What arbor global does

Arbor Global, LLC is a privately-held arboricultural consulting firm founded in 2002 by Kevin K. Eckert, headquartered in Kailua, Hawaii with a regional office in Hong Kong (Arbor Global Hong Kong Ltd.). The firm delivers professional consulting, technical training, and expert witness services across three service clusters: Development Services (tree preservation during construction, tree inventory and management planning, species selection and care, and tree appraisal/valuation); Management Services (vegetation program development and assessment, work crew performance audits, hazard tree assessment, and expert witness testimony); and Training & Public Relations (technical arboriculture training aligned with ISA, ANSI A300, and ANSI Z133 standards, plus informational programs for stakeholder audiences).

Arbor Global's underlying technology is its accumulated professional methodology rather than software: its proprietary Work Crew Performance Audit System is documented to deliver productivity increases of 20-100% for vegetation management work crews, and the firm publishes a bilingual (English/Spanish) Chainsaw Safety and Field Maintenance photo guide (ISBN #0-9729540-0-7) sold directly via its website at $43.95 per copy. Service delivery is anchored by founder Kevin K. Eckert (ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, 40+ years of experience, recognized with the 1998 ISA Utility Arborist Award), supported by a small bench of ISA Certified Arborist/TRAQ-qualified consulting arborists.

The business model is professional services with quote-based pricing for consulting and on-site training, complemented by modest one-time retail revenue from the safety manual. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales: direct consulting engagements with electric utilities, government agencies, municipalities, property owners, and corporations across Hawaii, mainland United States, Pacific Rim, and Asia, supplemented by reputation- and referral-driven demand generated through founder-led industry involvement and ISA leadership.

Name

arbor global

Legal name

Arbor Global, LLC

Website

https://arborglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arbor Global is a privately-held arboricultural consulting practice in Hawaii with a Hong Kong office, providing tree risk assessment, vegetation management program audits, expert witness services, and technical arboriculture training to electric utilities, government agencies, and property owners across the U.S., Pacific Rim, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arboricultural Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Arborist Consulting, Tree Risk Assessments & Appraisals (HSAIADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Preservation & Construction Site Tree Protection (HSAIADAL), Tree Health Care (Diagnosis, Treatment, Fertilization) (HSAIADAD)

Keywords

• Arboricultural consulting
• Vegetation management
• Tree risk assessment
• Expert witness services
• Technical arborist training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kailua Kona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Arboricultural consulting services including tree risk assessment, tree preservation, program assessment, and expert witness services provided to electric utilities, government agencies, regulatory agencies, and property owners.
2. Technical Training Programs: Technical training and education programs for workers and management covering certified arborist certification, tree climbing, chainsaw safety, aerial lift operations, and ISA qualifications.
3. Safety Manual Sales: Sale of the bilingual (English/Spanish) Chain Saw Safety and Field Maintenance photo guide book at $43.95 per copy with bulk order discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arbor Global provides professional arboricultural consulting, technical training, performance auditing, and expert witness services for tree and vegetation management. Its offerings span tree risk assessment, tree preservation during construction, tree appraisal and valuation, work crew performance audits, vegetation program development and assessment, ISA-aligned technical training, and litigation support for tree-related disputes. The firm operates internationally across Hawaii, mainland United States, the Pacific Rim, and Asia.

