Who are arborists?

A qualified arborist is a professional who has undertaken further studies and specialises in all things tree related. Just like any other specialised profession, a qualified arborist must have the right qualification, training and experience.

Arborists are involved in the maintenance and care of your trees through various methods such as pruning, assessment, treatment and in some cases, removals. They are also able to provide tree consulting and advice across different areas, including risk management, meeting council requirements and construction supervision

A trained arborist is knowledgeable about tree species and physiology and applies best practices when working with the trees. For example, when pruning a tree, the branch has to be cut appropriately to minimise risk of decay, and in some instances, rigged for lowering to minimise damage to the tree as well as property.

What to look for in an arborist?

If you are looking to engage an arborist, here are some suggestions on things to look for:

Are the arborists qualified to a minimum Certificate III level?
Do they have the appropriate insurance coverage?
Do they apply the appropriate Australian standard when providing tree care ?
Do they follow local council regulations and guidelines?

Healthy, well cared for trees can provide lots of benefits and add value to your property. Thus, it is important that you engage an arborist who has the right training, experience and qualification to care for them.