Development moves faster when tree problems get solved early. I work with builders, architects, design professionals, and property owners across the GTA and Golden Horseshoe.

Make sure they're in good hands.

Your trees are part of the project.

Hi, I’m Brent.

Brent Hocking, Board Certified Master Arborist, Hamilton Ontario

I don't just deliver reports. I solve problems.

I'm a Board Certified Master Arborist with nearly a decade in the field: climbing, assessing, consulting, and getting things done. One of fewer than 40 BCMAs in Ontario. The credentials matter, but so do the years I spent in the trees.

When you hire me, you get someone who understands what's happening on your site, what your municipality needs, and what it actually takes to keep a tree alive through a build. You get a direct line, a fast turnaround, and someone who treats your project seriously.

I treat clients as partners, and tree-care as craft.

Let's work together.

Who I Work With

Developers & Builders

navigating tree preservation bylaws, neighbour conflicts, and municipal approval requirements on tight timelines. I handle the arboricultural side so it doesn't slow the rest of the project down.

Whatever brought you here, there's a good chance I can help. Here's who I work with most.

Architects & Engineers

Arboricultural expertise integrated early so tree constraints inform the design, not derail it. Better outcomes when I'm at the table before the drawings are locked.

Property Owners

Professional assessments for tree risk, disputes, insurance claims, and permit requirements. Clear answers from someone with the credentials to back them up.

Municipalities

Tree inventories, risk assessments, AirSpade work, and arboricultural reporting grounded in field experience and current ISA standards.

Precision in Practice

Elite credentials backed by real field experience. That combination is rare, and it matters.

Field Operations to Consulting

Before becoming a consultant, I spent seven years working trees from the ground up: groundsperson, climber, crew lead, trainer, utility specialist. I still get into the field when the work calls for it. That hands-on background informs every assessment and every recommendation.

Documentation That Holds Up

As one of fewer than 40 Board Certified Master Arborists in Ontario, I produce documentation built on scientific protocols and current industry standards. Municipal reviewers scrutinize arborist reports. Development approvals depend on credible expertise. Mine holds up.

Responsive When It Counts

Questions arise mid-project. Permit conditions need clarification. Urban Forestry sends a comment. I respond quickly with clear answers. When timelines are tight, fast response is the difference between a minor question and a project delay.

Not sure where to start?

Bring me your situation. I'll tell you what you need, and what you don't.