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arborist

arborist

5 7.9
A person who cares for trees and treats sick or damaged ones
  • noun
  • /ˈɑːrbərɪst/
  • Specialized
: arborista
  • Before planting new trees, it's wise to consult an arborist for proper spacing and care advice.
  • a certified arborist
  • consult an arborist
  • hire an arborist

And Fast forward eight years and my brother runs an amazing, you know, he's at arborist now he's and he's runs an amazing tree company.

Examples

  • Steve is an arborist representative and local manager for Bartlett Tree Experts.

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  • In those cases, the arborist will recommend you remove it.

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  • Information on finding an arborist is listed at the end of this article.

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  • There needs to be a second opinion from a certified arborist, not the owner of a tree removal service.

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  • Such a certified arborist will be able to provide you with an estimated dollar value for your loss.

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  • An independent arborist will give you pruning options as well as information on tree safety

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  • For assistance, hire an ISA-certified arborist (see below) to determine the tree's condition.

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  • Any knowledgeable arborist wouldn't have cut those trees down without seeing a permit first.

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  • My neighbor, a certified arborist, licensed and insured, just went up to the Colts Neck and Freehold area to assist.

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  • When her apple tree showed signs of disease, she called in an arborist to assess the situation.

Synonyms

trimmer
vsarborist
4 3.7

A person who cuts and shapes trees and shrubs to keep them healthy

specializes in trained maintenance with emphasis on treating damage and disease
tree surgeon
vsarborist
  • UK
3 5.5

A person who cares for and treats damaged or sick trees

focuses on trained care and maintenance including damaged and diseased trees
pruner
vsarborist
1 4.8

A person who cuts branches to shape trees and shrubs

focuses on trained care for damaged or diseased trees rather than routine shaping
arboriculturist
vsarborist
  • Specialized
9.9

A person who grows and cares for trees and small bushes in parks, gardens, or towns

focuses on trained care especially for damaged or diseased trees rather than study

How Tree-focused

arboriculturist
  • Specialized
9.9
arborist
  • Specialized
5 7.9
landscaper
14 3.9
gardener
150 1.0

Surface Forms

arborist singular
arborists plural

Morphology

arborist = arbor (transparent) = arbor + ist

Meaning is directly derived from 'arbor' (tree) + the agentive suffix '-ist' (a person who practices), yielding 'a person who works with trees'.

Etymology

Arborist comes from the Latin root arbor, meaning 'tree', and the ending -ist which means a person who does something. So an arborist is literally someone who cares for and looks after trees, which is why they work on damaged or sick trees.