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.
At CLC Tree Services, our job is to tend to trees. We assess them, prune them, fertilize them, treat them for illness and infections, and sometimes have to cut them down. There is far more to the job than just dealing with trees though. We also get to get up close and personal with some… Read more »
An Unwelcome Traveller Travelling is an enjoyable pastime. You get to see new places, meet new people and eat new things. That is one of the reasons why gypsy moths got their name; they do all of those things. They easily attach onto objects, like tents, vehicles, firewood, lawn chairs and more, or quite happily blow… Read more »
Many leaves one tree… ~ Shel Silverstein At CLC Tree Services we pride ourselves on our capability of doing our work to the best of our ability. It requires a team of people, from Office Manager Christine Siemens, to lead hand Calvin McCallum, all the way down through the crew of men who are out on the… Read more »
The days are counting down for the first school bell to ring. Not long now! Before you know it, summer will be a sun-tinged memory replaced by teachers, books and a return to learning. CLC Tree Services knows that education is important; from kindergarten all the way up through post-secondary. Owner and college graduate Calvin… Read more »
The Cucumber Tree: An Endangered Native Species As harvests begin to hit farm stands in Ontario, we are inundated with delicious, fresh produce. There are strawberries, tomatoes, corn, peaches and plenty of cucumbers for those who like them. But did you know that cucumbers also grow on trees? Well, not the kind you turn into pickles… Read more »
It’s been a while since Curt watched Calvin scramble up a climber at the park. Nowadays it’s trees he shinnies up, but he knows that the local park played a role in his son Calvin’s development. So when Jeff Crosby contacted him last fall for assistance in a little project he was undertaking, Curt was all ears…. Read more »
Summertime in the city means time for fun in the sun and there’s nothing CLC Tree Services likes better than to catch those rays up in a tree. Lucky us, we get that opportunity all the time! Sometimes we even capture a moment or two to share with you, our fans and readers. Today is… Read more »
We know the story all too well… The emerald ash borer (EAB) was discovered in Ontario in 2002. It is native to Asia and is believed to have arrived in North America via wood packaging or pallets. After establishing a foothold in the Detroit area, it crossed over into Windsor. By 2006, it had made… Read more »
Here at CLC Tree Services people ask us questions about trees all the time. This week a question came to us from right here on our blog. I enjoy reading your blogs — most informative! At some point could you please explain how those ubiquitous green bags that are wrapped around newly planted trees (… Read more »
“What’s that in the tree? Is it a bag? A spider web?” “No! It’s tent caterpillars… “ Tent Caterpillars Oh, oh. Tis the season for insect infestations and tent caterpillars are just one of the insects which attack trees. There are upwards of 26 species of tent caterpillars, but the ones most commonly found in North… Read more »
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