Tag: arborist

Popularity of Fir Trees

One of CLC Tree Services most popular blog posts from last year—in fact our most popular post ever—is 5 Facts About Fir Trees. It has had over 7000 views, 4000 of which occurred last year alone. This popular post averaged 11 views a day in 2015 and when you search ‘fir trees’ on google, it comes… Read more »

Back to School: Arboriculture

The days are counting down for the first school bell to ring. Not long now! Before you know it, summer will be a sun-tinged memory replaced by teachers, books and a return to learning. CLC Tree Services knows that education is important; from kindergarten all the way up through post-secondary. Owner and college graduate Calvin… Read more »

A Day with CLC: Summer Tree Work

Summertime in the city means time for fun in the sun and there’s nothing CLC Tree Services likes better than to catch those rays up in a tree. Lucky us, we get that opportunity all the time! Sometimes we even capture a moment or two to share with you, our fans and readers. Today is… Read more »

Your Testimonials

Here at CLC Tree Services, we like to think we do a good job of making our customers happy when we provide tree services. We promptly respond to phone and email inquiries, and organize estimates as quickly as we can. Once a customer decides to move forward with their tree services, we then schedule the work… Read more »

A Look at Safety Gear for Arborists

In days long ago, arborists headed off to work in no more than their hat and suspenders, but in today’s world a few more items are necessary. Tree care can be a challenging line of work and safety equipment is key in keeping arborists safe on the job. There aren’t many folks who sport suspenders anymore,… Read more »

Aerial Rescue Training

“Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail” – Reminder from Mark Cooke at London Arborist Day, 2015 As vehicles pulled into the Talbotville Optimist Park on May 6th, 2015, they were greeted by the sight of two new stumpers, a skidder, a chipper and a shiny new 70′ aerial spider lift. Tables were covered in ropes, helmets,… Read more »

Show Me the Money

Why is the cost of tree services so high? Its not based on the number of leaves counted. Take a look at the costs of running a business.

A CLC History Lesson

Have you ever wondered about the history of CLC Tree Services? If you have read the About CLC Tree Services page, you already know that it is a family owned and operated tree services company. CLC has been in operation for over 25 years and is still going strong. While stump grinding was the first service that founder Curt McCallum… Read more »

Tree Climbing Event of the Season!

You’ve always liked climbing trees, have you? Figure that working as an arborist is an easy job that anybody could do? Well, now’s your chance to see if you really can cut the mustard and swing into that career change you have been hungering for. Grab your gear and leave your fear of heights at the door…. Read more »