Meet the Arborist

Brian Barbre grew up spending his spare time in the woods and mountains of West Virginia and Virginia. Raised in the Shenandoah Valley, he enjoyed hiking, camping and fishing in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains.

He has also explored and studied the forests of New England, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Ethiopia during his masters degree studies. There he earned his MS in Forestry and Ecological Management through the Peace Corps Masters International program. Through studies of tree biology, soil science, wildlife habitat, entomology, silviculture, and the intersection of the natural and human environment, Mr. Barbre has an ecological systems approach to arboriculture.

"I like to treat each property as it's own ecological system. You need to fit all the pieces of the puzzle together to know what the trees are telling you."

"The surroundings and history of the landscape can tell you more than the trees alone...whats going on below ground and out of site may be more important than what you can see."

His undergraduate degree in historic preservation gives him a unique insight into historic gardens and landscapes to help preserve both cultural and natural resources together.

He has implemented integrated pest management and soil care programs as well as tree climbing for pruning and removals as well as acting in a sales role before striking out on his own to pursue his consulting career. He is both an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist MA-5894B and American Society of Consulting Arborist RCA#875.

Tree & Environmental Experience

International Society of Arboriculture Board Certified Master Arborist MA-5894B

American Society of Consulting Arborists Registered Consulting Arborist, RCA #875

Landscaping design and Permaculture design certificate

Outdoor education experience in wildlife habitat, species census and monitoring, and biodiversity monitoring.

Client Feedback

Clients appreciate expertise in tree management and environmental consulting services.

I consulted with Brian on the health of a huge old oak tree in my backyard, and he quickly and compassionately gave me a few possible diagnoses. In addition to checking the rest of my trees, he answered all of my questions (and I had a lot!) and gave me some great recommendations for the rest of my trees and what else to plant. Taking care of the many mature trees on my lot has been a bit overwhelming, but Brian's ease and accessibility made things so easy to understand. I highly recommend Brian's work and expertise!

Sarah S.

Brian provides exceptional knowledge, expertise, patience, and passion in caring for trees and shrubs way beyond my experiences with other consultants...His write up is detailed and so easy to understand and follow. Additionally, Brian spent a great deal of time answering a ton of other questions I had on other parts of my yard. I’m extremely grateful for his expertise.

Mary B.

Location Info

Serving residential and commercial clients with expert arborist knowledge and guidance.

Address

2306 Forest Avenue Fredericksburg, Va 22401

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm

ISA Board Certified Master Arborist MA-5894B

ASCA Member, Registered Consulting Arborist RCA#875