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.
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.
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 »
Wondering what tree to plant in London, Ontario? How about choosing a native species? There are plenty to choose from… Native Trees for Southwestern Ontario* Alternate-Leaf Dogwood American Beech American Chestnut American Elm Balsam Poplar Basswood Bitternut Hickory Black Ash Black Cherry Black Oak Black Walnut Black Willow Blue-Beech Bur Oak Butternut Chokecherry Eastern Hemlock… Read more »
Last week the crew from CLC Tree Services got to take part in a very special day. The men fired up a few CLC trucks and headed to East Park. While East Park boasts an 18-hole golf course, which just so happens to have won a Best of London award this year, CLC wasn’t there to hit… Read more »
There are less than two weeks of school left in Ontario. Children are straining to be done and who can blame them? Do you remember the sweet sound of the last bell that rang to announce summer holidays? Both teachers and students alike celebrate that sound. Of course parents are another matter. Unless you yourself… Read more »
The word ‘Art’ usually elicits images of the Mona Lisa, portraits by Van Gogh, sculptures by Picasso, and maybe even glass work by the likes of Dale Chihuly. Some might swoon over lithographs, others get excited by hand-crafted quilts. All beautiful. Art truly is in the eyes of the beholder. Even CLC Tree Services appreciates art… Read more »
Have you ever wondered about the history of CLC Tree Services? If you have read the About CLC Tree Services page, you already know that it is a family owned and operated tree services company. CLC has been in operation for over 25 years and is still going strong. While stump grinding was the first service that founder Curt McCallum… Read more »
Are you looking for a native species to plant with character galore? Look no further than the stately sycamore tree. Don’t mistake Platanus occidentalis with other sycamore trees grown around the world though. While the powerful Egyptian goddesses Nut, Hathor, and Isis were called the “Ladies of the Sycamore”, and the “sycamores of turquoise” were said… Read more »
We are long into spring, but area trees seem to have just gotten the message. That message is rebounding all across the city though. I’ve seen white, pink and yellow magnolias in all their glory. Pretty redbuds line streets with their purple bedecked limbs. Fancy flowering crab apples are bursting with white, red, and pink… Read more »
tightly curled into a bud lingering, waiting, until it should could need raindrops should need sun would need warmth to help open a little bud an unformed leaf next year’s growth inside the sheath when will it open its hard to say this month or next? Why, its unfurled today! Welcome little leaf we’ve waited so… Read more »
Gray skies dropped thick sheets of rain down on the four tree service crews that participated in this year’s Ontario Commercial Arborists Association (OCAA) Day of Service on May 7th, 2014. A wet start to the day wasn’t enough to dispel the spirits of the men from Arbortech, Norm’s, Chatham or CLC Tree Services though. The third… Read more »
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