Expert No. 20793 – CA(S)
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Experienced in arboriculture and plant pathology issues. Areas of expertise include ornamental horticulture, diseases of ornamental plants, landscape management, tree and shrub plant materials, tree management and preservation, relocation of trees on construction sites, evaluation of trees for preservation, pruning, disease diagnosis and treatment, arborist reports, tree valuation, surveys and hazard evaluations, and causes of tree failure resulting in property loss and personal injury.
Areas of Expertise:
| Appraisal | Personal Injury | Tree Care |
| Appraiser | Plant Pathology | Tree Safety |
| Arboriculture | Preservation | Trees |
| Arborist | Pruning | Urban Tree Management |
| Horticulture | Tree Accidents | |
| Landscaping | Tree Appraisal |
Representative Litigation Experience:
- For numerous cities
- For insurance companies
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- surveys for several agencies
Licenses & Certifications:
| Certified Arborist, International Society of Arboriculture |
| Licensed Pest Control Advisor, State of California |
| Certified Urban Forester, California Urban Forests Council |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Plant Pathology | Cornell University, Ithica, NY |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- International Society of Arboriculture
- California Urban Forests Council
- Inland Urban Forests Council
- Street Tree Seminar and LA / OC Urban Forests Council
Awards & Honors:
| Richard W. Harris Award for Excellence in Arboricultural Education |
| Outstanding Advisor, College of Agriculture, Cal Poly University |
| California Urban Forests Council Durrel Maughn Arboricultural Education Award |
