Autumn officially arrives this weekend. That makes it the perfect time for apple picking, pumpkin carving, and putting up the last of the preserves for winter. It is also when the leaves start to change on area trees, transforming our world into a rainbow of colours. Isn’t Mother Nature great to not only offer an… 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.
Pick a Pear This Fall
September is a great time of year. The heat of summer is (mostly) behind us. The fall harvest has begun. Tomatoes, beans, peppers, beets, cauliflower, broccoli, and plenty more veggies are overflowing in gardens and at farmer’s markets across Southwestern Ontario. The bounty doesn’t end there, as apples are beginning to ripen, raspberry bushes and… Read more »
Hemlock: A Logical Choice
Socrates was a pretty smart guy. A philosopher from Ancient Greece, he is credited with advancing theories in Western Philosophies surrounding ethics, logic and epistemology. While his student Plato helped to make his words and thoughts famous after his death, one aspect of his life is well-known. After disagreeing with the State, as his punishment,… Read more »
Back to School with CLC
Time for kids to head back to school! I know parents are itching to hand their little ones back to the teachers again. It has been a long summer. Whether your children are heading to preschool, kindergarten, or grade school, there is plenty they can learn about trees. From basic concepts, like “what is a tree?”,… Read more »
One, Two, Three; Don’t Touch Me!
We are blessed in Ontario to be surrounded by an abundance of trees, shrubs, vines and other flora. Some provide shelter and nesting places for birds, animals and a myriad of insects. Others are a great source of food for man and beast alike. They often improve air quality, can prevent soil erosion, as well as… Read more »
Back to School and Back to Nature
Back-to-School ads are all over the newspapers, tv, radios, and online. They are talking about backpacks, lunch bags, stuffed pencil cases, new outfits, and even electronics. Articles suggest how to introduce your child to kindergarten, when to bring bedtime back to a more reasonable hour, and why its important to provide healthy snacks and meals… Read more »
A Tree’s First Defense: Bark
Bark What is bark? Merriam Webster defines it as; “the tough exterior covering of a woody root or stem;specifically : the tissues outside the cambium that include an inner layer especially of secondary phloem and an outer layer of periderm” Interesting, but why are trees covered in it? Well, there are a few reasons. Bark acts likes… Read more »
A Home For…
Trees. They are glorious things. Trees provide us with oxygen, and use up some of our excess air pollution, like that nasty carbon dioxide stuff that we are so good at producing. They create shade in the summer, reducing our sweat equity, plus saving us money on air conditioning. Trees also bring us peace and… Read more »
Time to Water Your Trees
It’s that time of year again. After suffering through a heat wave last week that seemed like it would never quit, the City of London issued its first Tree Watering Alert. We might have had moisture in the air (felt like pea soup to breathe), but there wasn’t any water falling on the ground. That… Read more »
The Hawthorn: Mystic Powers or Sensible Shrub?
Do you have a vampire problem? Are the undead knocking at your door, trying desperately to get in? Never fear! There are ways to discourage this ancient beast from bothering you. Plant a Hawthorn at your door, a vampire shall visit nevermore! The Merits of Hawthorns The prickly Hawthorn tree (or shrub) has long been… Read more »