Incorporated in 1988, Branches Tree Experts is a full-service arboriculture and forestry consulting company committed to the preservation and planting of trees in the urban, suburban and rural landscape. Each of our clients receives the benefit of our extensive experience in insect and disease diagnosis and control, tree care, removal and planting, tree valuation and construction-related tree preservation.

Our consultants and field crews can work with a wide range of clients, from individual homeowners to suburban developers to government regulatory commissions. Whether the situation calls for the individual evaluation of a specimen tree, assisting with development plans for housing complexes or tree protection planning for an 18-hole golf course, Branches Tree Experts has the expertise to get the job done.

Founder and President of Branches Tree Experts, Michael Guercin is a licensed tree expert with more than 30 years in the industry. He is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist and holds a degree in forestry from West Virginia University. Guercin's commitment to the environment goes beyond the realm of his business. In addition to active involvement in local industry groups, he is the co-founder of the Wisconsin Avenue Beautification Project, a revitalization effort in Northwest Washington D.C.

Richard F. Handler is an arborist with 15 years experience in the field of horticulture. He has an associate's degree in biological technology from State University of New York at Farmingdale, a bachelor's degree in biology from Dowling College and master's degree in landscape architecture from Morgan University. He has a broad background in plant pathology and entomology.

Matthew Madeira is an Arborist with experience and emphasis on the Horticultural aspects of Arboriculture. He has a bachelor's of science degree in horticulture from West Virginia University where he was an active member of the Plant and Soil Science Club and the Organic Farming Research Project. His background consists of plant pathology, entomology, agronomy, and horticulture.