Qualifications Overview

James M. Barborinas (President/Owner 1990-Present)
Urban Forestry Services, Inc.
Urban Forest Nursery, Inc.
ISA Certified Arborist #PN-0135
Registered Consulting Arborist #356 (ASCA)
Certified Tree Risk Assessor #PNW-0327

Education
B.S., Outdoor Resource Management
June 1969 - May 1973, Southern Illinois University, School of Forestry, Carbondale, Illinois
M.S., Outdoor Resource Management
Thesis Title: Park Resource Allocation Through Goal Programming
June 1973 - May 1978, Southern Illinois University, School of Forestry, Carbondale, Illinois

Professional Memberships
International Society of Arboriculture
American Society of Consulting Arborists

Honors
2008, Ken Ottman Award Tree Fund Volunteer of the Year
2003, National Arbor Day Foundation Award of Excellence, Maple Valley Library, King County
1996, PNW-ISA Presidents Awards
1992, ISA Presidents Citation for Outstanding Achievement in Urban Forestry in PNW
1985, Peoria City Beautiful Landscape Award, Lakeview Park, Peoria Park District
1978, Peoria City Beautiful Landscape Award, Wildlife Prairie Park
1973-1974, McIntire-Stennis Assistantship

For details on previous work experience, special committees, and presentations, click HERE