Resources

Professional & Local Organizations

  • The ISA is the credentialing organization for arborists. Much of our crew are proud certified arborists and members of ISA.

    Learn more about what ISA does: https://www.isa-arbor.com/

  • Founded in 1981, Friends of the Urban Forest is a San Francisco based non-profit organization working to revitalize the city’s urban forest and build community by planting and caring for San Francisco’s street trees.

    Learn more: http://www.fuf.net

  • The California Urban Forests Council (CaUFC) was founded in 1968 as the first urban forest council in the nation.

    CaUFC works to enhance California communities by promoting healthy trees and green spaces.

Educational Resources

  • TreesAreGood.org provides the public with educational information about the benefits of trees and how to properly care for trees in the urban environment. The site contains resources from the International Society of Arboriculture, and also provides a collection of reliable tree care information provided by other industry organizations.

    Trees are Good site: http://www.treesaregood.org/home.aspx

  • “Arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees, and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well cared-for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can be a significant liability. Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work safely in trees.”

    Read more: http://www.treesaregood.org/treeowner/whyHireAnArborist.aspx

     

  • Basic knowledge of proper tree care helps individual tree owners understand the quality of care necessary for the health of their trees. An overview of tree care essentials is provided in this section.

    For additional information on the topics below, ISA also provides detailed educational brochures to help tree owners understand best management practices and to promote a greater awareness of the benefits that trees provide in our communities. The brochures offer guidance for management throughout the life of a tree, from tree selection and planting to mature tree care and risk assessment.

    http://www.treesaregood.org/treeowner/treeownerinformation.aspx

  • Resources and Information from University Davis’ Integrated Pest Management Program.

    https://ipm.ucanr.edu/

FAQs

  • We primarily service San Francisco, the peninsula & southern Marin County.

    However, if you are located in one of the 9 Bay Area Counties and want to work with us. Reach out and we will see if your project is a good fit!

  • Yep.

    More in depth consultations do come with a cost, but we provide free estimates for your tree work.

  • We know other service providers often recommend calling and arborist — unfortunately, we can’t help get your cat out of a tree.

    There are some directories available online with tips and contacts of arborists or animal services that may be able to help you out.