These trees were tucked into a very tight space between two buildings with limited access, a steep bank and propane tanks below. We set up our crane on the street and were able to reach over the house, rig sections of the tree and lift them out to the road where the crew could process […]
Removing Sugar Maples Around Joslin Memorial Library
The Town of Waitsfield hired us to remove several declining sugar maple trees around the Joslin Memorial Library. These were large mature trees in a busy public space so the job required careful planning to protect pedestrians, the library grounds, memorial, sidewalk and surrounding property. Our crew used a combination of bucket truck and crane […]
Handling Difficult Tree Work Safely and Efficiently
A tight-access removal from last week here in the Mad River Valley. These trees were growing on a bank beside a 13 kV utility line, with a propane tank below them on one side and a septic tank and leach field on the other. With very little room to work, careful planning and control were […]
The Knoll Farm Cottonwood
More Than 20 Years of Care for a Vermont Landmark For more than two decades, Whitney Tree Service had the privilege of caring for the historic cottonwood at Knoll Farm in Fayston, Vermont. The cottonwood was a prominent feature of the Knoll Farm landscape and a familiar landmark to generations of visitors. Planted around 1910, […]
East Montpelier Municipal Tree Removal
379 Trees Removed Along Four Town Roads in Spring of 2025 In the spring of 2025, Whitney Tree Service was selected by the Town of East Montpelier, Vermont, to complete a large-scale roadside tree removal project as part of the town’s proactive emerald ash borer (EAB) management program. The project involved the removal of 379 […]
Recapture a View
We worked with a client to recapture a view that had become overgrown and vistas blocked. Adam and his team are fantastic! We wanted to recapture our view which was quite overgrown. Adam is communicative, honest and did his very best to get us the results we wanted. We could not be more pleased. KB
Large Hazard Ash Removal
In October 2024, Whitney Tree Service was called to evaluate a large ash tree growing on a steep bank beside Route 12 in Montpelier, Vermont. The tree had been noticed by the City Arborist, who observed fungal fruiting bodies on the trunk and was concerned about its condition and proximity to a covered pedestrian walkway […]
Couple crane removals
Climbing Gear Inspection & Aerial Rescue
Company Training Day On September 1, 2023, Whitney Tree Service dedicated a full day to advanced crew training at our shop. We brought in respected industry professionals Bear and Melissa LeVangie, owners of Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop, to work directly with our team on two critical areas of arboricultural safety: climbing gear inspection and aerial […]
Courtyard Tree Removal — Mayo Healthcare
Whitney Tree Service was hired by Mayo Healthcare in Northfield, Vermont to remove several overgrown river birch trees from an enclosed courtyard. The biggest challenge was access. There was no practical way to move conventional tree removal equipment in or out of the courtyard, so the job required a different approach. We brought in a […]
Crane Operator Certification Training — New Jersey Crane Experts
April 25–26, 2022 Whitney Tree Service owner Adam Whitney attended a two-day articulating boom crane operator certification course hosted by New Jersey Crane Experts. The course focused on knuckle boom and articulating boom cranes used in tree care. These cranes operate differently from traditional stick cranes, so the training covered their unique setup, load dynamics, […]
Decorating the Memory Tree, Waitsfield
Main Street Oaks in Waitsfield
Worked on the big oaks along Main St in Waitsfield today. Although they might look fine their roots were badly damaged during sidewalk construction.
Large Pine Removal
Here are some photos from a large pine removal that we did today. The stump is ground and everything is all cleaned up perfectly.
Company Fly Fishing Trip — Northwestern Maine
September 23–26, 2021 Whitney Tree Service took a break from tree work for a private crew trip to northwestern Maine. We hired a Registered Maine Guide, met him at the boat launch, and traveled by boat to an island where our camp had already been set up for us. Over the next three days, our […]
View Enhancement
Some before and after photos of a view enhancement that we just completed.
Adam, making cuts from our bucket truck while operating the remote controlled crane. A two person operation!
Large White Pine Crane Removal
Whitney Tree Service was hired to remove two massive white pine trees from a backyard location in Warren Village. The site presented several challenges, including limited access, nearby homes, overhead utility lines, and the distance between the trees and the crane setup location. After evaluating the site, we determined that a 90-ton crane would be […]
Continuing Education with The Tree Care Industry’s Tree Care Academy
Caleb has now completed the first four parts of the Tree Care Industry’s Tree Care Academy. * Tree Care Apprentice *Chain Saw Specialest *Chipper Operator Specialist *Ground Operations Specialist
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
It’s been 5 years since I obtained the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification and this March, I retook the course to maintain my credential. Now I’m qualified through 2024! TRAQ is an ISA qualification program that trains arborists how to use the methodologies outlined in the ISA Best Management Practices for Tree Risk Assessment. This […]
