ARBORISTS
will use their personal knowledge and skills in such a manner that the
greatest good will accrue to society and to the tree care industry.
ARBORISTS
will be truthful concerning their services and the benefits that may
result.
ARBORISTS
will further the interests of arboriculture by the interchanging of
information and experience with other Association members.
ARBORISTS
will be loyal to clients and will faithfully perform work as agreed to
by both client and arborist.
ARBORISTS
will always strive to promote proper techniques as outlined in the
arborist law. They will
resort to other practices at the client's insistence only after advising
the client of possible unfavorable results.
ARBORISTS
will not reduce a quoted fee for performing a specific job if informed
of the fee quoted by another arborist.
ARBORISTS
will not offer employment to employees of another arborist without the
latter's knowledge. Arborists will
endeavor to properly train employees whenever possible.
ARBORISTS
will refrain from reviewing the work of another arborist for the
latter's client, for the purpose of obtaining work.
Arborists will also avoid criticism which may injure the
reputation of anyone in the
field of arboriculture.
ARBORISTS
will report any instance of what they consider substantial and
convincing evidence of improper work or unethical conduct to the proper
authorities and to the Executive Committee of the Association.
ARBORISTS
will, if called to serve as expert witnesses, base all testimony on an
adequate knowledge of the subject and render an opinion according to
honest convictions.
ARBORISTS
will conduct all matters relating to arboricultural activities, business
operations and civic responsibilities in a manner that will further the
status of arboriculture as a respected profession.
Portions
of this code adopted from the code of ethics of the International
Society of Arboriculture, Inc., and used by permission.
