Additionally, there is the risk that overreliance on AI could lead to com- placency or a devaluation of hands-on expertise. Ensuring that human arbor- ists remain central to assessment and decision-making processes will be key to using AI responsibly. BALANCING INNOVATION WITH EXPERIENCE The integration of artificial intelligence into the tree care industry marks a significant leap forward in how arbor- ists approach diagnostics, risk assess- ment, and large-scale management. Tools like Adbian offer unprecedented precision, while AI-driven inventory systems are transforming how munic- ipalities and utilities maintain their urban forests. Yet amid the promise of efficiency and innovation, it is crucial to strike a bal- ance — leveraging AI to support, not supplant, the experience and judgment of trained professionals. By doing so,
Keeping human arborists at the heart of assessment and decision-making is essential for the responsible application of AI.
About the Author Dane Buell is the past chairman of the ANSI A300 committee and TCIA repre- sentative. With over 30 years of experi- ence, Buell holds several leadership roles in the tree care industry.
the industry can harness the power of emerging technology while upholding the standards, safety, and environmen- tal responsibility that define quality tree care.
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