50 | No tree too dangerous Greenscene is one of three major arboricultural contracting companies in Hawke’s Bay. Hawke’s Bay: Greenscene Arboriculture T T Kelly Deeks “My motto with our team is to always try to exceed our customers’ expectations. We attend to their enquiries promptly, always respect them and their properties, work efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards, and always charge fairly.” Providing services that include traffic management and sales of firewood and mulch, Hawke’s Bay’s Greenscene Arboriculture has developed strong relationships and approved contractor status with a large variety of clients, who appreciate the advanced scope of works the company can undertake. Established in 2003 by Rob Nicholls and Wendy Lawrence, Greenscene is still working for many of its original clients across the commercial, municipal, residential, and rural sectors, who have offered support over the past two decades. “We are big on client satisfaction,” says Rob. “ My motto with our team is to always try to exceed our customers’ expectations. We attend to their enquiries promptly, always respect them and their properties, work efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards, and always charge fairly.” Rob has worked with trees for his entire working life. More than 20 years ago he gained his National Certificate in Forest Harvesting, spent about 10 years logging in New Zealand then extended his expertise to arboriculture while on his OE in the UK. He gained two new qualifications including the Royal Forestry Society Certificate in Arboriculture, put his new knowledge immediately to use and eventually landed the role of operations manager for City Suburban Tree Surgeons in London. Arboriculture was a new and fairly small industry in New Zealand when Greenscene started, and Rob says it has come a long way in the past 22 years. “We’ve got the New Zealand Arboriculture Association and we have a very tight little community. Everyone knows each other and everyone supports each other.” Greenscene is one of three major arboricultural contracting companies in Hawke’s Bay, and between them they service all the big commercial and civil construction firms and councils without stepping on each other’s toes. With his background in logging, Rob brings some additional expertise to the field, along with his absolute passion for trees. “Every day brings a new challenge,” he says. “We’ve been helping with the clean-up after Cyclone Gabrielle, and it is so rewarding to be part of the team that’s opening up the roads for rural communities. “ The devastation around the rural network was a real eye-opener. We’ve seen a lot of storms over the years, but nothing compares to Gabrielle.” Greenscene has earned a solid reputation as the contractor to call if the tree is large, difficult, or dangerous. With his team putting in 100% to all their tree pruning, trimming, felling, and removing services, as well as stump grinding, chipping, and local road traffic management, Rob puts a heavy emphasis on team-building activities to keep everyone happy and smiling. “A happy crew is a productive crew,” he says. “We like to offer ongoing training to keep our people developing new skills, and good remuneration.” hello@stim.co.nz stim.co.nz Stim Craftsmanship BESPOKE TIMBER CRAFTSMANSHIP STIM CRAFTSMANSHIP LTD PROUDLY MADE IN THE HAWKES BAY, NZ We craft sustainable, high-quality pieces from recycled timber, highlighting the natural "perfectly imperfect" qualities of the wood while honoring its history. Call us for expert tree care services 06 844 7777 or info@greenscene.co.nz Hawke’s Bay’s Experts In Residential & Commercial TreeWork Let us take care of your trees: • Residential & Commercial Properties / Traffic Management • Tree Pruning / Felling / Dismantling / Rigging / Hedge Trimming • Stump Grinding / Mulch Sales / Firewood Sales REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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