Arborist Services
Important questions?
It is important know, in advance what to expect, what methods will be used and what procedures will be followed. Some questions that may helpful are:read more =>
- Will the work be completed by a certified arborist?
- Will you climb spruless or with spurs?
- What equipment will be used to complete the job?
- If left, will the wood be left in rounds or split and stacked?
- What kind of damage if any is expected to my property? Can we lesson any expected damage?
ISA Certified Arborists on staff
What is an Arborist?
An arborist is a specialist in the care of woody plants; primarily trees but also including bushes, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants used for landscaping or shade. An arborist's work is known as arboriculture.
“The work of an arborist is distinct from that of a forester, logger, or a faller. Arborists focus on health and safety issues of either individual trees or treed landscapes, rather than managing forests or harvesting wood.”read more =>
Do you move trees?
Factors taken into consideration when deciding if transplanting is feasible or not include:
- season
- tree health
- tree size
- original and destination environmental conditions
An explanation of how each of these factors is taken into consideration is given below.read more =>
Stopping root damage?
Installing a “root barrier” is an extremely effective way to keep roots from spreading into unwanted areas.
A plastic barrier is installed underground to prevent the roots from spreading in a particular direction.
Tree Service vs Landscaper
A Landscaper with credentials is quite capable of pruning and maintaining smaller trees and shrubs.
An experienced Tree Service Company will have qualified staff to tackles all sizes of jobs and unlike a Landscaper, a Tree Service Company is insured for heights of over 16ft.
The heavy equipment used by Tree Service companies can be costly so there are times when it may be more cost effective to hire a Landscaper rather than a Tree Service Company.
What is an ISA Certified Arborist?
A certified arborist is a specialist in the care of trees, shrubs, bushes, and vines.
To become an ISA Certified Arborist you must successfully complete The ISA Certification exam. This is an extensive examination that covers 10 areas of Arbour culture.
Once certified, an Arborist will hone his/her skills on one or more areas specific to Arbourculture.read more =>
Why Hire an Arborist
A certified arborist is a trained professional in tree care. Arborists are qualified to assess the health of a tree and determine if, when, and what portions of a tree should be trimmed in order to maintain the tree's health, beauty, and the safety of the surrounding environment.
In some areas, permits are required before removing or even cutting certain species of trees. Arborists local to the area are familiar with the laws and are authorized to prepare the necessary paperwork required before obtaining a permit.read more =>
Choosing an Arborist
Look for Professional Affiliation
Companies with memberships in professional organizations (ISA) demonstrate their level of competence and their willingness to be current on the latest pruning techniques, safety strategies, and tree management.
