Do You Need A Consulting Arborist?

Trees are the most important element in any landscape in many ways. We all understand their importance in aesthetics and the comfort that they provide. Their potential for failure make them important in an entirely different way.

All trees have potential for failure of the entire tree or parts of the tree. When a branch or a tree fails (falls) their is also potential for death or bodily injury. I often tell clients that one of the differences between a tree guy and a grass guy is that if the tree guy makes a gross error, he can kill somebody. The grass guy can fix his error with money. Of course there are many potential risks beyond the control of the arborist. Wind and ice storms and speeding cars can wreak havoc.

A consulting arborist provides information about selection, planting, proper placement and both short term and long term health management. They also identify potential failures in trees and help manage those associated risks. When failures occur, they are called upon to identify cause and establish value of the loss. This evaluation is often based on the Guide for Plant Appraisal produced by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers.

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