Certified Arborist Services
An Arborist is an individual who specializes in the preservation and care of trees. Our arborists are highly trained and very knowledgeable in the science and art of properly taking care of trees. You should never hire an Arborist in haste, but rather take time to really see if he or she is completely qualified for a job. Proper tree care is an investment that can either add value or literally destroy it. An improperly pruned tree can be an eye sore or more importantly can pose a real threat to life and property. Removing and Pruning trees, especially large trees, is very dangerous work. Make sure all your trees are healthy with an annual inspection of them by a Certified Arborist. If you don't you may end up with a much higher bill than you ever imagined.
Accurate diagnosis of a problem in a tree is much like the work of a detective solving a crime. Just as detectives take into account all possible evidence in solving a crime, all the evidence regarding the decline of a tree must be considered. Part of the reason for this is that up to 90% of tree problems are caused by environmental stress (usually man-made). That leaves 10% of problems directly due to insects and disease. Most insects and disease problems are the result of a weak and feeble "immune system" of the tree. The weakness is a result of an environmental stress. Insects and disease are symptoms and not causes of tree decline. One can try and control a tree pest, but the causes of the tree's susceptibly to the pest should be addressed first. One major problem in urban environments, such as Atlanta, is soil compaction. When a trees' "root zone" gets paved over or trampled on by heavy foot traffic, the very sensitive and delicate roots near the surface get crushed, rendering them useless to the tree. Another thing that happens from this is the "pore space" or air pockets in the soil get crushed. When this happens it doesn't allow proper transpiration or circulation within a tree. These environmental stresses leave the tree susceptible to Pest infestations.