2017

Wisconsin Urban Forestry Consultants Directory

PLEASE NOTE:

The following is a listing of companies and individuals who have let it be known to the

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that they provide urban forestry consulting

services in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources presents this list with no intended

endorsement of a particular consultant, their qualifications, or services rendered, nor is

criticism implied of consultants not listed. Additional consultants are available in Wisconsin,

but have not contacted the Department and are, therefore, not listed below.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

To see a list of Wisconsin ISA Certified Arborists for Hire, click here [exit DNR]. A directory of

Urban Wood Utilization Options for communities is available here.

WANT TO BE ON THIS LIST?

Consultants who wish to be listed should complete and electronically submit the Urban

Forestry Consultant Index (form 2400-144) [PDF] by using the Submit by Email button at the

bottom of the form.

QUESTIONS?

DNR Urban Forestry Contacts: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/UrbanForests/contact.html

or email DNRUrbanForestryGrants@wi.gov

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Adaptive Restoration LLC X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Aesir Land Management X X X X

Agape Tree Care X X X X X X X X X X X X

American Tree Experts, Inc. X X X

ArborPro, Inc. X X X X

Bluestem Forestry Consulting, Inc. X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Cassity Tree Service, Inc. X X X X X X

Community Forestry Consultants, Inc. X X X X X X X X X X X X

Davey Resource Group X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Environmental Consultants, Inc. X X X X X X

First Choice Tree Care, Inc. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Foley's Tree Service, LLC X X X

Knowles Municipal Forestry, LLC X X X X X

Living Habits X X X X X X

McKay Nursery Company X X

MSA Professional Services, Inc X X X X X X X X X X

Nature's Way X X X X X X X

Northern Family Farms X

Oakwood Forestry Consulting, LLC X X X

Paragon Design Group, LLC X

Plan-It Geo, LLC X X X X X X X

Planned Forest Solutions LLC X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Rainbow Treecare X X X X X

Ranger Services Inc X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Renewable Resource Solutions, LLC X X X X X X X X

S&S Tree and Horticultural Specialists X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Southwest Badger RC&D Council X X X X X X X

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Steven R Bassett, INC X X X X X X X X X

The Phoenix Landscape Mgmt Company X X X X X X

TreeBiz X X X X X X X X X X X

Wachtel Tree Science, Inc. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANTS

Canopy Assessments Conduct urban tree canopy assessments using aerial imagery to provide data and

analyses for planning proposals and tree planting prioritization.

Consulting Community Forester Administer community forestry programs for municipalities on a contract

basis.

Equipment Training Provide training for staff on the use of chainsaws, stump-grinders, aerial lifts,

chippers, etc.

Expert Witness Investigate litigious or casualty situations and serve as an expert witness on behalf of a

client in a courtroom setting for arboricultural and urban forestry issues.

Funding Opportunities Assist communities in developing and applying for sustainable funding

opportunities, from developing a project to completing appropriate applications for financial assistance.

Inventories Determine the tree inventory most appropriate for the entity, develop guidelines for

inventorying, perform actual inventory and be familiar with the use and/or development of inventory and

GIS software.

Ordinance / Specification Development Develop urban tree ordinances tailored to individual communities

or develop tree care specifications, protocols for work on public property, regulations, etc.

Plant Health Care Plans / Integrated Pest Management / Insect and Disease Preparedness Planning

Develop programs and plans to survey plant health and recommend/provide research and phenologically

based prevention and control strategies.

Planting Design and Selection Provide landscape design services and appropriate site specific species

selections.

Strategic / Management Plans Develop Urban Forestry strategic plans and management plans.

Training / Education Provide staff, volunteer and citizen training and education on proper arboricultural

and community forestry management topics.

Tree Protection on Development Sites Assist communities, landowners and developers to design and

implement systems / plans to protect trees from the impacts of construction. Those indicating this service

should have knowledge of development procedures, tree physiology, and tree protection techniques.

Tree Valuation Review trees for dollar value or risk tree analysis.

Urban Wood Utilization Planning Assess community wood resource (quantity and quality), identify viable

markets / opportunities for disposal / higher end uses and develop a plan for tree removal and utilization.

Website Creation / Enhancement Design, develop and / or maintain website content to connect citizens to

urban forestry information and programs provided by the entity.

Adaptive Restoration, LLC

1882 State Highway 92

Mount Horeb, WI 53572

Primary Contact:

Luke Saunders

608-438-1362

luke.saunders@adaptiverestoration.com

Secondary Contact:

Kevin Short

608-554-0411

kevin@adaptiverestoration.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, SAWW-certified chainsaw safety trainer,

Forest Stewards Guild

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Aesir Land Management

707 N. Ontario St.

De Pere, WI 54115

Primary Contact:

Jeff Heil

920-217-2951

aesir.land.mgmt@gmail.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

Degreed Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Winnebago

Agape Tree Care

N4383 Jacobson Dr.

