High Country Tree Services

Going to great heights for your safety!

Trees are individuals. They are special, unique. It has its own needs that are completely different from other plants and shrubs.

They do more than add a majestic touch to yards and lawns; they absorb pollutants, give shade, block strong winds and noise, cool the air. Trees play a crucial role in the quality of life we live.

And like other living things, trees have needs that must be met so they can thrive.

Services Offered

High Country Tree Services have highly qualified arborists who are trained to help cultivate, manage and care for individual trees. Take a look at some of the services offered by HCTS:

• Assessment
• Tree Reports
• Pruning
• Airborne Trimming
• Tree Surgery
• Tree Removal
• Stump Removal
• Mistletoe and Vegetation Removal
• Powerline Clearance
• Cable Bracing
• Land Clearing
• 24-Hour Emergency Response

These are carried out by the best tree-climbing arborists and staff in all of North East Victoria equipped with the latest technology and state of the art equipment such as:

• Truck & 12” Chipper
• Truck & 8” Chipper
• Truck & 6” Chipper
• Bobcat
• Stump grinder
• EWP
• Wood splitter
• Support vehicles (with road signage or spray unit)

With HCTS, you can be sure the job is completed according to Australian Standard AS4373: Pruning of Amenity Trees (2007).

Clientele

With HCTS, no tree work is too big or too small as they provide services to ski lodges, schools, wineries, holiday home and owners, farms, parks, suburban gardens and private homeowners.

Permit Application

Sometimes, a permit is required before trees can be removed or pruned. It depends on the type, size and location of the tree. This is especially true if it is located close to waterways, roads or if it’s in the alpine area.

Don’t worry. HCTS will refer you to the right department to obtain the necessary permits.

Quickly, Safely And Economically

Tree work may seem simple, but it is a highly technical job that requires a high level of technical knowledge and competence.

It is impossible to do the job safely without training, physical fitness, experience and proper equipment. HCTS provides help so what used to be inaccessible can become accessible.
With HCTS, you can be sure the job is completed safely, economically and quickly with zero to minimal damage to property.

Managing Environmental Impact

Aside from assessing hazardous trees, cleaning up after storms and bushfires and maintaining the structure and aesthetic values of trees, HCTS also focuses on minimizing and properly eliminating the resulting environmental impact of their work.

Employees are given environmental management training including environmental management strategies, reducing carbon emission, recycling, fire prevention, minimal chemical utilization (and proper disposal) and zero wastage.

All the tree debris is recycled into garden mulch. Some are donated to local communities while some are sold to the public. Five percent of the profit is donated to Mansfield Relay for Life team, The High Country Friends and Family Tree to help fund cancer research.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

To easily maintain your tree, HCTS offers free quotation with no hassles or strings attached. All you have to do is call 03 5775 1935.

Let this guide you into what will happen when you call:

After calling, somebody will go to the property within seven days for ocular inspection.

You will be provided a written quote that answers:

• risks involved
• the best outcome for the tree, people and property
• the permits (and who will be responsible for obtaining them), staff and equipment required
• clear and full details of the scope of work
• Public Liability Insurance of $20M
• Reference to AS4373: Pruning of Amenity Trees (2007)
• if GST is included

You will also be asked if you want to keep the debris or not.

Once given the go-signal, you will be given a one-day notice before the job is carried out.

HCTS personnel will arrive on the site and politely introduce themselves.

HCTS personnel will carry out the agreed work.

HCTS personnel will make sure that the site is in excellent condition before they leave.

HCTS personnel will confirm with you if you are satisfied with the work before they leave.

Healthy, attractive trees add value not just to your property but to our quality of life. Call 03 5775 1935 or email: [email protected] for easy help in cultivating, caring and managing your trees!