Lori Ballard is a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), Florida Nurseryman, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) Certified Horticulture Professional, Green Industries Best Management.Ms. Ballard has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.Lori Ballard is a senior arborist and environmental scientist with over 15 years of experience. She was the 2017 President of the Florida Chapter ISA Board of Directors and currently sits on the board as the Consultant's Representative. She is the Chair of the Education Committee and is a member of the Grant Committee. Her expertise in the fields of arborist services include tree and landscape inventories and assessments, permitting and code compliance, tree preservation, appraised value of trees and landscapes and tree risk assessment. Ms. Ballard has been instrumental in reducing tree mitigation costs for numerous engineering firms, landscape architects, builders and developers. She has developed and overseen tree preservation methodology for large development firms. She has overseen the development of a tree assessment and care plan for over 12,000 trees for active community and homeowner associations. Ms. Ballard is a Certified Arborist, Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association Certified Horticulture Professional and has the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. Areas of Expertise: - Arboreal and Horticultural Consulting- Tree and Landscape Assessments and Inventories- Permitting and Code Compliance- Tree Preservation- Tree and Plant Appraisals- Tree Risk Assessments- Neighbor Disputes