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Tree Falls After a Storm: Evidence Before Cleanup
When a tree damages a home, vehicle, or neighboring property, the immediate priorities are safety and preventing further damage. Once…
Who Is Responsible When a Neighbor’s Tree Falls on Your Property?
When a neighbor's tree falls onto your house, vehicle, fence, or other property, one of the first questions is usually…
What Does a Consulting Arborist Do? When You Need an Independent Tree Expert
What Does a Consulting Arborist Do? | Arborist On Demand By Matthew T. Latham, BCMA, RCA, TPAQISA Board Certified Master…
Tree Failures and the Subrogation Opportunity: A Forensic Arborist’s Guide to Recoverable Losses
A Forensic Arborist’s Guide to Recoverable Losses By Matthew T. Latham, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (TX-3737B), ASCA Registered Consulting…
Why Healthy Trees Suddenly Fall Over: The Hidden Importance of the Root Flare
By Matt Latham, BCMA #TX-3737B, RCA #859ISA Board Certified Master Arborist • ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist Most people look up…🌳 The Anatomy of a Tree Failure: What REALLY Causes Trees to Fall
🌪️ Introduction: It Wasn’t the Storm 6 When a tree falls, most people point to the same culprit: wind ....…
🌳 How Much Is a Mature Tree Worth?
Understanding the Trunk Formula Technique and the Cost Approach When a mature tree is removed improperly — whether by a…
How to Measure Tree Health Using a Refractometer (Brix Testing Explained)
Most people, including us (so-called 😉) professionals tend to guess when it comes to tree health. Now that may be…
Root Bridging Under Driveways: A Proven Way to Protect Trees and Infrastructure
Conflicts between mature trees and hardscape are one of the most common problems I see around homes, streetscapes, and construction…
Ice Storm Tree Recovery: What to Do Before, During, and After a Freeze
When an ice storm hits, trees don’t just “freeze.” They go through a biological stress test involving ice crystal formation,…
Why Choose Matt Latham and Arborist on Demand
for Your Arborist Tree & Plant Appraisal Reporting?
– Industry-Leading Expertise: With ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (TX-3737B) and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA #859)
credentials, Matt Latham brings unmatched qualifications to every appraisal.
– Precise and Reliable: Appraisals adhere to ISA standards and best practices, ensuring accuracy and credibility for insurance, legal, or property purposes.
– Comprehensive Reporting: Receive detailed, professional documentation with actionable insights tailored to your unique needs.
– Holistic Approach: We evaluate both monetary and ecological value, helping you make decisions that benefit your property and the environment.
– Trusted and Efficient: Backed by a proven reputation for professionalism, we deliver fast, reliable appraisals to help you move forward with confidence.









