About Us
Sam Oakley
Founder
Sam Oakley brings a wealth of elite credentials and hands-on experience to every project. With a strong foundation in environmental resource management—starting as a Geographic Information Systems analyst—Sam founded The Oakley Group in 2020 to deliver top-tier arboricultural consulting across California.
Leveraging advanced expertise in geography, environmental science, and arboriculture, Sam has successfully guided hundreds of projects statewide, helping clients navigate complex tree challenges while maximizing sustainability, compliance, and aesthetic value.
His distinguished qualifications include:
Masters Degree in
Geographic Information Systems
Registered Consulting Arborist (#556) by the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA)—the gold standard for expert tree consulting
Board Certified Master Arborist (#WE-9474B) by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)—recognizing the highest level of arboricultural knowledge and professionalism
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Certified to perform wildlife surveys by the Wildlife Training Institute
