Paul W. Johson is an arborist, and the Urban and Community Forestry Program Leader for Texas A&M Forest Service. He is a Master Arborist, Forester, and Municipal Specialist, and he is qualified in Tree Risk Assessment, Texas Oak Wilt, and Wildfire Risk Reduction. Johnson is host of the podcast "Trees are Key," and he has been a radio talk show host, newspaper columnist, Extension horticulturist, University adjunct instructor, and plant health care specialist. Johnson received his degree in forestry from Oklahoma State University.