We care for trees and shrubs in a way that strives to maximize benefits for you, your trees, and
the planet as a whole.
Our Permaculture – Inspired Tree Healthcare service offers sustainable landscaping by planting native trees and shrubs.
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Our pruning service balances your tree’s long-term health with property safety, focusing on proper and structural pruning.
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Our Lawn Replacement service swaps water-intensive, pesticide-heavy lawns for eco-friendly, low-maintenance alternatives that conserve resources and protect ecosystems.
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Our Urban Woodland service creates dense, eco-friendly tree and shrub plantings that capture carbon, control runoff, and support wildlife.
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Tree nets are weather-resistant, suspended nets that create an engaging, elevated play area or retreat, offering a fun and adventurous way to interact with nature.
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Managing tree health and safety is crucial for any property owner. At Oak City Arborist, we offer professional Tree Risk Assessment services to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
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At Oak City Arborist, we’re proud to offer Aerial Cat Rescue as a free service to our community. With our training and expertise in tree care, we can rescue your cat without damaging the tree or putting anyone at risk.
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“I started working in arboriculture in 2013, but my passion for trees began in my childhood. Growing up, I explored the rural forests of Gelderland and Tilburg in the Netherlands and pursued a degree in international law with a focus on conservation after completing my secondary education in the US. I earned a Bachelors of Laws (LLB) Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in 2013.
During the decade to come I worked as a carpenter and forester in the Finnish Lapland under the tutelage of local arboriculture heavy weight Ben Mikhael Wilhelm Bergman and then as a climbing arborist for We Love Trees Inc. of Niwot, Colorado under Board Certified Master Arborist Joshua Morin. In 2023, I became a Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture after passing a rigorous exam in Denver, Colorado.
In 2024, I founded Oak City Arborist with the goal of changing the prevailing narrative about tree care to address the dire environmental challenges that we as a species collectively face. Since then, I have continued honing my skills and establishing a strong base in the Raleigh area. I am excited to continue serving the local community by sharing my expertise and passion for trees.”