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Why Hire an Arborist?
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Healthy trees serve many purposes in your local community. A way for homeowners to ensure their trees
stay healthy is by hiring an arborist. Professional, trained arborists know how to properly maintain trees
for the safety of the public and the health of the tree.
Trees are an investment that require proper tree care; however, pruning or removing trees, especially large
trees, can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work
safely in trees.

Learn more about why you should hire an arborist .

What is a Certified Arborist?

An ISA arborist certification is a nongovernmental, voluntary process by which
individuals can document their base of knowledge. Certification provides a measurable
assessment of an individual’s knowledge in the competencies needed for proper tree care.

When a professional becomes an ISA Certified Arborist®, they should be recognized by

their peers and the public as a tree care professional who has attained a generally-accepted
level of knowledge in areas such as tree biology, diagnosis, maintenance practices, safety,
and other subject and practice areas within the tree care profession as identified through periodic job task
analyses.

They must also continue their education to maintain their certification. Therefore, they are more likely to
be up to date on the latest techniques in arboriculture.

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Services an Arborist can Provide

Arborist can help homeowners maintain their investment by:
Pruning
Pruning can be necessary for various reasons including,
improvement of health, appearance and safety. An arborist
can determine what type of pruning is necessary.
Tree removal
Tree removal can be expensive. Consider hiring an arborist
when your tree is dead or dying, an unacceptable risk, causing
an obstruction, crowding other trees, or located in an area
where there’s new construction.
Emergency tree care
Removing or pruning storm-damaged trees can be dangerous,
but a professional arborist can perform the job safely while reducing further risk of damage
to people and property.
Planting
Getting your new tree off to a healthy start will help the tree mature to its full size and
ensures it will provide environmental, economic, and social benefits throughout its lifetime.
Some arborists plant trees, and most recommend species that are appropriate for certain
locations.
Other services
Plant health care or preventive maintenance.
Cabling and bracing for added support to branches with weak attachments.
Soil aeration to improve root growth.
Learn more about hiring a Certified Arborist .

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