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Tree service in Kersey, CO

Kersey sits east of Greeley where the plains open up properly, and wind is the defining factor in everything that grows here.

Wind country

East of Greeley the landscape flattens and the windbreaks thin out. Trees in and around Kersey deal with more sustained wind exposure than anything in the more sheltered parts of the county, and it shows in their form — leaning trunks, one-sided canopies, and root plates that have worked loose over years.

Crown thinning matters more here than almost anywhere else in our service area. A dense, unthinned canopy in this much wind is the difference between a tree that survives a chinook event and one that does not. See tree trimming and pruning.

Windbreaks

Most established properties around Kersey depend on a windbreak, and most of those windbreaks are aging out. Siberian elm and Russian olive dominate the older plantings, both of which have problems — elm is brittle and short-lived, Russian olive is invasive.

Renovation rather than replacement is usually the right approach: remove the dead and the invasive, keep what is sound, and interplant conifers and hackberry to give the belt another fifty years.

Farmstead trees

The big cottonwoods and elms around older Kersey farmsteads are often the only large trees for a considerable distance, which makes them worth protecting. Deadwood removal and structural assessment go a long way; full removal should be the last option.

Drought and irrigation

Trees out here run drier than in town. Deep, infrequent watering out at the drip line during establishment and through drought periods does more than any fertiliser. A stressed tree is also the one borers find first.

Ash

Emerald ash borer has spread widely along the Front Range and state foresters advise assuming it may already be present locally. Ash in and around Kersey is worth an annual look. See emerald ash borer.

What we do in Kersey

The City of Greeley requires applicable providers performing trimming or removal work on woody plants over 10 feet tall to hold a city tree-service license. Verify licensing and insurance with whoever performs your work.

Questions we get about this

Is Kersey covered?

Yes. Kersey has a population of about 1,600 and sits within the Greeley-area service radius. No travel surcharge.

Should I be worried about emerald ash borer in Kersey?

Worth paying attention to. Emerald ash borer is now confirmed in more than 20 Front Range cities, and the Colorado State Forest Service advises Front Range residents to assume the pest may already be present locally. Ash trees in and around Kersey are worth an annual look, and ash firewood should stay local rather than travelling.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

Rules differ by jurisdiction. In Greeley, trees on private property generally do not need a permit but trees in the public right of way do. Check with the Kersey town offices for local requirements before removing a street tree.

Do you charge for an estimate?

No. A local professional comes out, looks at the tree, and gives you a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

How soon can you come out?

Estimates are usually arranged within a couple of days. Scheduled work typically runs one to three weeks out depending on season. Hazardous trees and storm damage move to the front of the queue.