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Arborist Advisory Council

The arborist advisory council is appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, to provide guidance to, and assist with, the arborist program. The council is made up of 7 members that serve 3-year terms and represent different segments of the arborist profession as well as different geopgraphic areas of the state.

The arborist advisory council meets periodically to discuss any new issues. Review past Arborist Advisory Council Meeting Minutes for topics discussed at previous meetings.

Current members of the arborist council

Art Batson, Jr., Lucas Tree Experts, Portland

Dave Newell, Cyprus Landscaping, Freeport

Dr. Lois Stack, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Orono

Ted Armstrong, Pownal

tish carr, Consulting Municipal Arborist

Wes Davis, Central Maine Power Company, Augusta

John Lamanna, Timberline Tree Services, Rangeley

Featured topics

• Licensed Arborists (.pdf)
• News Release - Arborist Dispute Ends in Court Order
• Advisory Council Meeting Minutes

related links

• International Society of Arborists

• Maine Arborist Association
• Maine Forest Service
• Maine Municipal Association
• Pine Tree State Arboretum
• University of Maine Cooperative Extension
  
  

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