John A. Harris, MS, MBA, BS, AAS

Plantation, Florida
John A. Harris, MS, MBA, BS, AAS Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Tree and Landscape Appraisal, Tree caused damages

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Agriculture and Appraisal & Valuation

Keywords/Search Terms:

Tree appraisal, tree damage, landscape damage, Landscape Economist, landscape claim, landscape appraisal, arboriculture, landscape industry, tree care industry, vegetation management, utility tree trimming, line clearance, utility arboriculture, urban forestry, tree risk assessment, tree health, landscape design, plant nursery

Education:

MS, SUNY Env. Science & Forestry; BS, SUNY Env. Science & Forestry; AAS, SUNY Morrisville, Ag. & Tech.; MBA, Syracuse University

Years in Practice:

47

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

25

Additional Information

Mr. Harris works internationally, mostly across the United States and Canada, as an independent expert and has consulted with clients including municipalities, developers, homeowner associations, insurance companies, law firms, and golf courses. Mr. Harris is a Landscape Economist and has worked in the environmental, landscape, arboriculture, forestry, and horticultural fields for over 30 years. He is the Principal of LANDSCAPE ECONOMICS, LLC, a firm providing expertise in damage assessments, economic valuations, work audits, and expert testimony regarding landscapes and land improvements that is increasing the recognition of "Green Assets™" for properties. Areas of Expertise include: * Tree, Landscape, and/or Natural Area Values * Tree, Landscape, and/or Natural Area Appraisals * Tree, Landscape, and/or Natural Areas Damages * Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, and Landscape Industry Standards and Practices * Health and Condition of Landscape Plants * Vegetation Management Industry Standards and Practices * Utility Line Clearance Industry Standards and Practices * Tree and Landscape Damage Appraisals * Storm Damage Assessments and Recovery Plans * Environmental Permitting * Environmental Violation Settlement Assistance * Municipal Tree Inventory and Urban Forest Management Planning * Grounds Maintenance Practices * Landscape Maintenance Practices * Landscape Installation or Landscaping Practices * Arboriculture Practices * Landscape Codes, Regulations, Statutes * Tree Codes, Regulations, Statutes * Environmental and Tree Mitigation * Plant Nursery Inventory * Plant Nursery Damages * Personal Injury or Wrongful Death involving landscape or tree or forestry issues * Vehicle accidents involving landscape, and/or tree, and/or forestry issues Credentials/Qualifications/Certifications: Lambda Alpha Honorary Land Economics Society Member, Certified Forester with Society of American Foresters, Certified Urban and Community Forester with Society of American Foresters, Certified Arborist with International Society of Arboriculture, Registered Consulting Arborist with American Society of Consulting Arborists, Certified Landscape Inspector with Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida, Certified in Green Industries of FL Best Management Practices, Certified Xeriscape Contractor, Registered Nursery Tree Grader, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified with International Society of Arboriculture, Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualified with American Society of Consulting Arborists. Have been employed in Landscape, Arboriculture (Tree Care), and/or Forestry industries for over 45 years. Have been working as an Expert Witness for over 35 years.