Growing up, if your family lived in a house with trees on the property, your parents and grandparents probably didn’t give much thought to caring and maintaining for those trees. Times have changed. The tree care profession is much more widespread today. The United States government indicates that employment opportunities for tree trimmers and tree pruners will expand by 18 percent in the coming years—above the national average. The tree care business is booming, but that doesn’t mean all tree professionals are created equal. To make sure that your trees are receiving proper care, you should only seek the services of a company that employs ISA-certified arborists.
What does an arborist do?
An arborist is, to put it simply, a tree expert. Arborists go through unique education and training to learn about various aspects of care for all kinds of trees: evaluating their health, how they grow, and how they should be maintained. The duties of an arborist include evaluating trees for signs of disease or infestation from pests; performing a risk assessment to identify if a tree faces a high risk of eventual failure that could damage people or property; evaluating the condition of a tree during nearby construction; and even appraising the value of a tree, which can help if you’re selling your home, making an insurance claim or find yourself in a dispute with a neighboring home or business.
Even if you find an arborist, you need to make sure you’re working with one who has obtained certification. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certifies each of the arborists that work at Promier Tree. You do not have to be certified to work as an arborist, but by obtaining certification, it stands as proof of professional knowledge and ability. If you’re working with an arborist certified by the ISA, you can be sure you’re working with a highly qualified, extremely knowledgeable tree care professional.
What does it take to earn an ISA certification?
Candidates must complete an exam that encompasses relevant knowledge and skills in tree care, with the subject matter assembled from tree experts worldwide. An ISA-certified arborist has built the relevant skills needed in both the public and private sector. Certification also benefits arborists; they often have more professional opportunities by becoming ISA certified, and often see an increase in income as well.
ISA-certified arborists in Johnson City
If you need a tree cared for or evaluated at your home or business, you can rest easy knowing that Promier Tree is sending an ISA-certified arborist to your property. Our arborists can evaluate tree health, determine the recommended course of maintenance, or assess damage following a storm. Each arborist on our staff has comprehensive knowledge of all the species of tree common to east Tennessee. Your trees are an investment; protect them, and yourself from liability to make sure they are healthy and safe by seeking the care of an ISA-certified arborist in the Tri-Cities. To schedule an on-site evaluation with one of our ISA-certified arborists at Promier Tree, make an appointment today by calling (423) 765-2626. Promier Tree is here to serve residential and commercial customers in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol, Tennessee.