It was Wednesday afternoon. The skies darkened the closer I got to the fair grounds. Small drops of rain quietly pattered on the windshield, barely enough to warrant the use of the wipers, but visible nonetheless. I had forgotten my directions. I tried to vaguely recall which parking lot I was supposed to aim for;… Read more »
CLC Tree Services
About Curtis McCallum
Curtis McCallum is not just the founder of CLC Tree Services; he is a visionary who has nurtured and expanded the company from its roots as a stump removal service to its current status as a leading tree service provider. Curtis’s journey began in 1988, driven by a passion for arboriculture and a commitment to providing top-notch service to the London community. Over the years, he has continuously broadened his expertise, including completing the Ontario Pesticide Training and Certification at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus.
As a respected member of the business community, Curtis serves on the committee of the Better Business Bureau and is a board member of the London Executive Association. His leadership has not only propelled CLC Tree Services to its success but has also fostered a culture of professionalism and continuous learning within the company. Curtis, along with his wife Anna Marie, has passed on his passion for trees and business acumen to his sons, Luke and Calvin, ensuring that the legacy of CLC Tree Services will continue to grow and thrive in the hands of the next generation.
Together, the story of CLC Tree Services and Curtis McCallum is one of growth, dedication, and a deep-seated love for the natural world. It is a testament to what can be achieved with hard work, a commitment to quality, and an unwavering dedication to the principles of sustainable and responsible tree care.
About CLC Tree Services
Since its inception in 1988, CLC Tree Services has stood as a paragon of excellence and dedication in the field of arboriculture within London, Ontario, and its surrounding areas. Founded on the principles of unparalleled customer service and environmental stewardship, CLC Tree Services has grown from a humble stump removal service into a comprehensive tree care provider. Our commitment to leaving work sites in better condition than we found them exemplifies our respect for both our clients’ properties and the urban forest at large.
Armed with the desire, knowledge, expertise, and equipment necessary to address all aspects of tree services, CLC caters to both residential and commercial property owners. Our services range from routine maintenance to solving complex tree-related challenges. We take pride in our proactive approach to tree management, ensuring the longevity and vitality of the urban forest for generations to come. As part of our commitment to the community and the environment, we work closely with various groups to enhance urban tree care, always with a keen eye on eco-friendly practices.
RePlanting The Forest City
If not for the fork in the Thames River where downtown London, Ontario sits, this city of over 360,000 people might not exist. For it was the view of the Fork of the Thames that Lieutenant Governor John Simcoe Graves fell in love with in 1793 when he was scouting for a new site for… Read more »
Are You Nuts?!
This time of year farmers get all the glory. Images of plump tomatoes, juicy peaches, and crisp cucumbers ready for pickling fill the media. Once those crops are done, pumpkins take over the spotlight, surrounded by a rainbow of brightly coloured leaves that shine before winter takes the stage. People scramble to freeze, can or dry enough produce… Read more »
Harvest Time: Recipes from the Trees
Apples, peaches, pears and plums, that is what in August comes. Apricots, Nectarines, and soon hazelnuts all grace area farmers markets All good things that come from a tree harvested most carefully from willing farmer’s hands to yours a bounty crop you shouldn’t ignore The end of summer is a great time of year. Still… Read more »
From the Mouths of Babes…
Do you like trees? Of course you do! You might know the technical benefits of trees, but there is so much more to them than the dry, educational facts we read. We have all been exposed to trees since we were little. Our personal connections with them become a part of who we are. The sight of… Read more »
Blown to Bits at The Bend
Southwestern Ontario is beautiful by most anyone’s standards. It holds some of Canada’s most densely populated cities, like Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Windsor and London. It also lays claim to scenic unspoiled forests, rich farmlands, and loads of freshwater lakes and rivers. Tourist attractions dot the map, like Niagara Falls, Stratford, as well as plenty of beach towns like… Read more »
Reaches of the Emerald Ash Borer
Reaches of the Emerald Ash Borer in Canada It would appear that few areas are exempt from the emerald ash borer anymore. The above map is the most recent consolidated area where ash trees are being regulated. You cannot move wood, leaves, mulch, sawdust or ash material of any kind within this regulated area to… Read more »
Christmas Awards in July
There are 5 months til Christmas! Ho, Ho, Ho! You might be sweating now, but before you know it, it will be time to start digging for Christmas lights and wreaths. And we all know how much fun that is; untangling lights, fighting with slippery ladders, manoeuvring icy rooftops. Ugh… Why not enjoy the Christmas… Read more »
Just Peachy!
CLC Tree Services is located in London, Ontario, deep in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. We are surrounded by the Great Lakes, which makes for hot and humid summers, and cold and snowy winters. While you might hear locals moan about the widely contrasting seasons, they do make for perfect growing conditions for the far-reaching farmland which… 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 »
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