Professional tree care in Southland

ORGANISE
A FREE QUOTE

This is the best way to get in touch, allowing us to get back to you when we are down from the trees

WHY USE QUALIFIED ARBORISTS

Qualified arborists are professionals with the expertise to properly assess tree health, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions, ensuring your trees thrive and remain safe.
We are trained in the latest industry standards and safety practices, reducing the risk of accidents during tree care. As tree care can involve risk, we carry liability insurance, protecting you from potential damages or injuries that could occur during the work.
By hiring a qualified arborist, you not only enhance the beauty and safety of your landscape but also gain peace of mind knowing the job will be done right.

SERVICES

  • Prune

    Pruning for
    // Tree health
    // Appearance
    // Storm proofing

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    Remove

    Removing trees for
    // Safety concerns
    // Dead or diseased
    // Land alteraton

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    Clean Up

    Leaving your site tidy by
    // Chipping debris up to 30cm diameter
    // Cutting for firewood
    // Milling into slabs with an Alaskan mill on-site

  • Shelter Belts +Hedges

    Going where machines cant
    // Reductions in height
    // Sections near obstacles
    // Formative pruning
    // Trimming and Shaping

  • Powerline Clearance

    Clearing vegetation away from
    // Service lines
    // Street powerlines
    // Response to vegetation notices

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    Advice

    Not sure what you want?
    We are happy to share our knowledge, assess your trees and help you make a plan

WHERE WE COVER

Based in Aparima / Riverton, New Zealand

Work in Area A will not include a mileage rate

Work in Area B may include a mileage rate

Locations beyond Area B will be considered on a job-by-job basis
Please get in touch to discuss further

OUR RECENT WORK

View fullsize Big Beech had a large limb fail in the upper canopy resulting in a large hanger or (widow maker) as some people call them. The clients wanted a safe area for their kids to be able to roam free so we got to work. Pearl needed two anchor points for t
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View fullsize Before & After Searching for light in Winter but still need some shade in summer? We got you. Cedar Reduction, Lift & Thin
View fullsize Big Mac - Southland special Nice to get the thinking cap on with this old hua We were asked if it was possible to remove this tree without taking down the shed, and the answer was hell yes! Any excuse to break out the rigging equipment The clien
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View fullsize A bendy windy climb for Pearl to dismantle the powerline side of this tree in preparation to fell it Felling big trees safely is a balance of minimising risk and trusting your skills when it's time to commit
View fullsize We love retaining trees and finding solutions to do so At this primary school, there was concern for the length and form of some limbs on this leaning gum with discussion of removing the tree entirely We dead-wooded and pruned to reduce the likeli

REVIEWS

  • Jennifer M - google

    Pearl and Dylan are very professional and very efficient. They also took time to clarify exactly what we wanted done. We have used them twice, for big and small jobs, and will ask for their help again later in the year. They also did an excellent job for my elderly parents in a part of the property with difficult access. No mess, no fuss. Wonderful.

  • Beverley B - google

    Highly recommend Southern Tree Craft. Dylan and Pearl have done an amazing job pruning and tidying up trees on our property in Winton. Thank you for a job well done.

  • Carla W - google

    Pearl and Dylan are incredibly professional, easy to deal with and have excellent communication. Pearl clarified with us each step of the way as we were not onsite when they spent the day clearing our holiday home section in Te Anau with photos and phone calls throughout the whole process. They even left the mulch for us to use and left our section so tidy!

  • Maree L - google

    Very happy with the work that was done, thorough and very tidy. Great team would recommend Southern Tree Craft, will not be disappointed.

  • Emma S - google

    I would highly recommend Southern Tree Craft. They did an awesome job of pruning our big Cedar tree and removing some smaller ones. They were very flexible, respectful of our wishes, great communicators and left our property very tidy afterwards. The team was also very knowledgeable and gave us some really good suggestions regarding greenery in our yard. We will definitely be using their services again!

  • Jacqui A - google

    Pearl & Dylan from Southern Tree Craft did a great job on our trees today, undertaking high pruning & felling.
    They are skilled & professional & a pleasure to work with. Their comunication skills are excellent. They are careful, thorough & do a great clean-up afterwards.
    We recommend them highly.

  • Margaret B - google

    I had five pittosporums and four phebaliums in my small garden pruned - all expertly done and so great to look at. Pearl did exactly what I wanted done, carefully and efficiently. I will be getting her back when they need their annual trim again. Highly recommended.

  • Gaye J - facebook

    We are very pleased to have had Southern Tree Craft do various tree related jobs on our property within the last few weeks. Very easy to talk to, complete everything they say they will & left our property in pristine condition. Can recommend this company to anyone needing trees bought back under control. Thank you both for a wonderful job done very well.

WHO IS STC

Southern Tree Craft is run by owners Dylan Haywood and Pearl Milligan

Dylan has been in the industry for 13 years working in Northland, Otago, and now Southland. He is passionate about tree work and loves big technical jobs. A natural problem solver taking pride in a job done safely and efficiently, while having fun. When he’s not crafting away, you can find him fishing, diving, surfing, or hunting.

Pearl has recently completed her apprenticeship in Arboriculture (Level 4) and has a background in civil engineering amongst other things. She has found the career that combines her desire to be physical with the need to problem solve, manage risk, and create outcomes that please the eye - all while protecting the vitality of our trees.