Date & Time: April 17th, 2025 at Noon EST

1 ISA CEU applied for. 
Certificate of Completion will be provided to Landscape Architects who request them.

Arborists, Arboriculture, and Benefits of Landscape Architect and Arborist Collaboration

Presented by Chris Hughes with Brookwood Tree Consulting

Course Description/Outline:

Overall, the partnership between a landscape architect and a consulting arborist enhances the integration of trees within the commercial development, promotes sustainable practices, and ensures the long-term health and beauty of the landscape. It results in a well-designed and environmentally responsible project that benefits both the property owner and the surrounding community.  In this lecture, we will cover some of the specific experience and expertise a skilled consulting arborist can bring to the table.

Learning Objectives:

1. An overview and understanding of basic skills and qualifications to look for in a consulting arborist
2. Review some of the areas of experience and expertise of skilled arborists
3. Learn added value arborists can bring to a project team

Instructor Information:

As Principal Arborist, Chris brings Brookwood Tree Consulting’s vision to bear. His knowledge and experience is recognized as a Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and Registered Consulting Arborist, a prestigious registration consisting of less than 400 arborists worldwide. Chris combines a love for trees with 25 years experience studying and working with trees in the urban centers of the Southeast and in world renowned gardens across the United States and Europe.

Chris has developed landscape tree management plans for residential homeowners, commercial developers, cities, schools, and hospital and university campuses. The true value in all management plans is cultivate the natural tree strengths and reduce dependence on typical costly maintenance and irrigation programs.

This diverse and unique background has provided the opportunity to engage hands on with tens of thousands of trees and cultivated experience with all aspects of the planning, planting, and care of trees.

Register Today to gain valuable knowledge and enhance your ability to navigate local tree ordinances effectively.