An arborist is, by definition, a tree surgeon. A tree surgeon is the person with the learned skills to be able to safely remove, trim, and prune a tree; identify and plant different tree species; also treat trees that are diseased with infestations. Most arborists attend a college and pass a written exam to obtain their accreditation. Also, in the industry there are many highly skilled arborists who gained their skills through working in the tree services industry for multiple years. read more →