Credentials

Credentials and Experience

Ooh La La Arboriculture

  • Current Member, International Society of Arboriculture
  • Current Member, PNW Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
  • Sandpoint Business License # GEN20251344

Paige Belfry

  • ISA Certified Arborist PN-9099A
  • Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
  • Sandpoint Urban Forestry Commission Board Member 2025
  • Business Owner since 2020
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology, Washington State University
  • Intern at Rhododendron Species Botanic Garden 2005-2008

Nick Belfry

  • Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Oregon State University
  • Business Owner since 2020
  • Graduate Soil Science Curriculum, Oregon State University
Continuing Education

2024

  • Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Headed: The Direction of Municipal Tree Care & Management, Rich Hauer, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

2023

  • Selecting More Tough Trees for Tough Urban Sites, Jeff Iles, Department of Horticulture, Iowa State University

2022

  • The Biology of Tree Pruning, William Fountain, Ph.D., University of Kentucky

2021

  • Arboreta, Botanic Gardens & Urban Forestry: A Natural Relationship, John Berryhill, Smith College
  • Apple Identification with DNA, University of Idaho & Washington State University

2020

  • Idaho Arborist Workshop, International Society of Arboriculture
  • Veteran Tree Preservation in the Urban Forest, PNW Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
  • PNW Insect Management, PNW Chapter International Society of Arboriculture

2019

  • Electrical Hazard and Awareness, North American Training Solutions
  • PNW Chapter International Society of Arboriculture Conference 2019, Eugene OR
  • Aerial Rescue Challenge Competition Participant, WesSpur Tree Equipment
  • Cabling, Bracing and Propping, PNW Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
  • Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop, Seattle WA
  • Heritage Trees, PNW Chapter International Society of Arboriculture

2018

  • Production Tree Removal and Rigging, Arboriculture Canada
  • Common Fungi Affecting PNW Trees, PNW Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
  • Modern Tree Climbing Systems, Arboriculture Canada
  • Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop, Olympic Orchard Society
  • Fruit Tree Grafting, Pruning, and Pest Management, Raintree Nursery
Why Hire an ISA Certified Arborist? The Certified Arborist:
  • Demonstrates ethics and integrity
  • Is required to continue their education, and will be current on industry techniques
  • Demonstrates knowledge and advanced training
  • Indicates a high level of dedication to the profession and the community
  • Understands that there is a significant amount of knowledge required to provide the highest quality of tree care
  • Is committed to properly caring for your trees by understanding and following ANSI A300 Specifications and Best Practices

Learn more about hiring an arborist at treesaregood.org