Growing up at the bottom of Mount Seymour on the North Shore of Vancouver, Krista Braathen has always been at home in the forest. Starting out as a woodworker, Krista then studied Forestry at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). As a Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessor, she spent fifteen years working for local governments managing the urban forests. In 2017, Krista started her own consulting practice. At Heartwood, we love trees and want to ensure yours are safe and cared for. Call us today.more...See more text