ISA-Certified Arborist at Department of Public Works

From: William Daniel [mailto:WDaniel@brgov.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 11:07 AM
To: Steve Shurtz; 'jsnow@consultssa.com'; John Carpenter
Subject: Re: RSVP: Point of Possible Agreement?

We have at DPW Mr. Steve Shurtz. Mr Shurtz is exceptionally qualified to inspect and make decisions regarding the oaks, and he has spent a significant amount of time on the job. His qualifications are as follows:

Louisiana licensed arborist (#11-0357)

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist (#SO-1633)

Member, ISARegistered Landscape Architect (#11-0218)

Member, American Society of Landscape Architects

Twice president of the Society of Municipal Arborists

President – Louisiana Urban Forestry Council (LUFC)

Trustee – American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

Member- National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC)

Member – Vibrant Cities & Urban Forests Task Force (USDA/Forest Service & New York Restoration Project)

Former Adjunct Professor – LSU School of Landscape Architecture

Despite you assertions otherwise, we have spared no effort to protect all the trees possible. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

William Daniel