Why Hire an Arborist

One of the best ways for a homeowner or business owner to ensure their trees stay healthy and risk free is to hire an arborist. Professionally trained arborists know how to properly maintain trees for both the safety of the public and the health of the tree. Pruning and removing trees can be dangerous work that should be done only by those trained and equipped to safely work in trees. 

An International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) arborist certification is process in which individuals can document their knowledge in a wide variety of arboricultural practices.  Certification provides a measurable assessment of an individual’s knowledge in the competencies needed for proper tree care. An ISA certified arborist has a broad knowledge in areas such as tree biology, diagnosis, maintenance practices, safety, installation and establishment, and other subject areas within the tree care industry.  An arborist much continue their education in order to maintain their certification and stay up to date on the latest best management practices in arboriculture.

Arborists can help tree owners maintain the investment in the following ways in addition to many others:

• Pruning

• Tree Removal

• Tree Risk Assessment

• Emergency Tree Care

• Planting

• Plant Health Care and Preventative Maintenance

• Cabling

There are a few recommended tips when hiring a certified arborist:

• Be sure the Arborists credentials are in good standing

• Verify their business or the company they work for is licensed and insured

• Review quotes to determine the best combination of price, work to be done, skills, and professionalism

• Ask questions in order to ensure you fully understand the scope of the work

Dogwood Hills is proud to have two ISA certified Arborists on staff.  Both Grant Frye MI-4646A and Jordan Haarer IN-3641A also both hold a tree risk assessment qualification.