Glossary term
What is Arborist?
Short answer
Arborist is a trained tree care professional who plans and performs work on trees, including pruning, removal, tree health care and safety checks.
Arborist, explained for tree service owners
An arborist is a tree care professional who understands how trees grow, how they fail and how to work on them safely. The word is widely used in the US for people who prune, remove, brace and treat trees, so it is a useful term for your website and estimates. For a tree service owner, it matters because homeowners often search for an arborist when a tree looks sick or risky. Describing your crew's training and the work you do in plain words builds trust before the first visit. Be honest about your qualifications, and never claim credentials your team does not hold.
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