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Doing your due diligence? Good idea!
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Are you insured?
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Yes. We carry a full liability policy for your protection and ours.
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Are you licensed?
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There is no applicable licensing to be had in the state of Texas.
A word to the wise: There is no governing or regulatory body for the tree care industry in this state at all. We wish
there were. So ask questions before you hire someone.
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Do you give free estimates?
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Yes. But we make a distinction between estimates and
consultations. If you need expert advice on caring for your trees or restoring them to health, or if you are
looking for a diagnosis, you need a consultation. Consultation fees are $75. If you have work that you
know needs doing, such as pruning or a removal, your estimate will be free.
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What is the ISA?
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ISA stands for the International Society of Arboriculture. According the the ISA website (http://www.isa-arbor.com),
the International Society of Arboriculture is a worldwide professional organization dedicated to fostering a
greater appreciation for trees and to promoting research, technology, and the professional practice of arboriculture."
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What does it mean to be an ISA Member?
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According to the ISA, membership in professional organizations, such as the International Society
of Arboriculture "demonstrates a willingness on the part of the arborist to stay up to date on
the latest techniques and information."
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What does it mean to be an ISA Certified Arborist?
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The ISA grants several different certifications. According to the ISA, Certified Arborists comprise "the largest group of
credential holders. These professional arborists have a minimum of three years experience in some aspect of tree care and
have passed an exam developed by an international panel of experts. The exam extensively covers every aspect of tree care
and the individuals must have an acceptable level of knowledge in all areas of arboriculture."
For a list of ISA Certified Arborists or to verify our credentials, please use the following link:
http://www.isa-arbor.com/findArborist/findarborist.aspx
For handy tips about 'why hire an arborist' and 'selecting the right arborist for the job', please refer to this website:
http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/hire_arborist.aspx
If you live in Austin or the surrounding areas, we hope you
choose Just Trees for all of your tree care needs.
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What does it mean to be an ISA Certified Municipal Specialist?
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According to the ISA, certification for ISA Certified Municipal Specialists is reserved "for professional arborists who are
ISA Certified Arborists in good standing and have additional experience in the specialty area of urban trees. The municipal
specialists work for cities and states, parks, contractors or consultants. One of the certification objectives is to provide
the public and those in government with a means to identify those professionals who have demonstrated, through a professionally
developed exam and education program, that they have a thorough knowledge of establishing and maintaining trees in a community."
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What does it mean to be a Texas Oak Wilt Specialist?
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 The Texas Oak Wilt Information Partnership is a collaborative project among several Texas agencies and organizations
devoted to the research, education, and management
of Oak Wilt in Texas. Their website is a wonderful resource for Oak Wilt information:
http://www.texasoakwilt.org.
According to their website, "the Texas Forest Service (TFS) in collaboration with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Texas has developed a
new program for Certified Arborists on how to identify and manage oak wilt. Texas Oak Wilt Certification (TOWC) signifies that the individual Arborist
is ISA Certified and has received special training on the Identification and Management of Oak Wilt in Texas."
For a list of Texas Oak Wilt Specialists,
please use the following link:
http://www.texasoakwilt.org/Vendors/certified_vendor.asp
If you live in Austin or the surrounding areas, we hope you
choose Just Trees for your Oak Wilt needs.
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