Certified arborist reports can only be written by arborists who have been certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). The certification process consists of rigorous testing and continuing education requirements. In the Urban Forest Pro blog, we’ll produce content that reflects our arborists’ deep experience, tree care expertise, and tree service certifications. Certification matters because it gives property owners some assurance that they’ve partnered with qualified arborists. Other topics on this blog will point to UFP’s operational expertise and its tree care procedures, including the fact that UFP sends an ISA-certified arborist to every job site. (We’re one of the only Portland tree service companies to do so.) Urban Forest Pro also offers a full suite of tree services, including tree pruning, tree planting, tree removal, and stump grinding. When Portland and Vancouver residents and businesses are searching for information about certified arborist reports, we want them to always turn to the UFP blog as the only place for tree care information they’ll ever need. We also hope that after reading the blog, people will contact Urban Forest Pro with any questions. As part of our company’s outreach efforts, this blog will encourage homeowners and property owners to partner with us for all their tree care needs.
TL;DR Certified arborists are tree care experts with formal training, certification, and experience in arboriculture, distinct from landscapers. Arborists specialize in tree health, pruning, removal, and safety, while landscapers focus on broader horticulture tasks like lawn care and garden design. Certification ensures arborists have proven expertise and follow best practices, whereas landscapers lack the specialized […]
TL;DR Landscapers focus on lawn care, garden beds, and hardscaping, while arborists specialize in tree health, pruning, and safety. Arborists are trained to handle complex tree tasks like disease assessment, cabling, and safe tree removal using specialized tools. Arborists are required to carry liability insurance and certifications, unlike landscapers, who typically lack arboricultural insurance. Portland’s […]
A tree risk assessment (TRA) is a formal evaluation that helps determine whether a tree poses a potential hazard to your property. Homeowners often confuse this with general tree evaluations, but a TRA follows strict criteria to ensure safety and health. This guide explains what a tree risk What Happens During a Tree Risk Assessment? […]
Healthy trees receive regular attention from knowledgeable arborists. But how can you tell when you hire a certified arborist if they’re truly an expert? Pick an inexperienced arborist, and your trees could suffer. Fortunately, there are ways to distinguish the true tree gurus from mere amateurs. In the following paragraphs we discuss how homeowners can […]
It seems all home-related services—including Portland tree services—can be subject to scam. For most people, their home is their largest investment, so home contracting jobs present a sizable target for criminals. Judging from our customers’ reports, there has been a recent uptick in Portland area tree trimming con jobs. According to a The Oregon Construction […]
