About Us
Starbird Environmental is a team of forward-thinking environmental consultants specializing in urban forestry and arboriculture. We excel in tree preservation during development projects and supporting the design of accessible, liveable spaces that integrate mature trees. Our approach combines deep arboricultural expertise with a sophisticated understanding of municipal regulations at both the parcel and community levels.
We integrate environmental stewardship with construction and development using an evidence-based approach to build strategic plans for tree preservation and mitigation.
We enhance urban and semi-urban landscapes through sustainable planning that prioritizes tree health and ecological balance. We approach each project scientifically with the goal of ensuring tree longevity. We help our clients achieve their goals while complying with regulatory requirements.
Our work enhances safety and enjoyment for our community. Starbird Environmental treats urban and suburban trees as essential infrastructure. We believe the health and vitality of our communities is dependent on resilient green spaces. We are committed to climate resilience and fostering equitable green spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Starbird Environmental is a woman-owned business committed to enhancing diversity and inclusivity in the arboricultural industry.
Meet the Team
Andrea Starbird
Founder, Principal Arborist | ISA PN-9084AM
Andrea Starbird is a Certified Arborist and Municipal Specialist with the International Society of Arboriculture. She is a Qualified Tree Risk Assessor familiar with advanced technologies for evaluating trees and inspecting for internal decay. Since 2019, Andrea has been consulting on tree management and preservation in both the private and public sectors. She has deep insight into how land use and environmental regulations are implemented at the parcel level. She helps her clients mitigate tree conflicts with the built environment by using industry-recognized best practices, evidence-based strategies, and emerging technologies.
Andrea is dedicated to climate resilient planning and adaptive tree management. In 2023, she co-founded the Seattle Arborist Association, which fosters the next generation of arborists and urban foresters to unite them in the ultimate goal of environmental equity and resiliency.
Andrea travels to teach her peers effective and realistic tree management strategies. For speaking inquiries, please contact Andrea here
Shelby Brewster
Associate Arborist | ISA PN-9902A
Shelby is a Certified Arborist and Qualified Tree Risk Assessor who began her career in 2019 in residential tree care around the Seattle area. There, she obtained a strong foundation in tree biology and industry best management practices. She has extensive experience collecting urban tree data across the country, gaining valuable insight into how regional climates influence long-term tree health and viability on the same species of tree. This work informed her growing interest in climate-resilient planting. Shelby brings a landscape-wide perspective to her work, with comprehensive knowledge of tree, shrub, and perennial flower care.
Adina Guntermann
Operations Coordinator
Adina brings a passion for environmental stewardship and strong organizational skills to her role as Operations Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor’s in Sustainability from Arizona State University and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems.
At Starbird Environmental, Adina is often the first point of contact for new clients, managing scheduling, client communication, and proposals to ensure every project is set up for success.
