Summary
Meaggan is a Consulting Arborist with a background shaped by experience in horticulture, arboriculture, and sustainable landscape management. With roots in organic gardening, nursery operations, and professional tree care, she brings a practical, measured approach to arboricultural consulting. She values collaboration and stewardship, bringing a thoughtful, environmentally grounded perspective to work conducted with a respect for natural cycles.
Meaggan Reid – Consulting Arborist
Project Examples
- Tree preservation, removal, and protection plans for David Douglas School District
- Contract consulting arborist for the City of Tigard and City of Milwaukie
- Heritage tree analysis and report for City of Tigard Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Tree preservation, removal, and protection plan for custom home construction in Lake Oswego
- Tree preservation, removal, and protection plan for 101st Avenue Pump Station in Portland
- Tree preservation, removal, and protection plan for custom construction in Hillsboro
- Numerous City of Portland Title 11 tree preservation plans
- Middle housing tree preservation, removal, and protection plans in Tualatin and Lake Oswego
- Tree preservation, removal, and protection plan for industrial developments in Hillsboro and Wilsonville
- Tree risk assessments and reports for neighbor disputes in Tigard
- Tree removal, protection, and mitigation permitting for infrastructure projects in Lake Oswego
- Tree protection construction oversight for numerous development projects throughout Oregon and Washington
Education and Qualifications
- 2023 ASCA Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualified
- 2023 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist – #818
- 2022 Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualified
- 2022 ISA Board Certified Master Arborist – TX-3913B
- 2021 ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
- 2017 Texas Oak Wilt Qualified
- 2012 ISA Certified Arboris
- 2012 A.A.S. in Horticulture, Tarrant County College
Professional Experience
2025 to Present Consulting Arborist, Lake Oswego, OR
- Serve municipal, residential, and commercial clients in the greater Portland-Vancouver Metro area with tree evaluations, permit assistance, and tree protection plans.
- Collaborate with architects, builders, landscapers, and other development project partners on best practices for tree protection, retention, preservation, and management.
2026 to Present Municipal Coordinator (remote), Texas Tree Surgeons, Garland, TX
- Manage municipal documentation, procurement processes, and communication to support clear workflows and consistent coordination across teams.
- Support municipal accounts through scheduling, reporting, and quality review of tree‑related materials, including internal content and public‑facing blog posts.
2021 – 2025 Sales & Consulting Arborist, Texas Tree Surgeons, Garland, TX
- Conducted client consultations, tree evaluations, and sustainable management recommendations throughout the DFW region.
- Collaborated with crews and project teams to support safe, efficient tree care and shared practical guidance with clients focusing on long-term urban canopy health.
2020 – 2021 Sales Arborist, TreeNewal, LLC, Argyle, TX
- Guided clients through tree care planning and project execution from estimation through completion.
- Supported informed decision-making through education on tree biology, species selection, and sustainable management practices.
2015 – 2020 Arborist, Tree Department Manager, Archie’s Gardenland, Fort Worth, TX
- Oversaw day-to-day tree care operations, including crew supervision, emergency response, and equipment coordination.
- Conducted client consultations, prepared estimates, and developed safety and training protocols to support efficient, compliant operations.
2006 – 2015 Horticulturist, Retail Specialist, Manager, Redenta’s Garden, Arlington, TX
- Managed retail garden center operations, including staffing, budgeting, merchandising, and team development.
- Promoted ecological horticulture through on-site education, outreach, and the design and maintenance of native and edible demonstration gardens.
Memberships
- 2022 to Present – American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA)
- 2015 to Present – International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- 2024 to Present – ISA Pacific Northwest Chapter
- 2012 to 2025 – ISA Texas Chapter
- 2024 to 2025 – ISA Southern Chapter
Select Volunteer Activities
- 2025 to Present – Board of Directors (Secretary) – PNWISA
- 2025 to Present – DEI Committee – PNWISA
- 2023 to 2025 – Board of Directors – Texas ISA
- 2020 to 2025 – Education Committee – Texas ISA