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 provide proper care. The arborist can determine what is necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance, and safety of trees. Additionally, Arborists have the skills and equipment to safely and efficiently remove trees.
Certification is an integral part of arboriculture and arborists must maintain their credential through continuing education.
You are eligible to become a Certified Arborist if you have three or more years of full time, eligible, practical work experience in
arboriculture or a field related to arboriculture. College education in related fields can be substituted for experience.
The exam consists of 200 multiple choice questions covering Tree Nutrition and Fertilization, Installation and Establishment, Tree Biology, Identification & Selection, Pruning, Diagnosis & Treatment and other subjects.
The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting proper tree care in British Columbia, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Pacific Northwest Chapter - International Society of Arboriculture
Pacific Northwest Chapter - International Society of Arboriculture The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting proper tree care in British Columbia, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Connecticut Tree Protective Association - CTPA Home Page Connecticut Tree Protective Association is an organization made up of over 400 arborists (members). The membership consist of licensed arborists, educators and state arboriculture scientist. The mission of the CTPA is to advance the care of Connecticuts trees, as well as educate and train arborists and anyone interested in the tree industry.
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