Rio, WI 53960

Fax: 920-992-4273

Primary Contact:

Don Samuelsen

608-770-1487

consultantarborist@gmail.com

Secondary Contact:

James Samuelsen

414-418-2589

jimsam52@gmail.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, Board Certified Master Arborist, TRAQ

qualified, Pesticide Cert.

Counties Serviced:

Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford,

Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond Du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green

Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln,

Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie,

Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Richland, Rock, Rusk, St. Croix, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan,

Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Washburn, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood

American Tree Experts, Inc.

2100 S Springdale Rd

New Berlin, WI 53146

Fax: 262-542-0316

Primary Contact:

Jesse Ziemienski

262-542-0404

info@atetreecare.com

Secondary Contact:

Dean Ziemienski

262-542-0404

info@atetreecare.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, TCIA Accredidation, Board Certified Master Arborist

Counties Serviced:

Milwaukee, Racine, Vernon, Waukesha

ArborPro, Inc.

22605 E La Palma Ave, Suite 509

Yorba Linda, CA 92887

Fax: 714-694-1981

Primary Contact:

Keith Hennig

877-844-3282

khennig@arborprousa.com

Secondary Contact:

Richard Hennig

877-844-3282

rhennig@arborprousa.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, TCIA Member

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Bluestem Forestry Consulting, Inc.

49910 South Loop Road

Drummond, WI 54832

Primary Contact:

Kelli Tuttle

715-739-6831

bluestemforest@cheqnet.net

Secondary Contact:

Andy Tuttle

715-739-6831

bluestemforest@cheqnet.net

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Cassity Tree Service, Inc.

9160 Charles St.

Sturtevant, WI 53177

Primary Contact:

Brian Cassity

262-886-5224

casitree@hotmail.com

Secondary Contact:

Kevin Nolan

262-770-8165

casitree@hotmail.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, TCIA Accredidation, Degreed Horticulturalist, Degreed Wildlife

Management

Counties Serviced:

Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth, Waukesha

Community Forestry Consultants, Inc.

2020 E. 36th Avenue

Spokane, WA 99203

Fax: 509-534-2019

Primary Contact:

Jim Flott

509-954-6454

cfconsults@comcast.net

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, ISA certified municipal specialist, ISA qualified

TRAQ instructor

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Davey Resource Group

1500 North Mantua

Kent, OH 44240

Fax: 330-673-0860

Primary Contact:

Lee Mueller

248-221-0439

Lee.Mueller@Davey.com

Secondary Contact:

Josh Behounek

573-673-7530

Josh.Behounek@Davey.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, TCIA Accredidation, SAF Certified Forester,

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Environmental Consultants, Inc.

520 Business Park Circle

Stoughton, WI 53589

Fax: 608-877-1172

Primary Contact:

JM Sparkman

608-877-1170

jmspark@eci-consulting.com

Secondary Contact:

Joshua Stedman

608-877-1170

jstedman@eci-consulting.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

First Choice Tree Care, Inc.

P.O. Box 175

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Fax: 715-952-9774

Primary Contact:

Ken Ottman

414-254-5604

ken@firstchoicetreecare.com

Secondary Contact:

Mark Pinkalla

715-340-5603

mark@firstchoicetreecare.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, DATCP Commercial Pesticide License, DATCP

Nursery License

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Foley's Tree Service, LLC

N11541 Roberts Rd.

Tomahawk, WI 54487

Fax: 715-453-8109

Primary Contact:

Ted Foley

715-453-2407

foleystreeservice@gmail.com

Secondary Contact:

Tammy Haenel

715-453-2407

foleystreeservice@gmail.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, TCIA Accredidation

Counties Serviced:

Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Clark, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette,

Marquette, Oneida, Pierce, Price, Shawano, Vilas, Washburn

Knowles Municipal Forestry, LLC

1293 Gale Dr

Kent, OH 44240

Primary Contact:

Jason Knowles

330-554-3387

jason@knowlesforestry.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, Municipal Specialist, TRAQ Qualified

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Living Habitats

6575 North Avondale Avenue

Chicago, IL 60631

Fax: 773-467-8575

Primary Contact:

Heidi Natura

773-467-1634

heidinatura@livinghabitats.com

Secondary Contact:

Judy Pollock

773-467-1624

judypollock@livinghabitats.com

Certifications:

Landscape Architect on staff, Ecologists, Avian Specialists

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

McKay Nursery Company

750 S. Monroe St.

Waterloo, WI 53594

Fax: 920-478-3615

Primary Contact:

Casey Rufener

800-236-4242

crufener@mckaynursery.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

Landscape Architect on staff, Degreed Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

MSA Professional Services, Inc.

