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How to Become an Arborist?

How to Become an Arborist?

Who do you call when your trees or plants are sick? An arborist is a professional that specializes…

Jul 18,2019

Who do you call when your trees or plants are sick? An arborist is a professional that specializes in the cultivation, maintenance, and study of trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. They are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat diseased trees. Some arborists, such as those at Sesmas Tree Service, also continue their accreditation by becoming ISA certified. If you are passionate about trees and becoming a certified arborist in Atlanta is a dream of yours, then continue reading to learn about how to become an arborist. We will go over the steps to becoming an arborist and what to expect when you become one. The process can be intimidating but the reward is satisfying. If you have any specific questions or concerns, then feel free to call Sesmas Tree Service.

How to Become an Arborist?

What Do Arborists Do?

Arborists can be seen as tree doctors. They have a range of tools and techniques that are applied throughout the entire life cycle of the tree. An arborist can be hired by individuals, homeowners, companies, and city governments to care for the trees and ensure the landscape looks aesthetic. As an arborist, you will understand how to both care for the trees health and its appearance. You will learn how, when, and where to plant certain seeds. You will be able to identify signs of a trees illness and you will be able to take the appropriate steps to mitigate the disease. This may be done with fertilizers, cures, pruning, or more. Finally, if necessary, an arborist will handle the clearing of trees.

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Education

Arboriculture is the study of the cultivation and management of trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. A student of arboriculture learns how plants grow and respond to the environment. Some arborists might be educated in the field of forestry or horticulture. Generally, a high school degree will be required to work as an arborist and further education is optional but encouraged. There are associates programs as well as bachelors degrees, but many arborists have the specific goal of becoming certified. An ISA certification is a prestigious signal of advanced understanding of the field.

Gain Experience

Being book smart is not enough to become a successful arborist. Putting that education to practice is what makes perfect. While some companies ask for a couple or few years of experience, a lot of tree care companies provide on-the-job training. You will have to interact with clients, identify trees, and employ techniques and tools to resolve issues at hand. Remember, simply understanding trees is not enough. You will want to work on interpersonal communication skills and leadership skills if you want to get to higher positions.

Customer Reviews

3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

Get to Know Sesmas Tree Service

Sesmas Tree Service is a tree care company with over a decade of experience in the industry. We are passionate about our field and are grateful for the opportunity to do this for a living. We encourage aspiring arborists to reach out to professionals and dont hesitate to ask questions. Our ISA certified arborists have gone through the process and are happy to help.

 

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