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James R. Cook, Arborist Representative
James R. Cook, Arborist Representative at Bartlett Tree Experts, works out of our Nantucket, MA office.
More about James R. Cook
Jim has always had a deep interest in plants. Raised in Pennsylvania, he began his arboriculture career shearing trees and caring for a local nursery. He earned his Associate's Degree in Forest Technology at Penn State, Mont Alto. During his time at Mont Alto, he served as a Senator on the Campus Government, and tutored other students in dendrology, where he spread his knowledge of plant identification. While living in State College, Pennsylvania, Jim operated his own Christmas tree business, giving him a detailed knowledge of the care and dedication needed for scientific tree management. Jim further pursued his interest in arboriculture at The Pennsylvania State University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Forestry. Jim has spent the last five years working for Bartlett Tree Experts on Nantucket as an Arborist Representative. He is a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture, and is a member of the Nantucket Landscape Association. As a proud member of the Nantucket Tree Committee, Jim works with local arborists and landscapers to care for the island's precious trees.

What Our Customers Are Saying About James R. Cook
Thank you for keeping my tree alive. I can not say it enough, Jim is the best. I wish I could send you a picture of my tree smiling.
Wendy B., Nantucket, MA
Jim is the best. He really understands trees and has produced great results for us.
Charles F., Nantucket, MA
Jim is always knowledgeable and polite.
Donald E., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is the best.
Dennis B., Nantucket, MA
James Cook is great. Knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to deal with. He always responds quickly when I reach out to him and accommodates our schedule. He answers all my questions and has provided great advice about our planting decisions. He is a terrific asset to us and to Bartlett customers.
Lois L., Nantucket, MA
James Cook is a total professional.
Rob F., Nantucket, MA
We have been using Bartlett Tree service for twelve years and have dealt directly with Jim Cook every time. He has always been professional, courteous, thorough, and very knowledgeable about the services offered. It is because of him that we keep returning to Bartlett to tend to our landscaping needs.
Ralph and Nancy K., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook has been amazing. Always takes the time to discuss my plantings and their needs, as well as answer any questions I may have. He is so knowledgeable and goes beyond in every way with making suggestions to my yard. I would and have recommended him to many people. Thank you, Jim.
Lindsley M., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is fantastic. He is very knowledgeable and provides us with the information we need to make what are sometimes difficult decisions. He is always courteous and professional. He is a pleasure to work with.
Lois L., Nantucket, MA
James Cook is the best. I have been using his services for many years now and cannot say enough about his attention to detail and professionalism. He always follows up on the work done by his team, bringing them back to address anything he believes they have missed. Nantucket and Bartlett is very blessed to have him.
Sarah W., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook has taken excellent care of both me and my mother's properties. Great person to work with.
Tre W., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is great. He is very helpful and responsive. Everyone did a great job.
David B., Nantucket, MA
We could not believe how quickly and neatly the work was done. I never imagined so many trees could disappear in less than a day. We were also very impressed that Jim Cook was there working with the team. Great management and support.
Laura W., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is a true professional. He is always courteous, prompt, and diligent. His crew are a direct reflection of his leadership and portray the same professional manners and characteristics. What a great crew you have on Nantucket.
Chuck D., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook and his crew are very pleasant and competent.
Judy C., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook has always been responsive and prompt when I have requested quotes or advice.
Anne D., Nantucket, MA
Jim is awesome.
Travis E., Nantucket, MA
James is very knowledgeable, dependable, and diligent.
Rob F., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook was fabulous. Took the time to explain the shrubs and invasive vines to me. Extremely helpful, patient, and kind.
Betty K., Nantucket, MA
James is very responsive and carefully answers any of our questions.
Ted G., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook has always been extremely knowledgeable, polite, and responsive. I like working with him.
Terry S., Nantucket, MA
Bartlett is professional and does a great job. Jim Cook is knowledgeable and a terrific asset to your company. You are lucky to have him.
Peter H., Nantucket, MA
James is great!
Jean A., Nantucket, MA
You are so reliable and your work is so good. You take great care of our trees and they have prospered with your attention.
Charles F., Nantucket, MA
Very professional and knowledgeable. Jim got back to me quickly when I had questions. Loved working with him.
Lois L., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is very good, crew always pleasant, and efficient.
Judy C., Nantucket, MA
James Cook has taken care of our beloved tree for many years. Thank you James and Bartlett.
