described below:

TREE INVENTORY & OBSERVATIONS

The following inventory summarizes inspected trees. For each recorded tree include species, diameter at breast height (DBH), approximate height, condition, structural defects, and recommendation.

Additional trees or site observations may be attached as supplemental pages and are incorporated into this Report by reference. Photographs, tree protection plans, and mitigation measures prepared by Consultant form part of this Report when appended.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client agrees to compensate Consultant for services described in the Scope of Work as follows:

Invoices are payable within days of invoice date. Unpaid amounts shall accrue interest at % per month (or the maximum permitted by law) until paid. Client agrees to reimburse Consultant for reasonable costs of collection, including attorney fees, if applicable.

TERM AND TERMINATION

The term of this Agreement commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: or until the Scope of Work is completed, unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' written notice to the other party. Termination for cause may occur upon material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within 10 days after written notice. Upon termination, Consultant shall be paid for services performed and expenses incurred through the termination date.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Consultant shall treat as confidential all nonpublic information obtained from Client in connection with the performance of services and shall not disclose such information to third parties except (a) with Client's prior written consent, (b) as required by applicable law or professional obligation, or (c) to Consultant's employees and subcontractors who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations. Confidential materials provided to Consultant remain the property of Client and shall be returned upon request.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

CERTIFICATION AND LIMITATIONS

Consultant certifies that the findings and recommendations contained in this Report reflect the Consultant's professional opinions based on observations made on the date(s) of inspection and on accepted arboricultural practices. Consultant does not warrant the survival or future condition of any tree. This Report is limited to the items expressly identified in the Scope of Work and does not include invasive investigation, soil testing, geotechnical analysis, or remediation unless explicitly stated.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with the Report and any appendices, exhibits, or attachments referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations and understandings. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

ADDITIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Client acknowledges that trees and living vegetation are dynamic and subject to unforeseen change. Client shall promptly notify Consultant of any change in site conditions or additional work requested. Consultant may rely on information provided by Client and public records unless otherwise stated.

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