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Our arbor services are ANSI Z133 Safety Compliant so you know your getting the best tree service removal and tree care in Kalamazoo, Portage, Mattawan and surrounding areas.

**ATTENTION** All Arbor services and tree service removals performed in accordance with ISA "Tree Care Best Practices" Tree Pruning (revised 2008) Kalamazoo, Portage, Mattawan

THE PROCESS OF ASSESSING TREES FOR THE RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE OF A TREE OR PART OF A TREE AND THE LIKELY CONSEQUENCES.

[Aggressiveness] = 3 LEVELS

• TREE RISK ASSESSMENTS
• CLEANING
• CLEARANCE
• THINNING
• RAISING
• SHAPING
• CANOPY REDUCTION
• STRUCTURAL PRUNING
• STORM RESTORATION
• POLLARDING
• HAZARDOUS REMOVALS
• STUMP GRINDING
• 24HR EMERGENCY  RESPONSE

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• LEVEL 1:  Limited Visual Assessment:

  • Tree(s) targets and identifies unique conditions of concern (if any). One-sided limited visual inspection done at ground or vehicular based.

    • *If a level 1 assessment cannot sufficiently determine the severity of conditions of defects, the assessor should recommend a level 2 assessment

• Level 2 : Basic Assessment:

  • Tree(s), defects and conditions that affect failure. Tree species failure profiles, loads and growths that occurred in response to loads, site factors that affect the potential for failure and impact. 360 degree visual inspection of the trunk and exposed root system. Measurements and recommended actions.

    • *If a level 1 assessment cannot sufficiently determine the severity of conditions of defects, the assessor should recommend a level 3 assessment

• Level 3 : Advanced Assessment:

  • Detailed information about the specific tree(s) parts or defects, site conditions, targets, consequences or factors relevant to the tree(s) situation. Tree(s) species failure profile(s), risk mitigation, residual risk, controlling authority, Site history, risk assessment methodology, risk analysis or aerial inspection utilizing tools and techniques not included in a level 1 or 2 assessment.

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