About the Founder

Eric Wettengel is a Board-Certified Master Arborist and urban forestry specialist with more than a decade of experience helping Texas communities plan, protect, and grow their urban forests. With advanced ISA credentials: Municipal Specialist, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, Oak Wilt Qualification, and Wildfire Risk Reduction, Eric combines deep technical expertise with practical, on-the-ground knowledge of how cities manage trees, landscapes, and development pressures. Eric has led major urban tree inventories, canopy assessments, planting initiatives, and long-term management plans across Texas and has worked directly within city government, giving him first-hand insight into the challenges municipalities face. His approach centers on clear communication, realistic budgeting, and solutions designed to match each community’s capacity, resources, and long-term goals.