Tag: Wood

Wood Stain – A Colourful Story

Sometimes you come across unusual things in the trade. That was the case this past week during a tree removal job. CLC Tree Services was asked to remove a tulip tree, a 60′ tall liriodendron, which had heavy sapsucker damage. It could not be saved, but was in a difficult spot, so a crane was brought… Read more »

Shop Local: Buy Ontario Wood Products

Ontario covers approximately 266 million acres (107,636,418 hectares); 66% of which is forested. An estimated 85 billion trees spread between the four broad forest regions in Ontario—Hudson Bay Lowlands, Boreal, Great Lakes-St Lawrence, deciduous. Of that space, 114,110 hectares are harvested areas. While the forestry industry accounts for approximately 150,000 jobs and a revenue from sales… Read more »

PLAY: Naturally…

It’s been a while since Curt watched Calvin scramble up a climber at the park. Nowadays it’s trees he shinnies up, but he knows that the local park played a role in his son Calvin’s development. So when Jeff Crosby contacted him last fall for assistance in a little project he was undertaking, Curt was all ears…. Read more »

Tree Services: What’s Left Behind

When you are in need of tree work your main concern might be the tree, but there are other aspects of the job to consider. Whether you require tree trimming or a complete tree removal service, waste byproduct is created in the job. This may consist of; leaves branches wood mulch stumps Do you know what is done with… Read more »

Burn, Baby Burn

Summertime; it puts me in mind of hot days, cool drinks, swimming at the beach, hiking in the forest, and camping trips. Plenty of camping trips. Now I don’t know about you, but a camping trip isn’t the same without a campfire to enjoy. You can cook over it, warm up around it, get lost in… Read more »

Father’s Day Meals (With Wood!)

Father’s Day is this weekend. It is a day when guys traditionally get ties, golf balls, or painted stones that say “You Rock!“. Don’t get me wrong! Any gifts are great, but how about something different this year? CLC Tree Services thought perhaps a home-cooked meal might be the way to Dad’s heart this year…. Read more »

Basswood: A Carver’s Delight and More

Whittling, woodworking, carving; all hobbies that a tree guy can appreciate. Some people pick up driftwood and see birds, planes or other animals. Other people pick up fallen limbs while on a forest walk and envision garden ornaments, trellis supports or picture frames. There are those that go in search of specific wood to create… Read more »