Arboriculture

arboriculture
The cultivation of trees.
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Arboriculture The science of the culture or care of trees.
Arborist A certified/licensed tree doctor specialist.
Arcuate Arched, bent like a bow.

Make sure they are well trained and organised and ideally belong to the International Society of Arboriculture. It is also important to make sure they have good insurance for both their and your safety and for any property damage that may occur.

There are "locators" on the Tree Care Industry Association and International Society of Arboriculture websites to help you find a qualified arborist in your area.

Fact: According to the International Society of Arboriculture, the net cooling effect of one young, healthy interior tree is equivalent to ten room-sized air conditioners operating 20 hours a day, ...

Organizations working with trees and shrubs such as the Colorado Nursery Association and the International Society of Arboriculture.

Elmendorf cites the book "Arboriculture and the Law": "An act of God represents some inevitable event that could not be prevented by human care, skill or foresight, but which results exclusively from nature's cause, lightning, tempest and floods.

If you have a pruning job that's beyond your capabilities, hire a certified arborist to do it for you. To find one in your area, visit the International Society of Arboriculture website.
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See also: Plant, Arbor, Arborist, Water, Branch