Harness Washington DC insider knowledge and cost-saving landscape strategies to reach your target GAR score.
Hire a Certified Landscape Expert
Are Your Plans Ready for a CLE Certification Stamp?
Get Reviewed in 12 hours or Less
Skip the time and energy communicating back and forth.
Upload your Civil, Stormwater, or Green Area Ratio plans and receive improvement notes or your CLE certificate in five (5) business days or less.
Specialties
Consultation
Catch opportunities before they become costly obstacles. Bring in our team to listen and advise throughout the design process to spot and resolve any potential pitfalls early and implement smart design choices, guaranteeing a smooth review process.
Supply and Install
Furnishing and installing GAR elements including green roofs, vegetative walls, native plantings, permeable pavers, and solar needs.
Inspection
Need help with a pre-inspection (per DOEE regulations) and scheduling a final with a DOEE inspector? Our Certified Landscape Experts will review your project installation and get you on your way to a certificate of occupancy.
Compliance Maintenance
Don’t forget about GAR maintenance compliance. Partner with a Certified Landscape Expert and keep your property looking good in the eyes of the public and DOEE.
Protect Trees for Future Generations
Tree Preservation Permits (TPP) and Consultations
Washington, D.C. Tree Preservation Plans & Permit.
Are you planning a construction project, addition, or renovation in Washington, D.C.? Navigating strict local tree laws can halt your project before it even starts. We take the stress out of compliance. We work directly with Architects, Engineers, Homeowners, and Developers to design compliant Tree Preservation Plans (TPP) and secure your required permits.
Our Services Include:
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- Existing Tree Survey: Full mapping of Critical Root Zones (SRZ/CRZ).
- TPP Generation: Custom site layouts that meet strict UFD guidelines.
- UFD Coordination: Total management of the Urban Forestry Division relationship.
- Permit Acquisition: Handling the TOPS portal to get approval for Washington, D.C. regulated trees.
Start a preservation plan today. We’re available to begin within 12 hours.
About Us
Our team at Green Area Ratio has over nine years of experience helping architects, developers, and engineers navigate the unique zoning requirements and complex GAR regulations in Washington D.C.
We are committed to helping our communities learn horticulture practices and embrace native species to create bigger impact on sustainable urban design.
