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West Coast Arborists

WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. (WCA) is a family-owned and operated union company employing over 1,200 full-time employees providing tree maintenance and management services. West Coast Arborists, Inc., is proudly serving over 350 municipalities and public agencies. WCA provides superior and safe tree care operations seven days a week, 24 hours a day throughout California, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico and Nevada.

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West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) has been the gold standard in tree care for over 50 years. WCA specializes in municipal tree work and customers are made up of municipalities, counties, school districts and colleges. WCA leverages its experience and knowledgeable staff, made up of over 115 ISA Certified Arborists, to provide superior tree care. Services offered include:

  • Grid Pruning
  • Line Clearance Pruning
  • Tree and Stump Removal
  • Tree Planting
  • Young Tree Maintenance/Watering
  • Emergency Response
  • Arborist Reports
  • Plant Health Care

WCA's VISION

As a corporate citizen, WCA’s responsibility and accountability are to the communities where it does business. WCA holds itself to the highest standards of ethical conduct and environmental responsibility, communicating openly with their customers and the communities in which they work. It is their goal and vision to lead the industry in state-of-the-art urban tree care and management services.

Scope of Services

Grid Tree Pruning

Grid tree pruning is based on pruning in pre-designed districts, or grids on a set cycle and in its entirety. This includes pruning all trees (small, medium and large-sized.) Pruning will include structural pruning, crown raising, and slight crown cleaning in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards. (Best Management Practices)

Line Clearance

Trees that interfere or have the possibility of interfering with utility lines will be trimmed in a manner to achieve the required clearances.

Tree Planting

From 15-gallon to more than a one-hundred-inch boxed trees, WCA can plant them all. With dedicated tree planting crews, and crane operators experienced in planting large specimen trees, no tree is too big or too small.

Tree and Stump Removal Operations

The removal process consists of lowering limbs delicately onto the ground to prevent any hardscape damage. Immediately following the removal, the stump will be ground down, if ordered to do so and with proper USA notification.

Young Tree Maintenance/Watering

Proper pruning, watering and care during the early stages of the tree’s life will save money in the future, and create a safer, more beautiful, healthy, easy-to-maintain tree. WCA believes that tree care that is performed early will affect its shape, strength and life span.

Emergency Response

WCA is prepared for emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. The toll-free number is 866-LIMB-DOWN (866-546-2369). The emergency response team will do what is necessary to render the hazardous tree or tree-related condition safe until the following workday.

Arborist Reports

WCA has full-time Certified Arborists on staff that can prepare detailed arborist reports, tree evaluations and site inspections based on your specific needs. Reporting can be generated for one tree or an entire selection and is handled on a case-by-case basis.

Plant Health Care

The PHC program goes beyond standard chemical applications. WCA has developed an efficient Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) that requires diagnosis before treatment. WCA is staffed with licensed applicators and advisors that are environmentally conscious as well as compliant.

This service allows us to provide you with:

  • Proper diagnosis based on on-site inspection with laboratory testing when necessary
  • Proactive and preventative recommendations that reduce the amount of potential pest and disease issues
  • Follow-up evaluations to ensure that the recommended treatments result in a healthy and balanced urban forest

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