To work in an environment home only to “birds and climbing creatures” and gain a new perspective on his world: that’s a big part of why Ian Flatters – a man who says he couldn’t imagine having an “office job” – chose tree care as his profession. Flatters’ hometown of Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom, sits […]
McAllister Tree Service in Cornelia, Georgia, boasts 23 years of experience in tree removal and maintenance — tackling even the most difficult jobs. But, just like any thriving company, McAllister Tree has humble beginnings. “My venture into the tree care industry started as a side job working with a buddy, and we did that from […]
Three generations ago, a family tradition was born on the back of a hurricane that hit the Rochester, New York area. Despite the devastation left in the wake of the storm and the Great Depression, Thomas Terry Sr. founded a successful tree care company in 1936. The company began cleaning up storm debris and evolved […]
A lot has changed in tree care services over the past 50 years. Just ask Leonard Bullinger. “Back then, we didn’t remove stumps. You just left the stumps to rot out on their own,” he recalls. “We didn’t purchase a stump cutter until 1978 — a Vermeer SC630.” Bullinger grew up in the industry; his […]
Earlier this year, we laid out seven ways a compact utility loader (CUL) can help boost jobsite productivity. It’s no secret more and more tree care company owners are investing in CULs — or mini skid steers — for their businesses. Tree service contractors are enlisting this reliable machine for a variety of reasons including […]
There’s something about growing up on a farm that makes it impossible to sit still for too long. Chuck Brintnall became accustomed to long, laborious days as a farmhand, so hard work is his default setting. After working for 11 years as a road contractor, Brintnall found himself in search of a new challenge — […]
Arborists across the United States have watched in despair as the emerald ash borer (EAB) appeared in Michigan and slowly worked its way south and west, leaving a trail of damaged and dead ash trees in its path. According to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), EAB poses a threat to North American trees unlike […]
The job’s not done until Erik Zupko is satisfied. His three-man team works hard — and smart — to make sure each customer is happy. Using the family of Vermeer tree care equipment has helped make his crew more efficient. Zupko shares his story as part of the Vermeer From Those Who Know series.
The old adage “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life,” couldn’t be truer for Scott Griffiths of Stanton, California. His company, Great Scott Tree Service, has been in business more than 40 years. “I love nature and trees. I get paid to walk around a park or look at […]
Premier Tree Service, Inc. is frequently tasked with large takedowns. Dennis Herold’s crew needs equipment that can keep up with the high volume of wood debris. He says with a reliable crew and reliable equipment, the tree care business is a good living. Watch Herold’s story as part of the Vermer From Those Who Know […]