I have spent more than 25 years in the urban forestry and arboricultural fields. My experience in the governmental, non-profit and private industries have provided me with the knowledge and experience necessary to guide decision-making about trees. Whether in a yard, park, development, forest, golf course or on the street;  trees are  assets. Trees are working parts of our ecosystem and infrastructure and can increase property values by up to 20% when cared for properly.