Territory and Services:
Ben operates out of the Fort Collins, Colorado branch and providing comprehensive tree, shrub and lawn care services to Southeast, Central and North Fort Collins, Wellington and LaPorte, CO. SavATree offers clients premier tree and lawn services including tree pruning tree removal, tree and lawn disease management, tree planting, tree watering, lawn seeding and aeration, weed control, tree and lawn fertilization, pest and insect management and organic lawn care and other organic care options. Get in touch with Ben today if your property is in need of any care!
Qualifications:
Ben has been an ISA Certified Arborist since 2001, working, learning, and teaching about trees and landscape plants throughout his career, at both public institutions and private companies for the last 20 years.
Education:
Ben earned his Bachelors of Science in Natural Resource Management/Forestry from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Industry Involvement/Awards/Certifications:
“I’ve been highly involved with the International Society of Arboriculture, both as an evaluator for the Certified Tree Worker exam as well as a technician and judge for various tree climbing competitions around the country. I’ve received awards from the local ISA chapter for an outstanding Arbor Day program and a safety award from the Tree Care Industry Association.”
Personal:
Ben grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where trees were in important, but in short supply. His heart was always in the outdoors. Ben loves trees, forests, and mountains. With his wife and daughter, he often explores nature by hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, rock climbing, and camping.
Why Did You Become an Arborist?
“I believe humans have a responsibility to take care of the bounty of nature we have been given. Arboriculture has been my choice career because it’s an exciting science that looks at individual trees and how to maintain and manage each one. It’s wonderful to able to nurture trees in an urban landscape where they are such precious and important resource that can do so much for a homeowner AND the community.”
Customer Service Philosophy:
“I want to inform the homeowner of the BEST possible programs and services, using sound science and the latest standards, that can keep their trees safe and healthy for the longest period of time. ”