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  Arborist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An arborist or tree surgeon is a professional who manages and maintains trees (generally in an urban environment).
The American Society of Consulting Arborists is an organization whose membership is exclusive to those with either a certain level of industry experience, plus higher educational experience or continuing education; some members may achieve a higher status by fulfilling the requirements to become a Registered Consulting Arborist.
Consulting arborists are often called on for legal testimony and report writing for various instances where a particular authority on trees is necessary for consequent actions.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arborist   (982 words)

  
 You're a what? Arborist - OOQ Online, Spring 2001
Like most arborists, he uses binoculars to inspect the upper branches of a tree or climbs into the canopy of branches for a closer look.
If a branch is diseased, arborists sometimes dip their tools in disinfectant before cutting another branch to prevent the spread of infection.
Still, like most arborists, Jeff didn’t choose his career for the money—although he says the field can be financially rewarding to people who are good at their jobs.
www.bls.gov /opub/ooq/2001/spring/yawhat.htm   (1076 words)

  
 Connecticut Tree Protective Association - CTPA - Becoming an Arborist
The arborist is knowledgeable about the typical growth habits and preferred site location and conditions of healthy trees and is able to diagnose problems from the obvious insect infestation to the less obvious environmental stresses such as changes in soil grade or drought that may affect tree health.
An arborist license, issued by the Department of Environmental Protection, is required to practice arboriculture for hire in The State of Connecticut.
Such standards shall provide that in order to be certified, an individual shall be competent with respect to the use and handling of pesticides or the use and handling of the pesticide or class of pesticides covered by such individual's application or certification and in the proper and safe application of recognized arboricultural methods.
www.ctpa.org /arborist.htm   (1421 words)

  
 ISA Arborist Certification   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Arborists now have an educationally challenging program designed to upgrade the knowledge and proficiency levels in the profession.
For the individual arborist, becoming certified brings the opportunity for learning, growth, and advancement, which are significant factors contributing to job satisfaction.
The purpose of recertification is to encourage arborists to stay abreast of new industry developments and techniques, and to maintain high standards for the ISA Certification programme.
www.isa-uki.org /pages/cert.htm   (3236 words)

  
 How to Hire an Arborist, HYG-1032-96
The services of an arborist may be required if a tree is in need of pruning, fertilizing, weather-related damage assessment, or other problem diagnosis.
Full-service arborists are professionals who possess skills in planting, transplanting, pruning, fertilizing, pest management, disease diagnosis, tree removal and stump grinding.
A good arborist will recommend topping a tree only under rare circumstances, such as to save the tree after severe physical damage to the crown, or for the decorative effect of pollarding in a formal setting or restricted space.
ohioline.osu.edu /hyg-fact/1000/1032.html   (722 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
An arborist is a specialist in the care of individual trees.
Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees, and are trained and equipped to work safely in trees and to provide them with proper care.
When hiring an arborist for the first time one of the best ways to get potential names is to ask people you trust for a referral.
www.extension.umn.edu /projects/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/p445arborist.html   (459 words)

  
 Selecting a Tree Trimmer (Arborist) - Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Tri River Area
A great deal of care should be used when selecting an arborist as the decisions this person makes will affect the life and health of the tree.
A wrong decision by an arborist could result in a poor pruning job and the development of internal rot resulting in a hazardous situation causing property damage, personal injury or death.
As the owner of the tree you must base your decision to hire an arborist on the knowledge and qualifications of the individual who will be pruning the tree.
www.colostate.edu /Depts/CoopExt/TRA/PLANTS/prune.html   (567 words)

  
 Indiana Arborist Association
IAA (Indiana Arborist Association) is proud to be affiliated with the International Society of Arboriculture.
ISA has served the tree care industry for over seventy years as a scientific and educational organization and continues to be a dynamic medium through which arborists around the world share their experience and knowledge for the benefit of society.
IAA became a chapter of ISA in 1972 with the same goals and objectives of fostering a greater appreciation for trees and promoting the research, technology and practice of professional arboriculture.
www.indiana-arborist.org   (418 words)

  
 WATSON FIRST TEXAS MASTER ARBORIST   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The master arborist program, administered through the International Society of Arboriculture, is the highest level of certification and recognizes those who have reached the pinnacle of their profession.
"Arborists are tree doctors and a Master Arborist is about as close as we come to a veterinarian for trees.
He said that an arborist tends to the health of individual trees, and an urban forester cares for stands of trees, often for a city or municipality.
agnews.tamu.edu /dailynews/stories/FRSC/Sep3004a.htm   (321 words)

  
 Canopy Organization
Arborists are professionals trained in the art and science of planting, caring for and maintaining individual trees.
Arborists can be members of a number of professional organizations including the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), or the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA).
Arborists certified by the ISA are experienced arborists who have passed an extensive examination on all aspects of tree care and demonstrated at least three years of professional experience.
www.canopy.org /howto/arborist.html   (1637 words)

  
 Arborist can help homeowners save money, Purdue expert says   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
"An arborist is a specialist in the care of individual trees," she says.
When selecting an arborist, homeowners should avoid making impulse decisions, especially if someone is standing on the stoop claiming that they were driving by and noticed that tree work needed to be done on your property.
ISA certified arborists must have at least three years experience and must pass a comprehensive examination developed by some of the nation's leading tree-care experts.
www.purdue.edu /UNS/html3month/980717.McKenzie.arborist.html   (644 words)

