Resources & Education
Need to find an arborist in the state of Kentucky? Follow this link: http://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist/findanarborist
Species Valuation List
A big thanks goes out to Dr. Bill Fountain for providing the following updated species valuation list for Kentucky:
Click here for the valuations by botanical name
Click here for valuations by percent group
Guide to Landscape Appraisal of Tree Species in Kentucky Landscapes
Qualified green industry professionals are often called upon to determine monetary values for landscapes trees. This may occur as a result of intentional or unintentional damage caused by another individual, insurance claims, or condemnation of a property by imminent domain. This valuation is determined by considering four factors:
• species
• size (trunk diameter measured at 4.5 feet above the ground)
• condition (i.e. vigor, vitality, habit, etc.)
• aesthetic and environmental contributions to the landscape
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Online Resources
International Society of Arboriculture ( ISA )
Tree Care Industry Association ( TCIA )
Better Business Bureau ( BBB )
Tree Care Tips – practical information for the homeowner
Tree Database – US Forest Service list of trees with common and Latin names
Tree Benefit Calculator – calculate the estimated value of your trees
Tree Climbers International – recreational tree climbing
The Tree Fund - organization that works to sustain the world’s urban forests by providing funding for scholarships, scientific research, and education programs related to arboriculture and urban forestry
Knots - all about knots
Tree Buzz – arborists discussion forum
Sherrill Tree – arborist supply catalogue
Anchor Bridge Ropeworks – rope splicing
Knot and Rope Supply - rope retailer
Tree Stuff - equipment for professional arborists