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Meet Your Certified Arborist

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Areas Serviced:

  • Anthem
  • Carefree
  • Cave Creek
  • Desert Hills
  • New River
  • Phoenix
  • Rio Verde
  • Scottsdale

Sarah Maitland

ISA Certified Arborist, Tree Service in Scottsdale, Arizona

Areas Serviced:

Sarah provides comprehensive tree and shrub services to homeowners like you throughout the greater Phoenix area. Sarah holds an associates degree in horticulture from Kishwaukee college in Illinois, along with several green industry certificates in areas including desert landscaping, and desert turf grass. As an ISA Certified Arborist with ample experience, Sarah has the expertise to ensure your property is healthy, beautiful, and thriving. Sarah has been involved in the Horticulture Industry since the 1980’s. Her focus in Arboriculture began in 2002. 

Sarah has served on the Board of directors of the Western Chapter ISA and is the Current President. She continues to volunteer with many organizations developing curriculum and teaching industry standards.

Qualifications:

  • ISA Certified Arborist WE-6235A
  • ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #533
  • ISA Tree Risk Assessor Qualified
  • PNW-ISA Tree Risk Assessor
  • ASCA Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualified 2025
  • Qualifying Party, AZ Department of Agriculture – Division of Pest Management –
  • Licensed Applicator – Turf & Ornamental, Right of Way/Weeds, industrial
  • TCIA Tree Care Academy – PHC Technician 2019

Education:

Sarah has gained a massive amount of knowledge in the green industry by continuing her education for many years. Her educational experiences include:

  • ISA Continuing Education Arborist & Horticulture, 2002 – 2025
  • American Society of Consulting Arborist Academy, 2010
  • University of Arizona – Desert Turf Grass School, 2010
  • Studied Horticulture -  Arizona State University, 2005 – 2007
  • Desert Botanical Gardens Desert Landscape School, 2005 – 2006
  • Computer Science studies - Rock Valley College, 1984 – 1986
  • Associates of Science in Horticulture from Kishwaukee College, 1980
  • Studied Horticulture from Northern Virginia Community College, 1977- 78

Industry Involvement/Awards/Certifications:

  • Arizona Nursery Association – Certified Nursery Professional
  • Arizona Landscape Contractors Association’s “Landscape Contractor of the Year” in 2011, 15 year volunteer award.
  • Arizona Certified Landscape Professional
  • Sustainable Landscape Management Professional
  • Certification in Electric Hazard Training
  • Desert Botanical Gardens’ Certified Desert Landscaper
  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector

Personal:

Sarah enjoys gardening, camping and hiking.

Why Did You Become an Arborist?

“I learned a love for nature as a child from my grandfather who was a botanist. I have always loved trees.”

Customer Service Philosophy:

“Listen and determine how to meet the customer’s needs and provide the best arboriculture recommendations and service.”

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