Investigations to determine the feasibility of a client's proposals, examining alternative solutions and the technical and financial implication of each. Advice to clients on necessary planning permissions and statutory obligations.

Broad scale designs to indicate general character, spatial arrangement, materials and appearance of the site.

Development of a design to a detailed level to enable the finalising of specifics.

Drawings and additional details, together with specifications of materials and standards of workmanship for inclusion as contract documents.

Compilation of tender list, undertaking tender action, production of tender report, recommendation on forms of contract and letting of contract.

Administration of the contract during operations on site from pre-contract meetings to completion. Includes control of financial expenditure, programme of works, and inspections of progress and quality of work.

Evaluation of constraints and opportunities presented by different sites with comparison to determine the best choice for client requirements.

Including mapping and assessment of the condition of existing vegetation and more specifically trees, study of existing soils, research and assessment of historic landscapes, appraisal of ecological indicators, identification and investigation of landscape features.

Survey and analysis of existing site usage and features in relation to maintenance and management requirements, identifying features and areas requiring treatment or enhancement.

Research, survey and analysis studies for the production of conservation strategies. Proposals for restoration or reinterpretation of the landscape.

Appraisal of the potential negative effects of a proposal on landscape character and quality, visual amenity and areas of historic landscape. Organisation and co-ordination of other specialists for full assessment studies in the production of an Environmental Statement.

Design of proposals for larger sites on a strategic level indicating development zones and overall infrastructure in which building and landscape treatment will take place.

Production of presentation drawings and other graphic material to make presentations for use in consultations. Mounting and manning consultation exhibitions. Preparation and analysis of feedback questionnaires.

Research and organisation of trials to test new methods of construction or use of materials and plants.

Advice to clients on the selection of equipment and machinery for landscape maintenance.

Negotiations with the Local Planning Authority and other statutory consultees. Preparation and submission of Outline, Reserve Matters and Detailed Planning Applications, listed building and conservation area consents. Applications for works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order.

Preparation of submission for Planning Appeal and Proofs of Evidence at Public Inquiry. Appearance as expert witness.

As the client's agent from inception to completion, preparation of briefs for other consultants, appointment and coordination of the team and monitoring works and costs to agreed budgets.

Preparation of long-term management proposals and maintenance specification with regular reviews and inspections as necessary.

Undertaking tender action, preparation of contact documents, appointment of contractor and administration of maintenance contracts.