Category: From the jobsite

Tree revitalization project flourishes in the wake of a damaging winter storm

On Oct. 12, 2006, Mother Nature dropped a winter storm that would change the landscape of the Town of Tonawanda, New York, for decades. The premature storm dumped 24 inches (61 cm) of snow on the town, damaged 1,600 trees in the town’s right-of-ways — in some cases, wiping out entire city streets — and left the town with a $26 million cleanup project.

Read More
Re-treeing the Town of Tonawanda

From Those Who Know: Hamilton Tree Service

Keeping it in the family is the name of the game for Hamilton Tree Service. Started 50 years ago by Dex Hamilton, his son Grant carries on the full service company in California. Hear from Hamilton about operating two complementary businesses as part of the From Those Who Know series.

Read More
Vermeer From Those Who Know: Hamilton Tree Service

He likes being his own boss but values hard work, good equipment

Pat Stumpf is the owner of Woodland Tree Service, which does tree trimming, tree removal and stump grinding in the Twin Cities metro area in Minnesota. Most of the year, Stumpf employs four or five people and operates one crew. He’s often on the jobsite himself in addition to his duties drumming up business and bidding jobs.

Read More
Vermeer From Those Who Know: Woodland Tree Service

From Those Who Know: McAllister Tree Service

Don McAllister will tell you how Vermeer brush chippers and mini skid steers are helping the crews at McAllister Tree Service make a positive impact in northeast Georgia. Watch his story as part of the Vermeer From Those Who Know series.

Read More
Vermeer From Those Who Know series

5 reasons you should cross-train your tree care crews

An employee is standing around on a jobsite. Maybe he’s waiting for material to run through a brush chipper while the other crew members are taking down another tree. Meanwhile, the stump from the first removal is ready for grinding. One potential solution for this problem is to cross-train employees.

Read More
Vermeer BC1500 wood chipper

Jobsite briefings should include severe weather safety

Severe weather can pop up quickly, especially in the hot and humid summer months. If you live in a region that is prone to lightning strikes, tornadoes, hurricanes or extreme temperatures, you should make a severe weather plan and review it during each jobsite safety meeting.

Read More
Tree care company jobsite briefing

From Those Who Know: Treemasters Tree Service

Redwood, Monterey pine, eucalyptus… the Treemasters team in California has been taking on big tree projects with confidence for nearly 30 years. Tad Jacobs shares his secret as part of the Vermeer From Those Who Know series.

Read More
From Those Who Know: Treemasters Tree Service

VIDEO: From Those Who Know: Paloma Blanca Enterprises Inc.

When clearing an archaeologically sensitive area, tree care companies want to minimize environmental impact. That’s why the crews at Paloma Blanca Enterprises Inc., in San Antonio, turn to Vermeer brush chippers. Watch the video to hear more from president Will Wood as part of the Vermeer From Those Who Know series.

Read More
Paloma Blanca Enterprises Inc.