Christian J. Plunkett — Consulting Arborist
Areas of Expertise: Trees & Arborists; Tree & Plant Appraisals; Arborists.
CONSULTING ARBORIST, BCMA
CJP@treedoctor.net
(908) 824-0412
Education
December 2002
The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
B.S. in Forest Science, Urban Forestry Option
Certifications & Qualifications
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #NJ-0853B
New Jersey Certified Tree Expert #459
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Memberships
American Society of Consulting Arborists
International Society of Arboriculture
New Jersey Society of Certified Tree Experts
New Jersey Shade Tree Federation
Published Work
June & December 2001
June 2010 — December 2010
"It's the Pits for Trees in the City" — two-part article on sidewalk planting pit improvement in Sylvan Communities, the magazine of the Pennsylvania Urban and Community Forestry Counsel.
Published six articles on the topic of tree care in the Voices of Interested People, a local publication for the community of Ringoes, NJ.
Skills
Mr. Plunkett has 14 years of experience working in arboriculture and urban forestry. His consulting skills include:
- Integrated Pest Management and Plant Health Care
- Diagnosis of Tree and Landscape Problems
- Tree Risk Assessment and Hazard Tree Identification
- Expert Opinion and Litigation Support
- Tree Valuation
- Tree Preservation and Retention During Construction
- Casualty Appraisals
- Forensic Investigations
- Insect and Disease Identification
- Writing Planting and Care Specifications
Experience
Mr. Plunkett has been accepted as an expert witness in NJ Courts of Law deciding timber trespass and tree damage cases.