Supporting Arborists in Environmental Impact  

When most people think about equipment financing, they picture numbers, contracts, and machinery. And while funding and equipment is important and a big part of our day-to-day lives, what truly excites us is the impact the equipment creates. From tackling old decaying/hazardous trees to protecting water resources, the equipment we help fund creates a positive environmental impact because it is actively helping create a safer and more maintained community for us all.  

One of the most impactful industries we support is Arboriculture! Arboriculture is the art and science of caring for, maintaining, and planting woody plants such as trees, shrubs, and woody vines. With the right tools and support, arborists make an enormous difference in environmental health and community safety.

A big part of arborists’ workload is cutting misplaced or dead trees through the use of bucket trucks, cranes and other types of tree care equipment. Many arborists have gotten funds for these machines through AP Equipment Financing. And while on paper this may seem ordinary, this work actually significantly improves air quality.  

By removing unhealthy or decaying trees air quality improves, since healthy trees absorb carbon dioxide and other pollutants more efficiently. And so, by managing tree health and ensuring tress are well maintained arborist’s contribute directly to reducing pollution.  

Arborists do more than just maintain trees; they can also be on the frontlines of wildfire defense. By investing in the right equipment, arborists can take preventative steps that save valuable land, communities and lives. 

Preventative measures include:  

• Removing dead or dry branches  
• Cleaning hazardous trees 
• Managing forests and landscapes to create defensive zones and reduce fuel buildup
• Pruning low- hanging limbs 
• Eliminating unhealthy trees near power lines

All of these efforts significantly lower wildfire fuel and prevent flames from climbing into tree canopies. And with AP Equipment funded equipment, these critical services are safer, faster, and more effective.

For further prevention, arborists play a critical role in fire mitigation. By strategically thinning dense vegetation, removing unhealthy or at-risk trees, and maintaining defensible space around homes and infrastructure, arborists dramatically reduce the chances of fires spreading and minimize the damage when they do.

An arborist’s work doesn’t end when the immediate danger passes. After fires, storms, or other natural disasters, recovery is just as critical. Using specialized equipment, arborists:

• Ensure trees are stable and safe

• Restore damaged landscapes 

• Promote healthy regrowth

This recovery work helps forests and communities bounce back faster and stronger.

From prevention and defense to cleanup and restoration, arborists are essential to protecting natural landscapes and the communities that depend on them. With the right machines and support, their expertise not only restores safety and beauty but also strengthens resilience for the future.

Thank you to all the arborists out there, your hard work keeps our communities and forests safe, healthy, and thriving!

These results show that as a financing partner, we’re helping arborists make a real difference in our communities. Our support helps them tackle important work that improves both the environment and the spaces we all share. Protecting our natural surroundings is more important than ever, and we’re proud to play a part in equipping arborists to keep our communities safe and thriving for generations to come.