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Arborists in Louisiana, U.S.: A Baseline Assessment of Safety and Professionalism

Hallie Dozier and Krisanna Machtmes
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF) September 2005, 31 (5) 228-234; DOI: https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.2005.029
Hallie Dozier
1*Assistant Professor, School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, U.S.,
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2Assistant Professor, School of Human Resources Education and Workforce Development, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, U.S.,
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