What an Arborist Does The process professional pruners practice Arborist What an Arborist Does Certified Arborist What does an Arborist do? An Arborist is an expert in the field of arboriculture.  Arboriculture is the study of trees, and other woody plants as well as their cultivation and management.  However, rather than forest management, Arborists (or Arboriculturists) typically center their attention on that of the health and safety of trees and/or plants.  This distinguishes the Arborist from a Forester or a Logger, though they are somewhat related fields. It is common to think that an Arborist is one who climbs trees.  However, not all Arborists climb.  Many Arborists utilize rope techniques to scale a tree.  If a tree is going to be removed, an Arborist may use spikes to climb the tree.  This must be done with care as spikes do cause damage to trees and should not be used on healthy trees that are not being cut down. An professional Arborist is skilled at doing many things.  Their skills are not limited to tree pruning and tree removal.  An Arborist has the ability to diagnose and treat diseases, provide tree structural support and transplanting and install lightning protection.  Arborists can climb trees to provide proper evaluation and may use such equipment as cranes and lifts.  Not all Arborists are the same.  There are several certifications available to Arborists that train them to perform specific functions and tasks.  Some Arborists strictly do consulting while others do everything from planting to pruning. It is important to know what kind of tree service you need from an Arborist.  Be sure to ask about an Arborists certifications before hiring one.  Poteet Tree Service has a staff of certified Arborists that are willing and eagor to serve you and your tree needs. The Arborist:  All in a Day’s Work Why Choose a Certified Arborist?