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Announcing New Qualifications and Services Pacific North West ISA Chapter Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualified We are pleased to announce that the PNW ISA and Washington State DNR have adopted a new credential and training for arborists. Jesse is one of the first of 19 arborists across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia BC to hold…

5/22/24 A Letter in protest of the City of Tumwater’s decision of euthanasia on the Davis-Meeker Garry Oak. My name is Jesse Brighten, ISA certified arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. Attending the Tumwater City Council meeting on 5/21/24, I was frankly appalled with the presentation by Lisa Parks, city administrator, and the irrational decisions…

We have all heard that mulch is beneficial for landscape trees. However, when applied incorrectly it can lead to more problems for your tree. Last summer we were referred from another local arborist to assess and evaluate a stressed tree.

History is important when assessing a trees condition or health. Approximately 4 years ago this tree lost a large leader, damaging other portions of the crown. Damaged portions of the tree were pruned back to nodes to promote sprout growth in order to allow the tree regenerate lost crown mass. Unfortunately the tree did not…

Ivy removal, light crown raising, and deadwood removal. Jesse Brighton of Arbor Dreams has brought back the view from Boy & Dog park by trimming the tree next to Ott & Murphy. He also cleaning up the Ivy growing on the tree and revealed again the little chickadee on the old lamp post. What a…

Lights strung up around Langley’s business district Lights strung up around Langley’s business district Mon Nov 23rd, 2015 7:03pm NEWS Festive white lights are all aglow in Langley’s business district, including a capstone strand on the massive maple tree at Whale Bell Park. The new lights illuminate the dark nights downtown and along the path…

http://www.greenbeltconsulting.com/assets/pdfs/MASON_Shoreline%20Tree%20Management%20Workshop_June%207%202016%20Agenda.pdf ​ 1:10-1:45 SESSION 6 Arborist Discussion of Shoreline Tree Care & Rigging Demonstration for Slope Work | Jesse Brighton, ISA Certified Arborist, Arbor Dreams Tree Care An outdoor session focused on “lessons learned” while working with homeowners on shoreline tree care, and an overview of rigging strategies to clear pruned tree limbs or debris…

It has been quite the year for storms in the past 12 months. Many trees have fallen, and some which were very large. Everyone seems to have a story, power out for 4 days, trees across cars, flying limbs, and electrical wires down every where. It’s times like these island life shows it’s true colors,…

Celebrate Arbor Day This Friday Come join Jesse Brighten, of Arbor Dreams, an ISA Certified Arborist, for a free informal Arbor Day demonstration! Watch as we remove the Christmas lights from Langley’s prize oak tree, near the Dog House at the whale bell park. On First Street. 11 AM: Live rope climbing demonstration, while removal of the lights takes place.…