Forestry Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Forestry expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including environmental conservation, forest management, arboriculture, wildfire mitigation, and timber valuation. Some of the most common specialties among forestry expert witnesses also include tree safety assessment, pest and disease management, forest economics, silviculture, and urban forestry. They can opine on the effects of deforestation, the impacts of climate change on forests, strategies for forest fire prevention, timber theft cases, and disputes over tree-related property damage.

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This highly qualified expert has over 10 years of professional experience in forestry and environmental planning. He earned his BS in forestry from the University of Wisconsin and his MA in urban planning and policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This expert is a certified consulting arborist under the American Society of Consulting Arborists and is a board certified master arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture. He is a member of various professional societies and organizations, including the U.S. Green Building Council. Formerly, this expert has served as an arborist representative at F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company, a program specialist at Illinois Green Economy Network, and as a consulting arborist at SavATree Consulting Group. Currently, this expert serves as a GIS specialist at a private telecommunications company and as a consulting arborist and the president of an IL urban tree planning consultancy.

President and Consulting Arborist, An IL urban tree planning consultancy

Master of Arts (MA), University of Illinois at Chicago

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FAQs for Forestry Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a forestry expert witness in legal proceedings?

A forestry expert witness provides specialized knowledge on forest management, timber valuation, wildfire investigations, and environmental conservation to assist in court cases.

In what types of cases can a forestry expert witness be beneficial?

Forestry experts are often involved in cases related to land disputes, environmental impact assessments, wildfire litigation, timber theft, and personal injury incidents in forested areas.

Can a forestry expert witness provide testimony on subspecialties like urban forestry or agroforestry?

Yes, many forestry experts have experience in subspecialties such as urban forestry, agroforestry, silviculture, and forest ecology which can be crucial for specific case requirements.

How can a forestry expert witness help in wildfire-related lawsuits?

A forestry expert can analyze fire behavior, determine cause and origin of wildfires, assess damage to property and environment, and evaluate adherence to fire safety regulations.

Why is it important to hire a forestry expert witness with experience in timber valuation?

An experienced forestry expert can accurately estimate the value of timber resources which is essential in cases involving timber theft or damage, land disputes, or insurance claims.

How does Expert Institute select its Forestry expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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