Scott Seargeant:
A Life Dedicated to the Science of Trees

Decades of Impact: Case Studies in Excellence

The Perimeter Tree Screen (Technical Preservation)

In a high-stakes residential subdivision, I was called to consult on 104 screening trees that were rapidly dying. Most saw a lost cause; Scott Seargeant saw a drainage and soil crisis.

By re-engineering the grade, adjusting soil chemistry, and implementing a precision drip system, we achieved a 100% survival rate. Two years later, not a single tree has been lost.

Downtown Corcoran Revitalization (Urban Planning)

Twenty years ago, downtown Corcoran was in decline. I was hired to assess a disjointed urban forest and recommend a sustainable path forward.

I designed a strategic street tree plan using deciduous varieties to balance winter sunlight and summer shade.

Today, the downtown is alive again, a testament to how the right tree, planted with the right vision, can revive a community.

The Changing of the Guard in Hanford (Risk Management)

In downtown Hanford’s historic municipal park, public safety was at risk. Decades of brutal pruning had left the canopy structurally compromised.

I performed a forensic assessment and made the difficult recommendation to renew the cycle of life.

By educating the public on why these 50-year-old trees were failing, I helped the city transition to a new, healthy forest that now stands strong 20 years later.