ISA Certified Arborists
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Meet Your Local Dallas Arborists
Andy Ferguson
Since 2013
I’ve been working as an arborist for the last 10 years. Prior to becoming an arborist I worked in a garden center selling trees and shrubs.
I enjoy being outdoors; playing disc golf; fishing; really anything that has to do with nature.
Certifications
ISA Certified Arborist® TX-4060ATree Risk Assessment Qualified
Texas Oak Wilt Qualified TOWQ 246
Sage Tune McClellan
Since 2024
I fell in love with Texas Tree Surgeons originally as a customer as they helped me with my oak that was struck by lightening. Through my in depth conversations with my arborist I realized that this was the path for me. I immediately noticed the care and love Texas Tree Surgeons had for trees and and their ethos aligned with my values and interests of working with nature in the best interest of trees.
My way to arboriculture is through my background as a private chef, gardener and native plant enthusiast. I grew up in the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles and I would go on nature walks with my mother regularly because she ran the Sierra Club Walks where they would identify and forage edible mushrooms and plants.
Russell Wilson
Since 2016
I have been an arborist for 7 years and before I began working for Texas Tree Surgeons I used to collect, gather and split firewood. It was mostly for personal use but sometimes I helped a friend with acquiring and splitting wood for a mobile wood burning pizza he operated.
Certifications
ISA Certified Arborist® TX-4598AISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Texas Oak Wilt Qualified TOWQ 407
Kelly Test
Since 2015
I have been an arborist for the last 8 years. Before becoming an arborist I studied music at UNT. Fun fact is that I have played on the Tonight show.
Certifications
ISA Certified Arborist® TX-4439A
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Texas Oak Wilt Qualified TOWQ 236
Hannah Edinburgh
Since 2011
I’ve been an arborist since 2011 and was certified in 2012. I have worked as a sales arborist and a consulting arborist with Texas Tree Surgeons for over 10 years.
Interesting fact about me is that I have synesthesia.
Certifications
ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist® #739ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® TX-3889B
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Texas Oak Wilt Qualified TOWQ 277
ASCA Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualified
Kay Chupik
Since 2022
My roots run deep. I’ve lived in the same neighborhood for over 60+ years which has given me a deep knowledge of trees that do well in Dallas. I have seen the seasons shift and the effects of inclement weather on trees.
Before working for Texas Tree Surgeons I helped my late husband run his small Chupik Tree service. I have worked every aspect from running the office to providing quotes, to clean up.
Local Dallas tree experts are familiar with the trees, soil types, and environmental stressors found in your neighborhood. In addition to the issues that are common to urban trees, local Dallas tree experts know about concerns related to common tree species and pest activity in your area. Our certified arborists are equipped to properly assess and diagnose your trees and provide accurate recommendations for care that are unique to your Dallas landscape.
Arborist Services
View Photos of our Arborists Providing Different Types of Consultation
INSURED AND BONDED
Our crews work together to come up with the best plan to safely remove trees from a site. All of our employees train under a Certified Arborist to ensure best practices are always followed.
ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST
Certified Arborist are tree care professionals who have achieved a high level of professional distinction through their knowledge and experience in the field. This knowledge helps them diagnose any issues your trees might be having.
BEST TIME TO TRIM
Best practice is to trim certain trees during dormant periods, making fall and winter generally the best time. To learn more about best practices for when you should trim your tree click here.
DIAGNOSING TREE
Our ISA Certified Arborists use several different types of tools to help them assess a trees health. The arborist is "sounding" the tree. Different sounds can indicate areas of decay or other defects.
CONSTRUCTION PROTECTION
Construction is the most common cause of tree death in urban environments. Under the supervision of a Certified Arborist in the planning phase of construction can help assess the potential impact to your trees and suggest modifications in plans when possible. One helpful action is to erect barriers as far from the base of the trunk as possible, or a minimum of the drip line.
DIAGNOSING COMPACTION
Our ISA Certified Arborists can assess your property for tree care issues including compaction and recommend a course of action to remedy the issues. Diagnosing compaction involves an understanding of local soil types, property information related to activities affecting the soils, as well as a thorough knowledge of tree types and common issues.
FERTILIZATION
Our Tree Health Care Programs are designed to deliver the right nutrients at the right times throughout the year. We use the highest quality soil conditioners and fertilizers that are delivered at critical points throughout the seasons to optimize the growth and health of trees.
AIR SPADING
Air spading helps improve tree health by increasing the tree root's access to air, water, and nutrients by decompacting the soil. Soil compaction occurs in urban environments during turf installation, construction, improper planting, and mechanical and foot traffic.
TREE HEALTH CARE
Director of Tree Health Care Development, Steve Barrett pointing out sections in the tree that need to be addressed for improved health.
INSPECTING FOR POSSIBLE DECAY
Sometimes issues with a tree aren't clearly visible on the outside so an arborist will need to inspect the interior. An arborist does this by probing with a small knife to see how extensive the decay in a region of a tree is. Arborists are able to use this information along with other signs to determine if there are potential structural issues or possible increased chances for failure.
MEASURING DBH
The best way to approximate the size of a tree is to measure their dbh, (diameter, breast, height). This enables our arborists to estimate the amount needed for Tree Health Care products or pricing for Tree Removal.
