Tree pruners and trimmers, also called arborists, cut dead or leftover branches from trees or shrubs to clear utility lines, roads, and sidewalks. Many of these workers strive to improve the appearance and health of trees and plants, and some specialize in diagnosing and treating tree diseases. People who cut down trees are called arborists. They are also known by the names of tree surgeon or tree doctor.
Arborists also perform a number of other tasks besides felling trees, such as tree pruning, risk assessments, tree inspections and arborist reporting. Arborists are considered to be arborologists who specialize in caring for trees. This could include acting as a consultant to determine the type of trees to be used in designing a landscape, pruning trees for optimal health and growth, or diagnosing and treating trees with diseases. Arborists also provide assistance with structural problems that arise with trees by working directly with clients or consulting.
to gardening companies. Arborists can help people learn and understand what nutrients help trees grow, what diseases infest trees, and how the immune system of trees works. Tree trimmers who do not have an ISA certification often lack formal training in tree biology and diseases and have limited knowledge of local species. Unlike tree trimmers who are not ISA certified, certified arborists can also make appropriate recommendations for planting and pruning trees, in order to add beauty, value and economic benefits to the site.
