What is an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist?
Members of the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) earn the privilege of using the designation “Registered Consulting Arborist” following their names only after they have met a series of rigorous criteria including:
- Specific levels of education and experience
- Graduation from the ASCA Consulting Academy
- Professional reports which pass a rigorous review process
Why Should I Hire a Consultant?
A tree consultant brings specific experience and expertise to your project, adding to the accurate diagnosis and treatment of tree problems, and helping to ensure healthy trees and plants for years to come. Beyond this, the consultant provides a variety of valuable services including:
- Tree Project Supervision
- Dispute Resolution/Mitigation
- Tree Education and Training
- Report Writing
- Expert Witness
- Tree Appraisals
- Neighborhood Law
- Tree Ordinances & Tree Law
- Tree Surveys
About Rick Zampino, President & CEO
Bachelors of Science in Forestry – Purdue University (1982)
Licensed Certified Applicator – Texas Department of Agriculture (1983)
Davey Institute of Tree Sciences (1985)
- Certified in Plant Nutrition/Pest Management (1984)
- Certified Arborist (1985)
- Certified Horticulturist (1986)
- ASCA Graduate, Arboriculture Consulting Academy (1996)
- ISA Certified Arborist, #3241A (2003)
- ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist, #416 (2003)
- Tree and Landscape Appraiser
- Expert Witness
- Tree Risk Assessment
- ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, #TX3241-B (2005)
Rick’s Recommended Tree List for Dallas & Surrounding Areas
There are plenty of trees in the DFW area. Shade trees, ornamental trees and understory trees. They grow large, wide, small and tall. The large trees are shade trees, the medium size trees are ornamental trees and the small trees are understory trees that grow underneath other trees.