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ISA Certified Tree Worker Climber

Arbor Plant Health Care — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:47:22 +0000

ISA Tree Worker Climber Specialists credential holders have a minimum of 18 months experience professionally climbing trees in a safe and efficient manner to perform tree care. They have knowledge in the major aspects involved in tree care including, pruning, removal, cabling and safety. They must pass a knowledge exam and a skills exam conducted by trained evaluators. This credential is considered different from the other certifications because not only are you being tested in a class room setting but also hands on out in the field. Candidates provided valid proof of training in aerial rescue, CPR, and First Aid to obtain this certification.

ISA Certified Arborists

Arbor Plant Health Care — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:43:09 +0000

The certified arborist credential identifies professional arborist who have a minimum of three years’ full-time experience working in the professional tree care industry and who have passed an extensive examination covering all facets of arboriculture.

ISA Certified Arborist have met all requirements set to be eligible for the exam, this could include three or more years of full-time, eligible, practical work experience in arboriculture and/or a degree in the field of arboriculture, horticulture, landscape architecture, or forestry from a regionally accredited educational institute.

This certification covers a large number of topics giving the candidates flexibility in the arboricultural profession. A code of ethics for certified arborists was implemented in June 2009 to help strengthen the credibility and reliability of the work force.

Nova Scotia Arborist Resources

Arbor Plant Health Care — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:16:47 +0000

We’ve complied a list of the most respected arboriculture related web resources on the internet.

International Society of Arboriculture
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) has served the tree care industry for over seventy years as a scientific and educational organization. They are a worldwide professional organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for trees and to promoting research, technology, and the professional practice of arboriculture.
http://www.isa-arbor.com/

Tree Care Industry Association
Established in 1938 as the National Arborist Association, the TCIA is a trade association of more than 2,000 commercial tree care firms and affiliated companies.
http://www.treecareindustry.org/

American Society of Consulting Arborists
The American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) is a leading organization of arboricultural professionals. It is an organization of professional individuals, qualified through stringent membership experience and education requirements. ASCA also administers a program qualifying Registered Consulting Arborists through an extensive education and exam process.
http://asca-consultants.org/

Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
The Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund). A non-profit organization dedicated to identifying and funding projects and programs that advance knowledge in the field of arboriculture and urban forestry to benefit people, trees and the environment.
http://www.treefund.org/

The Utility Arborist Association
The Utility Arborist Association (UAA) is the premier organization for individuals who desire to provide professional utility arboricultural services.
http://www.utilityarborist.org/

Training & Certifications

Arbor Plant Health Care — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:18:09 +0000

Below is a list of Arbor Plant Health Care’s industry certifications.

Bachelor of Technology in Landscape Horticulture

This is a four year degree from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Truro, Nova Scotia. The program consists of landscape design and maintenance, turf, and of course tree care.

ISA Certified Arborist (AT-0621AT)

A certified arborists must 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.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

This is Canada’s national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are cautionary labeling of containers of WHMIS “controlled products”, the provision of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and worker education and training programs.

Electrical Hazardous Awareness Program (EHAP)

This program teaches some basics about how electricity works. It educates about potential hazards of electricity and how to handle certain hazardous situations.

ISA Certified Tree Worker/Climber Specialists (AT-0621T)

A climber specialists must have a minimum of 18 months experience professionally climbing trees in a safe and efficient manner to perform tree care. They have knowledge in the major aspects involved in tree care including, pruning, removal, cabling and safety. They must pass a knowledge exam and a skills exam conducted by trained evaluators.

ArborMaster Training

Level I Climbing Skills
Level I Rigging
Level II Rigging

ArborMaster training is a series of modules that teaches the newest techniques and equipment in the tree care industry.

Advanced Electrical Hazards Awareness Course for Utility Tree Workers

(Nova Scotia Community College Continuing Education)

St John Ambulance First Aid & CPR

St. John Ambulance is Canada’s leader in first aid training and products, and their courses often exceed government regulations.

Basic Electrical Hazards Awareness for Utility Ground Workers

(Nova Scotia Community College Continuing Education)

Advanced Electrical Hazards Awareness Course for Utility Tree Workers

(Nova Scotia Community College Continuing Education)

Liability Insurance & WCB

Arbor Plant Health Care — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:13:06 +0000

Arbor Plant health Care has 2 Million of commercial liability insurance for the protection of our clients and property. Our workers are all covered with the Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia.

Insured Arborist
Tree work is one of the most dangerous professions in Canada. Working at heights, with chainsaws and chippers and often around electrical wires can make for a hazardous situation to the untrained person. Every year homeowners are injured or killed or cause great damage to property by trying to do their own tree work. Tree work is often best left to a trained professional with the equipment and knowledge to do the work safely. Arbor Plant Health Care is fully insured to cover worker’s compensation, property damage and personal liability in case of accidents.

Safety First
Everyone wants to go home to their family at the end of the day, so safety has to come first. No trees, shrubs, or landscape is worth anyone getting injured. One injury or accident cancels out many days of hard work. It is better to take time to talk things over and to take an extra five minutes to do a job than to have an accident. At Arbor Plant Health Care we respect the safety of our employees and property of our clients. In tree care “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This also applies to safety.

A Message From The Founder

Arbor Plant Health Care — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:12:35 +0000

Hi, my name is David and I am a certified and consulting arborist of Arbor Plant Health Care. I have been practicing tree care for ten years. During my time in the industry I have worked for both small and large tree care firms and have traveled throughout Canada and the United States. I have done work for well known and respected companies within the tree care industry such as Hartney Greymont, The Care of Trees, Davey Tree, and Asplundh.

In 2003 I graduated from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Landscape Horticulture. Since then I have been acquiring hands on experience in the field while becoming both an ISA certified arborist and an ISA certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist.

Trees are a passion of mine. They are such amazing plants and provide so much to our environment and surroundings. Working with trees and people who love trees is a very unique and rewarding job. If you have any tree care concerns please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with you.

Yours truly,
David J. Cooper
ISA Certified Arborist

About Arbor Plant Health Care

Arbor Plant Health Care — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:02:50 +0000

Arbor Plant Health Care is a Nova Scotia tree care company specializing in tree pruning and preservation.

“Arbor” comes from the word Arboriculture which means caring for trees and shrubs in the landscape. “Plant Health Care” is a proactive approach aimed at keeping trees and shrubs healthy while considering other plants in the landscape.

Our goal is to be proactive in the care of trees and shrubs. All too often an arborist is called to look at a tree after the damage has been done. Arbor Plant Health Care provides a proactive approach and applies preventive measures to keep trees and shrubs safe and healthy. Through proper pruning techniques, fertilizer applications, and other practices, trees and shrubs can be kept safe and healthy for years to come. Remember, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

We provide tree pruning and removal services in HRM, including Halifax, Dartmouth, and surrounding communities.