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| Roe Valenti |
How many certified arborists does it take to properly care for the trees in Southern Nevada?
The more the better, according to Roe Valenti, who just just passed her International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification exam earlier this month. Now, Las Vegas-based First Choice Tree Service (and its customers) have four certified arborists among its team of tree experts.
“Being a certified arborist adds value to me and to the company,” says Roe. “Besides the fact that we are accredited by TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association), it just makes us more competitive within our field.”
According to Roe, the biggest challenge to becoming certified was absorbing all the material. “There is so much of it, from pruning to plant health care, risk assessment to soil management, and tree identification, biology and more,” says Roe.
Earning this credential is a voluntary activity, but it demonstrates proper knowledge and skills, as well as a high level of dedication to the profession and to the community. It is said that only 30% of exam takers pass on the first try. "Knowing this pushed me even harder, along with having a passion for the industry," says Roe. "I just love it!"