Harriet K., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is amazing. Our family would not want to work with anyone else. He is responsible, intelligent, and always responds to emails. He is the most pleasant individual to work with. He genuinely cares about our property and our trees. My father thought he was great and so do I. Thank you for having a top notch employee.
Delphine S., Nantucket, MA
James Cook and his crew have always been very cooperative and helpful.
Judy C., Nantucket, MA
From the initial email to Jim Cook, to phone calls to him, and to the office, my request was addressed with concern and respect. The workers were courteous, instilled confidence, and cleaned up thoroughly. My husband and I were appreciative of the entire process.
Martha C., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is awesome. Always so responsive and so very knowledgeable.
Misha P., Nantucket, MA
Excellent and timely service by James Cook.
David A., Nantucket, MA
The crew was very courteous and respectful. Jim was a clear communicator and knowledgeable.
Ann and Tom W., Nantucket, MA
Jim stopped by following my phone call in July and my diseased New Dawn Roses have responded to his program of spray and fertilizer. I am most grateful.
Kyle P., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook and his crew have always given excellent service. I would highly recommend them.
Judy C., Nantucket, MA
James Cook is an excellent communicator and easy to work with. I am very pleased with his attention to our property.
Stephanie W., Nantucket, MA
James Cook and his crew have always given me excellent service.
Judy C., Nantucket, MA
Always great service provided by Jim Cook.
Kate O., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is very responsive, does quality work, is very professional, and is willing to accommodate customers. I would highly recommend.
Kevin and K. D., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook does an excellent job of scoping work and overseeing the projects.
Terry Anne V., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is a thorough professional who was responsive to our needs and attentive to the unique characteristics of our property. I highly recommend Bartlett Tree Experts.
Bob and Mary M., Nantucket, MA
Love working with Jim regarding our properties where I care for the landscape. You are always quick to respond and very informative.
Sherry L., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook and his crew have always been very cooperative and pleasant.
Judy C., Nantucket, MA
Positive advice provided prior to quote. Work was well done.
Phil R., Nantucket, MA
Your staff has always been professional, knowledgeable, ane very pleasant to work with. Very grateful to have Jim Cook always there if I have any tree questions or concerns. His kindness, knowledge, and ability has always made any tree issues and decisions very easy to make. Nantucket is a very expensive place to live, please take great care of your staff here! They are doing you proud!
Ellen R., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is excellent, very reliable, pleasant, and efficient.
Judy C., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is a very responsible person who returns phone calls promptly and all work is done in a timely fashion.
Shaun R., Nantucket, MA
Jim is helping us to maintain two feature oaks which are ornamental and provide privacy. They are thriving under his care. Also, Jim has been very responsive in working with me to work with neighbors to open views. We could not be happier with Bartlett.
Alison B., Nantucket, MA
Jim is very professional and inspires confidence. Yes, I would pass on his name to others on island.
Shaun R., Nantucket, MA
Mike and James did a terrific job.
Gerard K., Nantucket, MA
Very professional!
Bob K., Siasconset, MA
Always a good experience!
Antonetta N., Nantucket, MA
James Cook is always responsive and helpful.
Claire G., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook and his staff were extraordinarily professional and efficient he completed the job quickly. Topping our cedars, gave us back our beautiful view.
Prenny C., Nantucket, MA
Excellent service!
Bob K., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook, who is extremely knowledgeable and wonderfully patient, and his assistant Mitchell went above and beyond to accommodate my every wish! I look forward to working with them again.
Barbara J., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is always very professional and helpful.
Kate R., Nantucket, MA
We really feel confident in the services provided and appreciate the knowledge and expertise in regard to these services.
Elizabeth M., Nantucket, MA
Thank you, Bartlett Tree Service! The crew that groomed my century trees today was absolutely wonderful - efficiently skillful with their saws and incredibly gifted in their concept of a well-shaped tree. Clean up? One would not have known they were here.
Barbara K., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook, the Bartlett representative on Nantucket, does an excellent job of recommending and providing effective treatments.
James P., Nantucket, MA
All of the Bartlett personal with whom I've had contact, especially Jim Cook, have been professional and capable. Several of my neighbors now use Bartlett Tree Experts because of the work done for me.
James P., Nantucket, MA
Jim Cook is a true professional and we enjoy working with him very much.
Chris G., Nantucket, MA