LARS FREEMAN-WOOD

ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST

Lars is a Certified Arborist with a background in utility management, tree risk assessment and residential tree care. He strongly emphasizes the sustainable and safe care of trees and the landscape to best serve their natural functions, balanced with development needs. Prior to joining DCG/Watershed, Lars worked as a Project Manager for Western Environmental Consulting Inc., managing utility line clearance work; at a non-profit nursery employing adults with developmental disabilities, volunteered on the Campfire Restoration Project implementing permaculture techniques to help restore Paradise, Ca, which was devastated by the Camp Fire; and as Sales Project Manager for a local tree trimming service in Washington. 

Outside of DCG/Watershed
In his free time, you can find Lars whitewater kayaking the many wonderful rivers of the Pacific Northwest, and hiking or mountain biking.  He also enjoys volunteering in meaningful programs such as river clean-ups and trail maintenance projects.

Education

  • BA, Geography (concentration in biophysical environment), Sonoma State University, 2008

Certifications

  • ISA Certified Arborist®, International Society of Arboriculture, WE-8769AU

  • Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ), International Society of Arboriculture

  • ISA Certified Utility Specialist, International Society of Arboriculture

  • Permaculture Design Certified, The Permaculture Institute, Certification #3668

  • River Rescue Certified, Sierra Rescue

  • Wilderness First Aid Certified, NOLS/REI

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News update! This week marks a momentous portion of the Solera project where one of the towers has completed its framing. The large mixed-use development is located in the Sunset neighborhood of Renton and includes a mix of 590 apartments, 96 to
It's officially Arbor Day, a holiday where communities around the globe gather to celebrate and plant trees for a greener tomorrow! Did you know DCG/Watershed offers urban forestry and arboriculture services? Our urban foresters are ISA Certified Ar
Join us in celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month (#WLAM)! Landscape architecture is vital because it involves the planning, designing, and managing of environments to improve our communities. From sustainable retrofits within the urban core
In case you haven’t heard it’s National Earth Day this Saturday! In an effort to promote all things sustainable we’ve put together 6 tips to go green, or greener over the weekend.  #DCGWatershed #GoGreen #EarthDay
Please join us in congratulating James Reynes, PE for officially becoming a Professional Engineer! We are very proud of this achievement and are excited to see his continued career growth. #dcgwatershed #naturalresources #environmental&nbs
We are very happy to announce that Allina Hakim joined us as a Marketing Specialist and Charles McDowell joined us as a Landscape Architect. Allina has over 6 years of marketing experience and Chuck has nearly 10 years of landscape architecture exper

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