News & Media Archives - Burley Boys Tree Service

Lumberjack turns North Vancouver family’s beloved tree into a bear

December 16, 2016

Well done Nick! Nick works with Burley Boys Tree Service, and turned a family's hazardous tree into a beautiful piece of art! As seen in the North Shore News: Lumberjack turns North Vancouver family's beloved tree into a bear 100-foot cedar had to come down, but homeowners left with something 'magical' ANDY PREST / NORTH SHORE NEWS DECEMBER 16, 2016 04:41 PM PreviousNext Lumberjack and chainsaw artist Nick Hall spies the hidden fox in a bear sculpture he carved for a North Vancouver family as a way to honour a beloved tree. photo Cindy Goodman, North Shore News Be careful North Vancouver residents – a family in town is keeping a…

Burley Boys Christmas Tree Chip-Up

December 1, 2016

Burley Boys Tree Service has had a busy 2016 and we want to give back. This year we are honoured to offer a Christmas Tree Chip Up with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the BC Children's Hospital. We have a number of employees with young families and could think of no better place to donate our services to. We will be offering a drop-off chipping service at our shop location, as well as, pick-up service (by advance request) to residents on the North Shore. Suggested donations are $5 for drop-off and $25 for pick-up. Thank you for your support to a cause dear to our hearts! WHEN DROP OFF – 10am-2pm, Saturday, January 7th, 2017…

North Vancouver lumberjack champ is all Hart

June 9, 2015

North Shore News Our boy Stirling is making it big! Read a feature story all about his Championship winning skills in Timbersports in a recent North Shore News : North Vancouver lumberjack champ is all Hart Stirling Hart shares the secrets of his world-record-setting success as well as the source of his wicked scar NORTH SHORE NEWS JUNE 9, 2015 04:33 PM PreviousNext North Vancouver resident Stirling Hart fires up the chainsaw during a recent Stihl Timbersports event. The 26-year-old set three speed climbing world records by his early 20s before moving over to Timbersports where he won last year’s Canadian Championship. photo supplied Canadian champion lumberjack Stirling Hart can’t remember…

ACE-IT: Teens building for the future

June 7, 2015

Burley Boys is proud to have supplied wood for students enrolled in a new trades program at West Vancouver Secondary. You can read all about the ACE-IT carpentry program at North Shore News . ACE-IT: Teens building for the future Popular trades training credit course equips students with more than carpentry skills ROSALIND DUANE / NORTH SHORE NEWS JUNE 7, 2015 01:00 AM PreviousNext Instructor Greg Cormier uses an Alaskan sawmill (chainsaw and guide) with student Caelan Drayar. Photo Mike Wakefield The low buzz of a saw in motion cuts loudly through a smattering of portables as pockets of teens stream between the buildings. Not paying any attention to the noise,…

City of Vancouver’s New Tree Bylaw

April 21, 2014

Burley Boys spoke with CBC Radio on April 21, 2014, to discuss the impact the chages to the City of Vancouver's tree bylaw will have for homeowners. His segment begins at 2:19:45.

It’s time to talk about backyard tree pruning

March 25, 2014

Sean, long time Burley Boys part-Owner & Arborist, was recently interviewed in the North Shore News to talk tree pruning. The article is definitely worth a read, with Sean providing a wealth of information about proper pruning & tree health. It's time to talk about backyard tree pruning ROSALIND DUANE / NORTH SHORE NEWS MARCH 25, 2014 04:50 PM PreviousNext Arborist Sean Wightman, of Burley Boys Tree Service works on some local foliage. Photo Mike Wakefield If you’re wondering if your backyard tree is healthy, you might want to cast a glance in the direction of your neighbour’s yard. Comparing the canopy colour of nearby trees could help highlight problems…

Extreme Arborist episode – The Daily Planet – Discovery Channel – Oct.3, 2012

October 3, 2012

Burley Boys was featured on a segment of Embedded with Mark Miller, on the Discovery Channel show Daily Planet . Their cameras came out to film our crew as they took down a large douglas fir in West Vancouver. Skip to 1:48 mins ...

Wind Safety Tips for Trees

September 27, 2011

Burley Boys spoke with CBC Radio on September 27th, 2011, to discuss readying your trees for stormy weather. http://www.cbc.ca/earlyedition/past-episodes/2011/09/27/ottawa-report-running-across-canada-go-public-changes-to-the-labour-market-school-funding-reaction-w/#

"The crew did an incredible job! They were on time, worked very hard all day and were very courteous to myself and our neighbours. We will certainly recommend your company to others."

- Donna K.

"I have used the Burley Boys for years. The work is always done just the way I ask."

- Sheila F.

"The guys did a great job. Amazing how they were able to fall all that material without damaging my garden below."

- Dorothy M.

"I have had the Burley Boys on several occasions and have always been pleased with their work and often recommend them. They are always kind and courteous, qualities that are much appreciated."

- Pat R.

"The “Big Boys of the Tree Business” did an outstanding job. Thank you for your work, your professional approach and knowledge, the clean site etc."

- Allen B.

Great opportunity to tell you how very pleased we are with your employees and service. For estimate and service, were professional, timely, efficient, pleasant, responded appropriately to my one concern. Have used your services in 3 houses over 30 years and will continue to do so. Job well done!

- Linda & David D.

"The crew were most professional and provided a well organized and executed job. I would be pleased to recommend you at any time."

- Brian P.

"Very friendly crew. The work was done very professionally & cleaned up well afterwards. We are very pleased with the results and have already been recommending you to some friends. Thank you."

- Nancy S.

"I appreciate Erik & his crew’s level of professionalism. They did a great job and I will be calling in the future. Thank you."

- Shannon G.

"I loved Sean. He came to the door to inform us of the plan for the day. Moved our cars etc. He came again at the end. A friendly good-bye. Civil. Thanks."

- David & Joanne U.

"In the 28 yrs we have lived here, Burley Boys does the best work that we have ever experienced."

- John B.

"Thank you Burley Boys! Thank you Erik – and a special thanks to Adam and his team who did such a caring and special pruning and clean up! Wonderful work! Good service!"

- Heidi & Ray P.

"I was very impressed with Burley Boys, from initial phone call to end of job. You showed up on time, returned calls promptly and did a great job. Thanks very much."

- Megan H.

"The work was wonderful, as are the men who did the work; friendly and attentive to detail; excellent customer service. Thanks again."

- Susanne & Randy D.

"We really appreciate the great work Sean's guys do. We now have more sunlight streaming in and less gutters to clean. Yiipppeeee!"

- Connie R.

"The crew was able to remove my pine without damaging all the bushes around it. I just wish I'd been there to see how they did it!"

- Joan C.