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At Tree & Landscape Consulting, we provide environmentally responsible solutions while anticipating and fulfilling our customers' needs.  We strive to...

Listen... to the requests and concerns of customers

Respond... with 100% delivery on customer requests

Follow-up... ensuring we have met our customers' needs

 

​We pride ourselves on our proven ability to protect and enhance our customers’ landscape investments, while also caring for our environment. We seek to add value to you and the planet by implementing responsible water resource management practices, improving curb appeal, and passing on savings through innovative and sustainable practices.

With over 30 years’ experience, our founder had a vision for a better way to run a landscaping business. He prides himself on ethics of his company and its dedication to sustainability. At Tree & Landscape Consulting, we truly value our clients, our employees, and our planet.

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DAVID HUPPE
President & CEO

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David has been serving the landscape industry and his community for over 30 years. Since graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture, David has attained various certifications and licenses that demonstrate a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He founded Marizco Huppe Landscape Management (over 50 employees) in 2000, then True North Landscapes (over 100 employees) in 2006, with a desire to be environmentally responsible and build a passionate team of professionals to deliver outstanding results to their clients.

David has served on numerous committees with the CLCA (California Landscape Contractors Association) ascending to first vice president of the local chapter. He has also served on committees with ALCA (Associated Landscape Contractors of America), NCLTC (Northern California Turf & Landscape Council) and has been a judge for the Certified Landscape Technician certification program.  Additionally, he’s served on the City of Santa Rosa Street Tree Committee, reviewing and amending the city's street tree selection and maintenance parameters. He has also been appointed by the Windsor Town Council to the Tree Protection Ordinance Committee, and served as Advising Arborist.  David has also been the advising Arborist for Sonoma County Regional Parks.
 
David has a passion for the outdoors, and it shows in his athletic prowess. He loves trail running, mountain biking, and cycling. You’ll also find him competing in various races such as Levi’s GranFondo, and the Santa Rosa Ironman. It’s no wonder he’s passionate about beautifying and conserving the great outdoors for everyone to enjoy.

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Education / Certifications / Licenses

1983 - 1988

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

Met requirements for Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture

Certifications & Licenses

  • Contractors State License, C-27; C-64 with D-49 (Tree)

  • LEED-AP (Accredited Professional) Existing Buildings

  • ​RCA #677 (Registered Consulting Arborist

  • Certified Arborist #754

  • TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification)

  • Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor

  • Certified Landscape Technician - Irrigation

  • Certified Landscape Technician - Maintenance

  • Qualified Applicators License #36655

  • Qualified Applicagtors Certficate #18445

Member of...

  • ISA (International Society of Arboriculture)

  • ASCA (American Society of Consulting Arborists)

  • USGBC (US Green Building Council) Redwood Chapter

  • PAPA (Pesticide Applicators Professional Association)

Our Services

1

Tree Consultation

Trees are a precious and limited resource.  They provide many benefits and need management to ensure preservation and to mitigate risks. We provide:

  • Tree Inventories

  • Tree Preservation Plans

  • Arborist Reports

  • Tree Risk Assessments

  • Problem / Forensic Diagnosis

  • Tree Appraisals

  • Contractor Oversight & Management

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2

Landscape Consultation

Landscapes are an expensive investment.  Preserving the investment takes expertise.  We provide this expertise offering:

  • Plan Review

  • Specifications Review

  • Problem Diagnosis

    • Diseases & Pests​

    • Water Management

  • Contractor Oversight & Management   

3

Business Management Consultation

Running a business can be challenging.  Identifying problems early can eliminate catastrophic results.  Are profits not where they should be?  Problems affecting the bottom line can be a result of insufficient systems in place, administration, operational inefficiencies, top line growth, retention, gross margin, etc. Not knowing where the problems exist is the problem.

With many years experience running successful multi-million dollar landscape companies, we can assist to identify areas of improvement.

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