Gabriel Dour

Arborist

Gabe is an arborist who provides expert tree, shrub, and lawn care services to homeowners throughout the Portland Metro area and surrounding communities. Bringing over 20 years of production climbing experience and a background in forestry, botany, and environmental research, Gabe combines science and artistry in his work. He is dedicated to helping clients achieve their landscape vision with personalized care and expertise.

Education:

BA University of Oregon, emphasis in biology; PB physics and renewable energy LCC/UO

Industry Involvement & Awards:

Twenty years of production climbing including a 2-year arborist apprenticeship
10 years as a business owner/operator of a tree care company between Portland and Eugene, OR
Eight years with the USFS in botany and wildland fire including biotracing and tree canopy research (USFS, OSU, Fish and Wildlife)
Cone collection (BLM)
Outplanting data collection
PNW forestry journalism

Why did you become an arborist?

"I enjoy being outdoors, the challenge of a difficult climb, and the unique canopy viewpoint and perspective from the top of a tree that is earned. I am attracted to the intersection of science and art and the forest and mountains are where I feel most at home."

Customer Service Philosophy:

"How can I help you accomplish your vision for your landscape?"

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179 reviews

National Average

(4 weeks ago)

We had two large trees removed from our yard this week, as well as one smaller birch and 3 others trimmed, and had a great experience with Neil and Beto. Neil was really great about educating me about my trees and what would be the best for them and even helped me save a cherry tree I was determined to remove (which would have involved my HOA, permits and replanting). Neil answered all my...

Emily Higbie

(a week ago)

Wow!!!!! We have lived in our house 27 years and used many tree companies. This was probably our best experience!!!!! From the free quote walk through (and quick turn around quote) to Jose and his team doing exactly what we wanted (and used their expertise to do it better than we even imagined), it was a great experience. They were kind, friendly, quick, and cleaned up perfectly. I highly...

Lynne

(in the last week)

They have been doing a great job treating our fir trees for the last several years. To be ready for the next wind/ice storm they just cabled the trees together. Angel's crew was great. They did great work and answered all of my questions. Will continue to use SavATree.

Adam Burns

(4 months ago)

Trevor and Lauren did a fantastic job removing a large dead stem out of my oak tree which I had been worried about for months. I have a very old shed right under the tree, and they took care to ensure it was protected and did not get damaged in the process. They were kind and professional, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for tree work.

TOM MEADOWS

(8 months ago)

My insurance company set a hard deadline to deal with overhanging branches from several large trees. Phil visited and provided an estimate the day after I first called. The decision to "go for it" was easy, but scheduling was problematic due to the deadline. A lucky (for me) cancellation and some creative crew-juggling got a great crew on site just 3 weeks from "day one". The pruning &...

Kathy and Gary Allen