Jacob Holmstead: Certified Arborist
Jacob Holmstead is an experienced and dedicated arborist, passionate about the health, care, and preservation of trees in the Portland-Vancouver Metro Area.
As the owner and operator of Samsara Tree Care LLC, he combines a deep knowledge of arboriculture with a commitment to exceptional client service, ensuring that the natural beauty of the Portland and Vancouver regions is well maintained.
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Jacob Holmstead is a certified arborist and the owner of Samsara Tree Care LLC, a tree service company based in Portland, Oregon, serving the greater Portland and Vancouver metropolitan areas. Jacob founded the company in 2015. Over the years the company has expanded their services with offices in both the Portland-Vancouver metro area and the Washougal-Camas, Washington area.
Samsara Tree Care is a locally owned company offering many tree services, including limb pruning, tree removals, tree cabling, stump grinding, plant health care and more. The company prides itself on its team of ISA Certified Arborists and TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualified) Arborists, who are dedicated to delivering high-quality tree care to residential and commercial clients alike. Samsara is also a member of the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA).
Holmstead’s Approach and Philosophy About Tree Care
Jacob Holmstead is passionate about tree care and deeply invested in educating his clients about the importance of tree health and responsible tree maintenance. Jacob is an ‘Intentional Arborist’. An Intentional Arborist is someone who is dedicated to soliciting and practicing ethical and practical arboriculture. This philosophy may involve pruning, removals, soil amendments, tree injections or simply monitoring. On a consultation you may hear him say “We over prune trees, as an industry and as humans”. Jacob strongly believes that trees know best as they have millions of years of adaptation. He believes in promoting tree preservation and canopy retention, especially in urban environments, where trees provide critical environmental benefits. Holmstead advocates for minimal intervention, emphasizing that trees have natural self-pruning mechanisms. He recommends pruning only when necessary to retain structural architecture and mitigate risks, such as preventing limbs from falling on houses or power lines.
Holmstead’s Tree Experience and Services
Holmstead’s Community Engagement and Advocacy
Holmstead’s commitment to tree care extends beyond his business. He strongly advocates for community involvement and has been featured in local media for his expertise in tree preservation. In 2022, he was interviewed by KOIN 6 News about a community effort to rescue a century-old American chestnut tree in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland. During the interview, Holmstead discussed how urban conditions, persistent heat, and drought contribute to tree failure in Portland and in the Pacific Northwest. He emphasized the importance of proactive care and education on tree preservation. Source: KOIN 6 News
Holmstead’s Educational Tree Care Outreach
Holmstead’s Personal Life and Interests
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For more information about Jacob Holmstead and Samsara Tree Care, visit their website at samsaratreecare.com or connect with Jacob on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/jacob-holmstead-b8067159.
