Ask An Arborist


Need the advice of a professional arborist? Ask an arborist is a joint project of TreeLink and the Society for Municipal Arborists (SMA). Questions are answered by SMA President Steve Shurtz and SMA past presidents, including: Steve Cothrel, Upper Arlington, Ohio; Paul Dykema, Lansing, Michigan; Jim McGannon, Fort Collins, Colorado; Bob Benjamin, Chicago, Illinois; Mike Ganues, Toledo, Ohio; John Thompson, Great Falls, Montana; Paul Blumhardt, Bismarck, North Dakota. Questions and answers will be archived on a searchable TreeLink forum.

Please Note: Most questions are best answered by arborists familiar with your local species and soil types. To find your local experts, see Who's Who in Your State at http://www.treelink.org/docs/states.phtml.

Due to the volume of mail we receive, we regret that we cannot answer every question. If your question is not answered within 30 days, try visiting Who's Who in Your State, located at http://www.treelink.org/docs/states.phtml. There you can find local resources, including specialists in your geographic area.

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