ISA Certified Arborist

Certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, recipients of this certification are required to pass a written test after being in the arboriculture field for a minimum of threes years. Certified Arborist are required to adhere to the ISA Certified Arborist Code of Ethics.  It is always recommended that a professional Certified Arborist provide recommend trees care within communities to help preserve trees for today and future generations.

ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist

Certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, this certification can be obtained in addition to being a Certified Arborist with an additional three years of experience within the establishment and maintenance of urban trees. There are additional credentials that will tested on the areas of public relations, administration, risk management, policy, and planning within city urban forests.

ISA Certified Utility Specialist

Certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, this certification can be obtained in addition to being a Certified Arborist with an additional three years of experience within the establishment and maintenance of urban trees. This certification is recognized as a tree care professional who has attained a specialty in utility arboriculture with a generally accepted level of knowledge in other areas within the tree care profession such as tree biology, diagnosis, maintenance practices, safety, as identified through periodic job task analyses. 

ISA Certified Tree Worker/Climber

Certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, this certification is for tree workers who specialize in climbing work. To become a certified tree climber, you must have the skill and endurance to climb trees, demonstrate strong knowledge of safe work practices and be able to get the job done off the ground.

Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Accredited

TCIA Accreditation is a third-party consumer confidence verification program administered by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) – America’s oldest and most respected tree care trade association. Accreditation helps consumers identify qualified tree care companies who conduct business in a safe, legal and ethical manner.

Wildlife Aware Certified

The Wildlife Aware program trains arborists and tree care professionals how to protect nesting birds and other wildlife while complying with state and federal laws. This information is critical to help arborists be aware when sighting an active nest and protecting our most vulnerable species.

Qualified Applicators License

Qualification that is acquired thought the California Departments of Pesticide Regulations (DPR). The Qualified Applicators License is obtained by an exam that requires comprehensive knowledge of laws and regulations, both state and federal, pertaining to the use of regulated pesticides. The use or misuse of pesticides can be a detriment to the urban forest, therefore it is pertinent that a qualified professional be used in these cases.

Tree Care Safety Professional

Acquired through the Tree Care Industry Association, the Tree Care Safety Professional is the only safety credentialing program in the tree care industry. This program is designed to focus on the safe practices that should be adhered to.  There are four main components that are stressed in obtaining this credential and they are as follows: leadership, hazard control and prevention, incident control and prevention, and adult learning.