Are You Hiring Only Certified Tree Service Providers?

It is critically important when hiring a professional tree services provider that you only look for providers who are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

To gain these certifications, the provider must prepare for and pass a rigorous examination that demonstrates knowledge and skill in a variety of disciplines related to tree care and tree services.

It is best to deal with a professional tree service that has multiple ISA Certifications. This demonstrates a diversity of skills and knowledge that speaks to the critical capabilities of the service provider.

Ryan Lawn & Tree Holds Four ISA Certifications

Ryan Lawn & Tree holds four ISA Certifications that demonstrate our knowledge and capabilities across multiple disciplines. Our ISA Certifications include:

1. ISA Board Certified Master Arborist
   This is the highest level of certification offered by ISA. This credential recognizes that the ISA Certified Arborist has reached the pinnacle of their profession. By holding this certification, Ryan Lawn & Tree has passed an extensive scenario-examination while abiding by a code of ethics that insures quality of work.
   Ryan Lawn & Tree joins just 2% of ISA Certified Arborists who hold this certification. This puts Ryan Lawn & Tree into an elite group of Certified Arborists who have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to provide top-of-the-line tree services to their customers. It also shows Ryan Lawn & Tree’s commitment to further improvement, as maintaining the certification requires ongoing work.
2. ISA Certified Arborist
   This certification shows that Ryan Lawn & Tree’s employees have been trained and are knowledgeable in all aspects of arboriculture. To be eligible for the Certified Arborist examination, three or more years of full-time, practical work experience in arboriculture, horticulture and/or landscape architecture is required, along with practical course work/degrees. By holding this certification, Ryan Lawn & Tree’s customers are assured a level of knowledge and skill that is not afforded or assured by a non-certified arborist.
3. ISA Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist
   Ryan Lawn & Tree worker crews gain this certification by demonstrating the skill and endurance to climb trees while showing a high regard for safety. To earn this certification, our workers had to demonstrate skill both in the classroom setting as well as in the field setting. Our workers are also trained in aerial rescue, CPR and first aid as part of this certification.
   Ryan Lawn & Tree knows that having people climbing your trees to remove branches or dead wood, or to prepare the whole tree for removal, can be a scary experience for some. By holding this certification, our customers can be assured that the crew working on their trees are experts at what they are doing. This enhances safety for homeowners and for our crews.
4. ISA Certified Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist
   This certification shows Ryan Lawn & Tree’s ability to perform as a skilled aerial lift operator. It demonstrates that our lift operators are fully knowledgeable about key tree inspection factors involved in operating an aerial lift, while also knowing critical safety practices that ensure quality and safety of care.

Ryan Lawn & Tree is committed to providing exemplary tree services to our clients, performed by a company whose personnel are certified in every certification offered by the ISA, including these services:

• Tree Removal
• Tree & Shrub Installation
• Tree Pruning & Shaping
• Tree Cabling
• Stump Grinding
• Emergency Tree Services

Don’t delay, call or request your free estimate to see how Ryan Lawn & Tree can take care of your tree service needs.