Becoming a certified arborist takes years of experience and plenty of hard work, but once you become a certified arborist, you will be able to make some good money. Here’s how to become one –
how to become a certified arborist
What arborists do and how they charge
Arborists perform a variety of tasks including
- Tree trimming
- Tree removal
- Stump removal
- Arborist reports
- Tree inspections
- Root pruning
Depending on the task they are performing will dictate how much they charge. As every tree is different the amount for removal and pruning will vary. We have a great resource for tree removal cost and also tree trimming cost guide.
Arborist reports are normally around $400 depending on the requirements, but in most cases, they are in conjunction with a permit to remove a tree from your property or for a development application.
What tasks will you likely be doing when you start?
Removing a tree sounds easy enough, but there is a lot that goes into it. Just as important as it is to have a skilled arborist climbing the tree to dismantle it piece by piece, it is critical that the ground crew is able to support him by lowering branches as he ties them off and cuts them.
After the tree is on the ground. All branches need to be dragged to the front of the property to be chipped in the wood chipping machine.
Depending on the equipment your employer has, you will then need to block up the tree log and carry it out the front to load into the truck.
Other tasks you will perform as an entry-level arborist.
- Dragging branches
- Sharpening saws
- Cleaning/ refueling chainsaws
- Stump grinding
- All-round hard labor
