arborist
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Araya, the arborist, outfitted Paloma Muñiz-Ochoa, 17, and Maia Atkinson, 17, then, one by one, taught them the leg technique to ascend prepositioned ropes to a branch 50 feet above ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
“It’s appropriate if you want to clean fast and you don’t care about the trees,” said arborist Nick Araya.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
According to the arborist, he threatened to cut the roots — something the arborist warned could kill the tree.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
Anyone can call themselves an arborist, but certified arborists must meet educational requirements set by the ISA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
Mind you, an arborist is a great friend to trees.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
Tree-removal pricing can also vary dramatically between companies in the same market, so make sure to shop your tree removal around to three or more certified arborists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
First, he has transformed the 1.84-acre plot into a veritable oasis with the help of professional arborists who have planted a plethora of exotic trees throughout the front and back yards.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 26, 2025
Local arborists believe that Altadena has already lost at least 50% of its pre-Eaton fire tree canopy and fear for further loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025
Still, arborists said residents can take several steps to improve their trees’ chances of recovery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025
It was centrally located for miners, prospectors, farmers, arborists, and mobile scientists, who lived near or roamed throughout the locale.
From The Runaway Asteroid by Cooper, Michael D., [pseud.]
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