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Welcome to the Arborist Program

What is an arborist?

What are the functions of 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, diagnoses or evaluates the condition of shade or ornamental trees; solicits, recommends or supervises the treatment of those trees; or in any manner or for any purpose treats or cares for those 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.

Featured topics

• Licensed Arborists (.pdf)
• Study Guide Order Form
• 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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