Oahu Tree Preservation, LLC specializes in providing the highest quality tree care in Hawai'i. Our passion for trees is strengthened by our desire to leave the earth a better place for future generations.
In addition to being an ISA Certified Arborist (WE-8184A) we continue to develop our understanding and expertise in the field of arboriculture by maintaining memberships with the International Society of Arboriculture, the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, and the American Society of Consulting Arborists.
Tree Preservation and Pruning - Expert Removal - Arborist Reports EXPERIENCE 
Arborist September 2009-present City and County of Honolulu, Oahu HIpresent - Administers tree pruning contracts with privatecontractors as an integral part of the street/park tree maintenanceprogram.
- Inspects quality and progress of contract performance,including review of work of
- Plans, coordinates, and recommends appropriate removal oftrees and palms.
- Prepares and reviews reports relative to the street treeprogram including investigating
- and preparing responses to public complaints, CorporationCounsel Claims, Mayor and
- Managing Director inquiries, City Council inquiries, andCustomer Service Department
- complaints.
 - Facilitates training and instruction for employees on theprofessional use of equipment and techniques for the safe and productive pruningand removal of treesFacilitates training and instruction for employees on theprofessional use of equipment and techniques for the safe and productive pruningand removal of trees.
CertifiedArborist August 2007 December 2008 Lyon Arboretum, Oahu HI - Responsible for the care, maintenance and establishmentof the Lyon Arboretum's Trees
- Assists head arborist with inventorying and monitoringtree health, recording pests, and other descriptors of trees in thecollection.
- Makes recommendations for the selection, installation andestablishment of trees on the Arboretum grounds.
- Provides information and advice on specific tree-relatedissues to the general public.
- Working knowledge and experience with the art and scienceof rigging for the safe removal and pruning of large and dangeroustrees.
Tree Climber December 2005– August 2007 Trees of the Tropics, Oahu HI - Involved in all phases of residential tree care withemphasis on high quality
- ornamental tree pruning.
- Assisted with overseeing crew members during dailyoperations.
- Played a role in developing functional and efficient treeaccess methods and work positioning techniques.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science December 2008 University of Hawaii at Manoa, Oahu HI Major: Tropical Plant and Soil Science Concentration: Plant Production andManagement
CERTIFICATIONS
- Academy Graduate February 2010
- American Society of Consulting Arborists(ASCA)
- Certified Arborist WE 8184A October 2007
- Western Chapter, International Society ofArboriculture
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT 1 Basic) exp.December2006
- Coastal Valley EMS, Santa Rosa Ca
PROFESSIONAL
International Tree Biomechanics Week ClimbingTechnician August 2010 International Society of Arboriculture Davey Headquarters Kent, Ohio
2010 Hawaii State Tree Climbing Competition May2010 6th place overall
2009 Western Chapter Tree Climbing Competition June2009 11th place overall
2009 Hawaii State Tree Climbing Competition April2009 3rd place overall
2008 Climbing Skills Workshop Coordinator July2008 Aloha Arborist Association
Certification Judge November 2007 Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculturepresent Certified Tree Worker Examination
Undergraduate Representative February 2008- Landscape Advisory Committee December 2008 University of Hawaii at Manoa, Oahu HI
International Tree Climbing Competition Judge July2007 Throwline Event, Honolulu HI
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Society of Consulting Arborists
- Western Chapter International Society ofArboriculture
- Aloha Arborist Association
- Tree Climbers International
- American Forests
- Sierra Club
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