Product overview

Arbor Global is a qualified arboricultural consulting, education, training, and expert witness firm providing professional services for tree and vegetation management. The company operates as a services-based consulting practice organized around three core service clusters: Development Services (tree protection/preservation management, tree inventory and management plans, tree selection/installation/establishment/care, and tree appraisal/valuation), Management Services (program development and assessment, work crew performance audit systems, tree risk assessment and hazard mitigation, and expert witness services), and Training & Public Relations (technical training and education programs, and informational programs and presentations). The company also publishes a bi-lingual 'Chainsaw Safety and Field Maintenance' photo guide as a supplementary product offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tree Protection & Preservation Management Assessment and management services to protect and preserve trees during construction projects, working with property owners and construction teams to minimize risk of harm to trees and help them survive and thrive after construction.
• Tree Inventory & Management Plan Comprehensive inventory services that identify tree species, size, and condition; ground-based inspection and assessment according to ANSI A300 standards; and practical, cost-effective risk reduction and tree health management recommendations.
• Tree Selection, Installation, Establishment, and Care Expert guidance on matching trees and shrubs to sites, selecting healthy nursery stock, proper installation according to industry standards, and establishment care to ensure long-term success.
• Tree Appraisal and Valuation Professional tree and shrub valuation services to establish true economic value for fair settlement and compensation when trees are damaged or destroyed.
• Tree and Vegetation Program Development and Assessment Program assessments to identify needs and opportunities, design state-of-the-art programs, and support implementation of vegetation management initiatives including policy development, contract strategy, and training programs.
• Work Crew Performance Audit Systems Comprehensive audit system that establishes standards and measures productivity, work quality, and contract compliance factors for vegetation management work crews.
• Tree Risk Assessment & Mitigation Recommendations Systematic tree risk assessment services to recognize hazardous trees and provide proper actions to minimize risk of damage and injury.
• Expert Witness Services Professional investigation and testimony services for tree-related litigation, including consultation, depositions, mediations, and trial appearances.
• Technical Training and Education Training programs for arborists and vegetation management workers covering certifications (ISA Certified Arborist, Tree Risk Assessment Qualification), safety (chainsaw, aerial lift, fall protection), technical skills (pruning, climbing, tree felling), and industry standards (ANSI A300 and Z133).
• Informational Programs and Presentations Development and management of informational programs and presentations that explain vegetation management issues to diverse audiences to prevent challenges and resolve problems.
• Chainsaw Safety and Field Maintenance - A Photo Guide Bi-lingual photo guide in English and Spanish covering safe operation and proper maintenance of chain saws; 128 pages, lay-flat binding, ISBN #0-9729540-0-7, available for $43.95 per copy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Work crew audit system has resulted in measured productivity increases of at least 20% and sometimes as much as 100%
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ACRT Services: ACRT is a national consulting firm specializing in utility vegetation management, environmental services, and training for electric utilities. It is one of Arbor Global's closest direct peers given shared utility-vegetation focus, training programs, and arborist consulting services.
• Wachtel Tree Science: Wachtel Tree Science is a Midwest-based consulting arborist firm offering tree risk assessment, tree inventories, and expert witness services. Its consulting-only model and litigation support services are closely comparable to Arbor Global.
• CN Utility Consulting: CN Utility Consulting provides vegetation management consulting specifically to electric utilities, including program assessment and auditing — directly comparable to Arbor Global's program development and work crew audit services.

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey is one of the largest employee-owned arborist firms in North America, offering residential and commercial tree care, utility line clearance, and consulting. It is a broad incumbent operating across Arbor Global's full service spectrum, including utility vegetation management.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett is a major national tree care company with scientific tree management, arborist consulting, and appraisal services. It overlaps with Arbor Global on tree risk assessment, preservation during construction, and expert consulting for property owners.
• Asplundh Tree Expert Company: Asplundh is the largest utility line clearance contractor in North America. It overlaps with Arbor Global on vegetation management for utilities — Kevin Eckert previously worked at Asplundh Environmental Services — making it a relevant incumbent and potential channel partner.
• SavATree: SavATree is a national tree and lawn care company with arborist consulting and tree risk assessment offerings. Its scientific approach to tree care makes it a broad incumbent peer comparable to Arbor Global's consulting-led model.
• Wright Tree Service: Wright Tree Service is a large utility vegetation management contractor and consulting provider. Its focus on line clearance and utility arboriculture makes it a broad incumbent peer in Arbor Global's primary customer vertical.

Emerging players

• Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements: Rainbow Treecare focuses on scientific approaches to tree care, including plant health care and arborist consulting. It is a smaller, science-oriented peer that overlaps with Arbor Global on tree health and consulting engagements.
• ArborPro Tree Expert Reports: ArborPro provides digital tree inventory, risk assessment, and management plan reports, representing a more software-enabled emerging competitor in arborist consulting services that overlap with Arbor Global's tree inventory and management planning offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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