Urban Arbor Care has been serving the tree care industry for over a decade and specializes in fruit tree rejuvenation pruning and care; holistic and organic care of trees from soil to canopy; root pruning and rejuvenation of stressed trees. Dawn Hughes, Owner and Certified Arborist has over twenty years working in many different facets of the green industry.
Urban Arbor Care’s work is with the purpose of establishing and nurturing healthy urban landscapes, integrated with native plants and organic edible fruit. The right tree in the right place gives back, adding value from the moment it is planted. Dawn believes that we can contribute to the greater health and vitality of our society simply by planting or caring for an urban tree in our own backyard.
Dawn Hughes
Dawn Hughes, owner of Urban Arbor Care for over ten years, is a Certified Arborist specializing in holistic and organic care of trees including soil to canopy; root pruning and rejuvenation of stressed trees; and fruit tree rejuvenation with pruning and care. For 20+ twenty years, Dawn has worked in many different facets of the green industry. She is a mentor and trainer of aspiring arborists and gardeners of all ages. Her professional accreditations include:- ISA Certified Arborist (C.A.)
- Michigan Certified Green Industry Professional (C.G.I.P.)
- Michigan Licensed and Certified Pesticide Applicator (including ornamental plants, edible fruit crops, turf and aquatics)
- Category 1C Fruit Crop Licensed and Certified Applicator (the only company in Metro Detroit with this license and certification)
- Michigan State University Advanced Master Gardener
- Associates Degrees in Applied Science Landscape Horticulture, and Small Business Management - Oakland Community College Applied Science/Landscape Horticulture. Summa cum laude.
- Oak Wilt Qualified Specialist (O.W.Q)
- Arborjet Tree Care Service Provider
After completing her plant health care apprenticeship, and while working as a diagnostic technician at the Michigan State University plant and pest help desk, Dawn was inspired to create her own arbor care business to help tree owners with their landscapes. She felt called to bring hands-on love and science to urban trees and communities.
The purpose of Urban Arbor Care’s work is to establish and nurture healthy urban landscapes integrated with native plants and organic edible fruit. The right tree in the right place gives back, adding value from the moment it is planted. Dawn believes that we can contribute to the greater health and vitality of our society simply by planting or caring for an urban tree in our own backyards.
Jake Harrison
Jake Harrison works alongside Dawn Hughes at Urban Arbor Care.His training includes:
- Chainsaw safety, maintenance, and tree felling
- Tree climbing, fall protection, and work positioning
- Electrical hazard awareness training
- Modern tree pruning techniques
- CPR and first aid
