A certified arborist has proven their knowledge of trees through the International Society of Arboriculture exam. Hiring one means the right diagnosis, the right cuts, and honest advice, not just someone with a chainsaw.
An ISA Certified Arborist is a tree care professional who has passed the International Society of Arboriculture certification exam and keeps that certification current through ongoing education. It is a recognised mark that the person working on your trees genuinely understands them.
So much tree work is judgment rather than muscle. Knowing when a tree can be saved with pruning or cabling instead of removed, spotting disease like Dutch elm or black knot early, and making cuts that heal properly all take training. The wrong call can kill a healthy tree or leave a dangerous one standing.
Ask whether the arborist is ISA certified, and choose a company that stands behind its work. With us, every job is led by a certified arborist, so you get qualified hands and honest advice. Learn more on our certified arborist page.
A certified arborist will often save you money, by keeping a tree you would otherwise have removed, or by getting the job done right the first time.
Richard has spent years caring for Edmonton's trees, from routine pruning to hazardous removals, and writes to help homeowners make good decisions about their trees.

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