Arborist Consulting

Certified Arborist

What Is a Certified Arborist?

An arborist by definition is an individual who is trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual trees. ISA arborist certification is a nongovernmental, voluntary process by which individuals can document their base of knowledge. It operates without mandate of law and is an internal, self-regulating device administered by the International Society of Arboriculture. Certification provides a measurable assessment of an individual’s knowledge and competence required to provide proper tree care.

Why Hire an Arborist?

Arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well cared-for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can be a significant liability. Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work safely in trees

Tree Experts You Can Depend On!

When you turn to Simply Trees for Certified arborist services, you can look forward to a variety of benefits, including:

Thorough problem diagnosis and treatment
Accurate tree identification
Safe work practices
Expert pruning methods (ANSI A300 standard)
Professional tree risk assessments
And much more!

If you’re ready to extend the life of your trees, don’t hesitate to contact a tree specialist from Simply Trees.

Our Consulting Services Include:

Our Certified Arborists provide expert consulting to help residential, commercial, and municipal clients make informed and sustainable landscape decisions rooted in science, experience, and current regulations.

Tree Inventories

Comprehensive assessments for residential and commercial properties, including species identification, condition ratings, and management recommendations.

Permitting Assistance

Guidance and documentation for local and state tree removal, mangrove trimming, and land development permits.

Mitigation Plans

Custom plans to offset tree removal impacts, meeting local code requirements through replanting, preservation, or other strategies.

Preservation Plans

Strategic plans to protect valuable trees during construction, renovation, or land-use changes.

Mangrove Remediation & Management

Assistance with restoration and ongoing care of mangrove habitats in compliance with Florida DEP and local environmental regulations.

Tree Risk Assessments

Detailed evaluations of tree health and structural integrity to identify hazards that could pose risks to property, people, or powerlines. This includes both visual and advanced diagnostic assessments.

Urban Forestry Planning

Consultation on urban tree canopy development and sustainability, including the selection of species suited for urban environments and climate conditions.er to this item.

Storm Damage & Emergency Response Planning

Creation of preparedness and response plans for managing storm-related damage and restoring tree health after extreme weather events.

Canopy Management & Vegetation Control Plans

Solutions to help manage tree canopies, especially in areas where branches may interfere with infrastructure or pose safety hazards.

Tree-Related Legal Consultation

Guidance on legal matters related to tree ownership, maintenance responsibilities, and tree disputes, especially in shared spaces or HOA-managed communities.

Landscape Restoration Plans

Consultation on restoring or enhancing landscapes post-construction, development, or after tree removal, ensuring long-term ecological balance.

Professional Mangrove Trimmer (PMT)

Sarasota County Certified PMT Provider

As a certified PMT provider to Sarasota County, or professional mangrove trimmer. Mangroves are salt tolerant trees commonly found throughout the Southwest coast of Florida. The three types of mangrove trees found in the Sarasota County area include the red mangrove, black mangrove, and white mangrove. Mangrove’s provide many benefits to our environment, including pollution filtration, coastline protection, erosion prevention, privacy barrier, and a vital habitat for many other native organisms.

Because of the many special benefits that mangrove trees provide to both humans and the natural environment, the are provided with special protections. There are statewide laws in Florida to protect mangroves from removal and/or destruction.

The Sarasota County mangrove program goals include permitting, compliance, education, and outreach. The program is based on the state act for allowing rights of water view and conservation of mangrove resources vital to our coastal community.

Learn More about the Sarasota professional mangrove trimmer certification here: https://www.scgov.net/government/planning-and-development-services/environmental-protection/environmental-permitting-and-projects

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Tree Risk Assessment

TRAQ Qualified to Provide Tree Risk Assessment

TRAQ: Tree Risk Assessment Qualification: The TRAQ program offers tree care professionals the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the fundamentals of tree risk assessment by learning a standardized, systematic process for assessing tree risk and providing information to tree owners and risk managers for making informed decisions that will promote the safety of people and property and enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity. Through education and training, arborists will learn strategies to systematically identify and assess tree risk.

From the ISA website

The qualified professional will:

be proficient with the fundamentals of limited-visual and basic tree risk assessment, as defined in ISA’s Best Management Practices: Tree Risk Assessment;
understand the principles of advanced diagnostic techniques for assessing tree risk;
gather and synthesize information needed to assess tree risk; and
make reasoned judgments and recommendations for mitigating identified risk.

Learn More about this certification here: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/ISA-Tree-Risk-Assessment-Qualification