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Welcome to the Arborist Program

What is an arborist?

According to Maine arborist licensing law (7 MRSA Section 2173-2191), an arborist is anyone who, for compensation:

• takes down or fells shade or ornamental trees;
• diagnoses or evaluates the condition of shade or ornamental trees;
• solicits, recommends or supervises the treatment of shade or ornamental trees;
• or in any manner or for any purpose treats or cares for shade or ornamental trees.

What are the functions of the arborist program?

The arborist program:

• Licenses arborists practicing in Maine through a testing process that ensures arborists working in the state are competent and adequately insured
• Processes complaints about licensed arborists and people performing arboriculture work without a license
• Assists the public in hiring licensed arborists by providing arborist contact information.

With guidance from the Arborist Advisory Council the state horticulturist oversees the arborist program.

Updated: March 5, 2013

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related links

• International Society of Arborists

• Maine Arborist Association
• Maine Forest Service
• Maine Municipal Association
• University of Maine Cooperative Extension
  
  

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