  
 MAA
The Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA) is a professional trade organization that serves the commercial arboriculture industry.
Founded in the late 1930s by leading tree care proponents, the Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA) is proud to be one of the oldest trade associations in the nation.
The title "Massachusetts Certified Arborist", through its comprehensive examination and continuing education has become the symbol of tree care professionalism in Massachusetts.
www.massarbor.org   (194 words)

  
 Selecting an Arborist        
An arborist is a specialist trained in the proper care of trees.
Professional arborists are properly equipped to provide services such as pruning, tree removal, bracing and cabling, aeration, spraying, and installation of lightning protection systems.
Make sure the arborist you choose is fully insured to cover liability for personal and property damage and worker compensation.
www.usna.usda.gov /Gardens/faqs/SelectArborist.html   (407 words)

  
 Arborist News February 1998   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Elongation of a line is most important to arborists, expressed as a percentage of the total length.
As a practicing arborist, it is not necessary to use the engineering principles presented here to solve rigging dynamics problems, but a knowledge of the basic concepts enables the worker in the field to consider the effects of his or her actions in the tree.
These principles emphasize that while it is possible to estimate the weight if a piece of wood to be removed from a tree (for example by a green log weight table), if this same piece is falling, it can generate a much greater force.
www.arborist.de /pd_engineering_conzepts.htm   (2353 words)

  
 Hiring an Arborist | Pacific Northwest Chapter - ISA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees, and are trained and equipped to provide proper care.
Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly; tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work in trees in a manner that is safe both for them and for the trees.
Ask for a Certified Arborist, someone who has passed the International Society of Arboriculture's extensive Certification Exam covering all aspects of tree care.
www.pnwisa.org /arborist.html   (338 words)

  
 How to Select an Arborist or Tree Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A qualified arborist will do tree work properly and safely, but an unqualified person may further damage the tree, and more importantly may not be insured, leaving the liability burden to the client.
There may be hidden costs or the arborist may not be fully insured or trained.
In your area most arborists may not be certified, if the arborist you are considering is not certified, determine if he/she is a member of any professional organizations, such as the New York Arborist Association, the International Society of Arboriculture or the National Arborists Association.
www.dec.state.ny.us /website/dlf/privland/urban/arborist.html   (571 words)

  
 John Sutton Consulting Arborist, Inc.
In 1986, John was certified as an arborist by the State of Louisiana Forestry, in 1992, ISA Certified Arborist and 2002, LIAF, Certified Landscape Inspector.
Sutton Consulting Arborist has worked with the Resort for over 10 years and is responsible for an inventory evaluating the health and condition of all landscape trees and palms after improvements.
Sutton Consulting Arborist was responsible for an inventory evaluating the health and condition of all landscape trees and palms after improvements.
www.suttonconsultingarborist.com /introduction.html   (1474 words)

  
 Certified Arborist? - Lawn care & Landscape forum
I used to be a groundman for an arborist and he offered to teach me to climb, but I didn't go after it.
I took one arborist class while i was in school, taught by a certified arborist.
When you tell someone you are an ISA Certified Arborist, they can be confident that you have obtained a standard of knowledge set forth by the industry.
www.lawncafe.com /showthread.php?p=50526#post50526   (1288 words)

  
 Arborist Seattle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
An arborist (used to be called a tree surgeon) is a professional who maintains trees (generally in an urbanenvironment).
This includes planting, trimming, pruning, shaping, and felling trees, the treatment of disease and decay within atree, and the excavation and removal of tree stumps and roots.
If the tree is old or valuable, a skillful arborist can sometimes cable, bolt or guy it sothat it can recover.
www.witchware.com /File/23060-Arborist.Seattle.Html   (383 words)

  
 Maryland Arborist Association
DON’T GET TAKEN BY Maryland’s licensed professional arborists take pride in their care of trees, and are skilled in pruning, pest and disease management, tree repair, and removal; and in some cases, value appraisals.
*Pointers that your arborist is more interested in your wallet than your satisfaction include: Using climbing spikes on live trees; immediate desire to remove a viable and living tree (which is always a last resort); and lack of proper, well-maintained equipment, or knowledge of safety procedures.
To find the NAA-member arborist closest to you, call 1-800-733-2622, or visit the NAA’s home page: http://www.natlarb.com, where you will be prompted to a search by zip code.
www.mdarborist.com /treeinfo.htm   (859 words)

  
 Maine Arborist Association - (MAA)
The arborist can determine what type of pruning is necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance and safety of your trees.
Some arborists plant trees and most can recommend what types of trees are appropriate for a specific location.
In Maine, arborists are required to have $150,000 in general liability insurance and $300,000 in general aggregate.
www.mainearborist.org /arborists_frm.htm   (1022 words)

  
 Arborist
Arborists, also called tree care specialists or tree service technicians, maintain healthy trees and treat or remove injured and diseased trees.
To become an Arborist you must complete Grade 12, preferably with Math and English to meet the requirements of the job.
If you answered yes to most of these questions, a career as an Arborist may be for you!
www.apprenticesearch.com /fpTrades/Arborist_long.asp   (361 words)

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