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mdvaden · 05-02-2005, 03:32 AM

I'm not sure whether you or others would like our situation here in Oregon for a pattern to follow, or not.

About 9 out of 10 Certified Arborists here either own a licensed business or work for a licensed business.

All tree service businesses in Oregon are licensed with either the Construction Contractors Board or the Landscape Contractors Board and are required by law to carry bond, insurance and workers compensation insurance.

Only a few Certified Arborists are in a different employ - like university campus horticulture superintendents or the head of the Oregon Garden public botanical garden.

So, here, basically every arborist that is likely to be hired is under a license. Likewise with all landscape contractors.

It works out very well. This spring, it is expected that all arborists will be under the landscape contractors board, compiling the entire green industry under on umbrella so they can communicate more freely.

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Originally Posted by Tex John

I can't understand why one would think an arborist would have the "needed"
insurance...

I have my own corporation, install doors and do other work, and know one
need not get worker's comp nor unemployment insurance without employees
since the owners don't qualify for them. In fact, the State asks you not to
even apply for such!

And arborists are more likely to be self employed than most....even
foresters...not that I truly care or want to start an arguement nor flame
the original poster...

John

"mdvaden" wrote in message
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You might consider contacting a pro like a golf course superintendent or
university campus landscape supervisor. Sometimes, they hire arborists,
and they care about who they hire.

You could go to http://www.isa-arbor.com - click to enter, then on the
menu select the option to find an arborist. Then enter your zip code to
find a Certified Arborist.

If you don't want soliciting, tell them up front. And let them know you
don't want free advice. That way you are paying just for consulting.

There are consulting arborists that just do consulting. Often, their
niche is indicated.

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mdvaden