My name is Michael Montanti and I'm the owner/ operator of Giving Tree Arbor Care. I've met many people and done various tree work over the last two decades through my first company as an operating partner and crew lead with Superior Nw Tree and Shrub Care and now as Giving Tree Arbor Care.  Here at Giving Tree we focus on the health and preservation of all viable trees on your property, neighboring trees on vacant lots/greenspaces and neighbor's trees. Since all can have a large impact on your home and property, if they are improperly pruned, damaged or fail, we can help guide you in the right direction for the best options or work towards restoration.  When surrounding trees are pruned and maintained correctly and beautifully they contribute to increasing curb appeal, energy efficiency an overall home values.  

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 We approach tree care a bit differently compared to many other companies as we are a two person operation now that I have taken on an apprentice whom also has a fantastic eye for tree care and loves the work. It allows me more flexibility and to be more accommodating with clients who have demanding schedules or concern about a large crew tromping through their manicured yard and flower beds. Most work I perform now is with my apprentice involved though in the event that more help and hands are required to perform a job safely, I have multiple peers and companies I work with who can join me in performing your jobs to the highest ISA standards of both safety and pruning techniques.

 

Though we strive to keep your trees around as long as possible we are also able to make the determination if one or many of your beloved trees should be removed for safety or long term viability sake. We are quite adimate about not removing trees for superficial reasons especially in the city setting and feel that its all our jobs to live with and manage our trees for long term environmental safety and viability!  I advocate time and again for "the right tree for the right space" and there's so many reasons people want trees removed like  "they're messy" or "they scare me " or "it blocks my view" unfortunately those reasons are very low on the list of good reasons to remove most trees in our eyes. I assure you you will be able to find many companies who will remove whatever trees you want gone. It just won't be us!

Ive been in the tree care industry for over 20 years here in the PNW and am an ISA certified Arborist (ISA # PN-6358A). I have done most everything involved with large and small tree pruning, planting, zero impact and hazard removals, hedges, storm cleanup, stump grinding and tree salvage! 

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Giving Tree Arbor Care is here to help beautify and preserve your trees and to only remove if all our other options have been exhausted. We will also be the first to advise you in removing a dead, dying or poorly placed (wrong for its spot) tree that will only become more difficult or hazardous to remove in the future.  Living with trees in an urban setting is a delicate balance and I aim to help all my customers understand the best options for what trees they have or may want!