" I cannot emphasize how much my employees learned and were motivated by the ArborMaster training they attended. New safer and smarter techniques were taught and the pros and cons discussed. Perhaps more importantly, everyone got a good opportunity to closely examine how they were completing the basic job skills, and if somehow they had learned how to overcome difficulties using unsafe practices. "

Why ArborMaster


1. Dedicated to your success

With a firm committment to safety, skill & productivity, ArborMaster's focus has always been to help businesses and individuals to acheive results they desire.  Founders Ken Palmer and Rip Tompkins instill their passion for industry safety, skill development and productivity in all of their associates and customers  They accomplish this through:

- a strong belief that mastering basic foundational skills first is the safest, most effective, and best long-term training investment a company or individual came make. 
- continous gathering of feedback on services from our students, client management, and instructors
- an internal certification program

2. You + ArborMaster = High ROI

Working with ArborMaster to address your safety and productivity challenges is an investment in your future. ArborMaster helps you demonstrate a return on your investment tied right to your bottom line. Our proven track record and strong commitment to your success means ArborMaster will be your strongest ally on your journey to safety and productivity.

ArborMaster’s clients can experience returns that far exceed the initial investment in ArborMaster’s services. Clients have cited:

  • 30% reduction in costs (loaded cost per tree worked)
  • 30% increase in productivity
  • Higher staff retention
  • Reduction in accidents
  • Increased profits

Other ROI results can include:
 
  • decreased worker’s comp premiums
  • decreased power outages due to trimming and/or removal
  • reduction in property damage
  • faster, more efficient crews
  • more satisfied customers

Clients consistently report a boost in worker morale, and an overall improved professional job environment.

Testimonials and case studies

"APS's safety record was deplorable. Within the first 10 months of transitioning to in-house crews we had 10 accidents. After our ArborMaster first training module took place in October 2004, we started to notice a difference in our crews' safety awareness. We went accident free for one year starting on April 20, 2004 to April 20, 2005." At APS, a 1% annual investment of tree trimming budget for ArborMaster yielded a reduced loaded cost per tree worked:

  • Pre-ArborMaster: $36.14
  • Post-ArborMaster: $25.22
  • Overall Cost reduction: 30.2%

Mike Neal, Manager of Forestry and Special Programs Past President of the International Society of Arboriculture

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As reported, after ArborMaster was contracted to conduct the Davey Advanced Arborist Training Program for key foremen, Davey reported a 30% across the board increase in productivity after conducting a rigorous assessment of the impact of ArborMaster's program. (TCI Magazine — July 2002) Old School Versus New School

"I unequivocally endorse ArborMaster Training!"

  • Increased number of 'trees trimmed per day'
  • Higher staff retention & morale
  • Reduced accidents
  • Increased profitability
  • Increased worker's pay


Dr. David Marren, VP Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Bartlett Tree - .....read more

3. ArborMaster's Track Record

For more than a decade, ArborMaster has strived to be creative leaders in the tree care industry, integrating safety, skill, productivity solutions. Since our founding in 1995, we have had our finger on the pulse of arboriculture, the green industry, and related sectors. Over the years we have:

  • forged 12 + year partnerships with global companies such as Husqvarna, Vermeer, Sherrill Tree, Samson Rope, and Buckingham Manufacturing.
  • worked on important initiatives such as NUCFAC, Manpwer Tree Care TechReach sponsored by Vermeer
  • trained thousands of arborists to be safer, more skilled, and more productive
  • served on and chaired important industry association committees to develop and review safety standards
  • presented at hundreds of tradeshows, conferences, and expositions
  • gathered first-hand data from workers, management, and leadership on the challenges facing them on a day-to-day basis
  • developed over a dozen educational DVD's for arborists, collaborating with the International Society of Arboriculture, in climbing, chainsaw and rigging disciplines