Arborists are qualified professionals. A qualified arborist (tree surgeon) is a specialist in tree care. To become a fully qualified arborist takes 2 to 3 years of full time study. Hiring a tree company is not something to be taken lightly. Be absolutely sure the tree company employs only qualified arborists and they know what […]
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WARNING! Don’t get ripped off by the cowboys!
In the last month, four Cambridge residents have contacted me for advice about a cowboy tree company. The first victim told me a very familiar story I have heard many times before. I will call him Mr Brown for anonymity. One day there was a knock on his door. A man was there who claimed […]
Tree Care in New Zealand: What You Should Know
New Zealand is a beautiful country and we have a wide variety of trees. In spite of this, there are a number of myths surrounding trees and tree care in New Zealand. Arborists (tree care specialists) often encounter these myths, sometimes on a daily basis. Myth 1: Staking Trees Many people believe that when first […]