Some of you may have already come across the term, arborist. Those who work with plants usually have a pretty good idea, but just what is an arborist? An arborist is someone that  is trained in the art of maintaining trees. Maintenance that may even require them to remove a tree that is unsafe. In this article today we will discuss what an arborist is all about.

what does an arborist do?

Simply put, an arborist maintains trees. But the job of an arborist entails studying the nature of trees, being able to judge whether they are safe or unsafe, and staying on top of the latest techniques and technology relevant to tree care.

Becoming a certified arborist is not an easy task. A high level of competence is required. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) holds the power in the arborist world. Many companies also require aspiring arborists to have a degree in arboriculture.

Here is a list of all the main tasks arborists specialize in:

Tree Pruning – Tree Pruning is the removal of excess or otherwise unsafe secondary branches from a tree. This also promotes health of the tree and overall aesthetic quality. This is however, not to be confused with tree lopping, or tree topping, which is the removal of main branches of the tree. This can be dangerous to the tree’s health because there will be sizable open wounds.

Most dedicated arborists stay away from this practice.

Stump Removal – Stump removal is just how it sounds. Stumps can be host to many types of root disease and can be risky to keep on a lawn. They generally reduce the aesthetic value of a home as well.

Tree Removal – Removing trees is very dangerous, because in most cases, people decide to remove a tree after it is deemed unsafe. The best action is to a hire a certified arborist that will assess the situation and decide the best course of action. Do NOT try to remove the tree if not properly equipped. A certified arborist will have the tools necessary to remove a tree.

Arboriculture entails many more specialized tasks, like selection, planting, pathogen control, training, and shaping. In many ways they can be compared to a common gardner, but an arborist is very well learned on the subject of tree care.

At Action Tree Care we provide excellent service with our team of highly skilled, certified arborists. We take our passion of tree care very seriously to ensure safe lawns, and maintenance of aesthetic quality that raises your home’s value. Visit our website today to see how we can help you!