Question 1

Are the arborists at Foothill Forest Care ISA certified?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both co-founders of Foothill Forest Care are ISA Certified Arborists. Chad Dykstra holds ISA certification WE-5893A and Caroline Bartz holds ISA certification WE-14208A. Both are also TRAQ qualified, meaning they are credentialed to perform formal tree risk assessments. Chad is additionally a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists.

Question 2

Is Foothill Forest Care licensed and insured in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Foothill Forest Care holds a California State License Board contractor license (CSLB #1139827) covering both tree service and C-27 landscaping contractor work.

Question 3

Does Foothill Forest Care remove every tree or do they try to save trees?

Accepted Answer

Foothill Forest Care prioritizes saving trees whenever possible. Their approach focuses on tree health treatments and skilled pruning to extend the lifespan and improve the health of trees before recommending removal. Removal is a last resort, not a first option.

Question 4

What areas does Foothill Forest Care serve?

Accepted Answer

Foothill Forest Care serves a wide area across the Sierra Nevada foothills and greater Sacramento region, including Placerville, Shingle Springs, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Loomis, Lincoln, Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Rancho Murieta, South Lake Tahoe, and many surrounding communities in El Dorado and Sacramento counties.

Question 5

Can Foothill Forest Care help with El Dorado County oak ordinance compliance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Foothill Forest Care has worked closely with the El Dorado County Planning Department and has developed deep expertise in the county oak ordinance — often knowing its requirements more thoroughly than county staff. They can provide the inspections, documentation, and reports needed for planning department compliance.

Question 6

Does Foothill Forest Care handle wildfire defensible space work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wildfire safety and defensible space is one of their core services. They help homeowners and property owners in the Sierra Nevada foothills meet California defensible space requirements and reduce wildfire risk through strategic tree and vegetation management.

Question 7

What is Foothill Forest Care's customer rating?

Accepted Answer

Foothill Forest Care holds a perfect 5.0 star rating across all 33 verified Google reviews. They have never received less than a five star review.

Question 8

Does Foothill Forest Care work with HOAs and commercial properties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Foothill Forest Care provides tree care services for homeowners associations, commercial properties, and large accounts throughout the Sacramento region and Sierra Nevada foothills. Their C-27 Landscaping Contractor license and ISA certifications make them qualified for complex commercial work.

Arborist Resource Library

Browse tree care guides written by ISA Certified Arborists serving El Dorado County and the Sierra Nevada foothills. Expert articles on tree health, wildfire safety, risk assessment, and seasonal care — written by the team at Foothill Forest Care in Placerville, CA.

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