Virginia Cooperative ExtensionWiseman, P. EricKoci, Joel2020-10-112020-10-112020-08-102014http://hdl.handle.net/10919/100441How to hire and arborist who can help one in selecting and planting a high-quality tree that will thrive in your landscape; Properly pruning your trees to enhance their appearance, health, and safety, and orchestrating their removal safely and efficiently when needed; Diagnosing and treating tree disorders such as diseases, pests, soil fertility problems, and physical injuries; Preserving trees during construction activity and preparing them for extreme weather such as wind, ice, and lightning; Evaluating tree structure, assessing hazardous conditions, and recommending actions to mitigate risks. Virginia, like many states doesn't license aborists. The best way to discern a competent arborist is to ask if the individual has earned the credential of “Certified Arborist”, which is awarded by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) — a professional organization whose mission is to advance the ethical and scientific care of landscape trees. To become a Certified Arborist, a candidate must first meet minimum education and work experience requirements and then pass a written competency exam. Once certified, the arborist must participate in continuing education programs to maintain his or her certification5 pagesapplication/pdfen-USVirginia Cooperative Extension materials are available for public use, re-print, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University.Arboriststree surgeonsExtension publicationhttps://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/ANR/ANR-131/ANR-131-pdf.pdfLandscapinglandscape ecologytree surgeryarboriculturistforester