Florida's Top 2% of Arborists

At Branch Tree Service, every job is led by Christopher Johnson, an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (ISA #FL-6502BU)—the highest certification the International Society of Arboriculture awards, held by fewer than 2% of arborists nationwide. It's a distinction that separates true experts from general tree-cutting crews, and it's the reason municipalities, property managers, insurers, and attorneys across Brevard County trust us with their most demanding work.

Backed by more than 66 years of local experience—Branch Tree Service has served the Space Coast since 1959—Christopher pairs deep knowledge of Florida's live oaks, palms, coastal conditions, and hurricane realities with credentials that qualify us for contracts many companies can't even bid on.

Credentials & Certifications

Christopher holds a stack of professional certifications that, together, make him one of the most qualified arborists in the region:

  • ISA Board Certified Master Arborist — ISA #FL-6502BU
    The highest level of certification from the International Society of Arboriculture, held by fewer than 2% of arborists nationwide and required for many municipal and commercial contracts.
  • Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
    The standardized, ISA-recognized methodology that insurers, courts, and property managers rely on for documented, defensible tree-risk evaluation.
  • ISA Certified Utility Specialist
    Specialized certification for safe, compliant tree work near power lines and utility infrastructure, in accordance with ANSI Z133 safety standards.
  • Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP)
    The Tree Care Industry Association's safety credential, reflecting industry-leading job-site safety practices that protect crews, clients, and property.

Why a Master Arborist Matters for Your Property

Credentials aren't wall decorations—they're requirements for high-value, high-liability work. Many city and county RFPs require a Board Certified Master Arborist on staff just to submit a bid. Insurers demand TRAQ-certified risk documentation. Utility and right-of-way work requires a Certified Utility Specialist. When you hire Branch Tree Service, that expertise signs off on every job—protecting your property, your budget, and your liability exposure.

Consulting & Professional Arborist Services

Beyond crew work, Christopher provides credential-gated professional services that only a Master Arborist can credibly deliver—from tree appraisals and consulting reports to expert witness testimony, TRAQ risk assessments, and urban forestry management plans. Explore them below.