How to find an arborist

Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:04:09 -0500
From: Al Cooke
Subject: Arborist

Re:   Arborist
How to find one.

First note that there are no legal standards for who can do tree work in North Carolina.  Select carefully.  I have a link to “How to Hire a Tree Service” on my Green Industry webpage at
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ag/homehort/GreenInd/master.html

The International Society of Arboriculture is the most widely recognized organization that certifies arborists and maintains high standards of excellence.
http://www.isa-arbor.com/home.aspx
Look for a link to certifications where you can also find an option to search for certified arborists in your area.  I usually use the search by zip code option at
http://www.isa-arbor.com/findArborist/verifyArbByPostal.aspx

Good luck.
alcooke

Al Cooke
Extension Agent, Horticulture
Chatham County Center
N.C. Cooperative Extension
PO Box 279, Pittsboro, NC  27312
919.542-8202; Fax 919.542.8246
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/staff/acooke/home.html