1230 South Blvd

Baraboo, WI

Primary Contact:

Andrew Bremer

608-242-7779

abremer@msa-ps.com

Secondary Contact:

Sarah McDonald

608-242-7779

smcdonald@msa-ps.com

Certifications:

Landscape Architect on staff, Degreed Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Nature's Way

1251 S. 22nd Drive

La Crosse, WI 54601

Primary Contact:

Robert Fisher

608-788-5828

rfisher1251@gmail.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, Vernon

Northern Family Farms

W10757 Jeffrey Road

Merrillan, WI 54754

Fax: 715-333-8801

Primary Contact:

Shortie Veen

715-896-4646

ShortieV58@gmail.com

Secondary Contact:

Randy Evans

800-826-7094

revans@northernfamilyfarms.com

Certifications:

Wholesale nursery

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Oakwood Forestry Consulting, LLC

P.O. Box 37

Sauk City, WI 53583

Primary Contact:

James Carlson

608-643-4140

jim@oakwoodforestry.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

Degreed Forester on staff, Cooperating Forester Program

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Paragon Design Group, LLC

2776 North Sholes Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53210

Fax: 414-449-1555

Primary Contact:

Brian Boeding

414-449-1555

brianb@paragondg.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

Landscape Architect on staff

Counties Serviced:

Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha

Plan-It Geo, LLC

5690 Webster Street

Arvada, CO 80002

Primary Contact:

Ian Hanou

303-503-4846

ianhanou@planitgeo.com

Secondary Contact:

TJ Wood

720-988-2051

tjwood@planitgeo.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, TRAQ qualified

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Planned Forest Solutions, LLC

4315 N. Kenmore Ave. #3S

Chicago, IL 60613

Primary Contact:

Andrew Lueck

773-243-7442

andrew@plannedforest.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, Registered Consulting Arborist, Board

Certified Master Arborist

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Rainbow Treecare

Minnetonka, MN 55343

Fax: 952-252-4720

Primary Contact:

Jeff Hafner

952-252-0596

jhafner@rainbowtreecare.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, TCIA Accredidation

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Ranger Services, Inc.

PO Box 2221

Appleton, WI 54912

Fax: 920-731-8606

Primary Contact:

Dan Traas

920-731-3511

office@rangerservicesinc.com

Secondary Contact:

Joe Van Rooy

920-731-3511

office@rangerservicesinc.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Renewable Resource Solutions, LLC

1353 W US 2 Hwy, Suite 2

Crystal Falls, MI 49920

Fax: 906-875-3724

Primary Contact:

Donald Peterson

906-875-3720

don@renewableresourcesolutions.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

Degreed Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

S&S Tree and Horticultural Specialists

405 Hardman Ave. S

South St. Paul, MN 55075

Fax: 651-451-8907

Primary Contact:

Gail Nozal

651-442-7153

gnozal@sstree.com

Secondary Contact:

Mark Rehder

651-307-1120

mrehder@sstree.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, TCIA Accredidation, MNLA Certified

Landscape Professional on staff

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Southwest Badger Resource Conservation and Development Council

1370 N. Water St., Ste 3

Platteville, WI 53818

Primary Contact:

Wendy Warren

608-348-7110

wendy.warren@swbadger.org

Secondary Contact:

Brandon Bleuer

309-738-2607

brandon.bleuer@swbadger.org

Certifications:

Degreed Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, La Crosse, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk, Vernon

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc.

856 North 4th Street

Tomahawk, WI 54487

Fax: 715-453-8325

Primary Contact:

Lee Steigerwaldt

715-453-3274

lee.steigerwaldt@steigerwaldt.com

Secondary Contact:

Benjamin Williams

715-453-3274

ben.williams@steigerwaldt.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Steven R Bassett, Inc.

2733 Gust Rd

Verona, WI 53593

Fax: 608-848-3388

Primary Contact:

Steven Bassett

608-848-6152

bassett@srbassett.com

Secondary Contact:

Ben Schafman

608-848-6152

ben@srbassett.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Landscape Architect on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, Plant

Pathologist, Degreed Urban Forester on staff

Counties Serviced:

Columbia, Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Rock, Sauk, Walworth

The Phoenix Landscape Management Company

1111 N Durkee St

Appleton, WI 54911

Primary Contact:

David Venzke

920-277-0523

david@phoenixtreeandshrub.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, Tree risk assessment qualified, Certified

Pesticide applicator

Counties Serviced:

Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond Du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano,

Winnebago, Wood

TreeBiz

2275 Highland Pkwy

Saint Paul, MN 55116

Primary Contact:

Stephen Nicholson

651-336-8095

steve@tree-biz.com

Secondary Contact:

N/A

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, TRAQ

Counties Serviced:

Statewide

Wachtel Tree Science, Inc.

P.O. Box 716

Merton, WI 53056

Fax: 262-538-1412

Primary Contact:

Nathan Schuettpelz

262-538-1900

nates@wachteltree.com

Secondary Contact:

John Gall

262-538-1900

jgall@wachteltree.com

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Degreed Forester on staff, TCIA Accredidation, TRAQ qualified

Counties Serviced:

Statewide