Volunteer Projects Archives - Burley Boys Tree Service

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 PICK UP – Friday, January 6th, 2016 WHERE BURLEY BOYS TREE SERVICE 1524 PEMBERTON AVE NORTH VANCOUVER, BC V7P 2S2 REQUEST PICK UP http://burleyboys.com/contact

Stanley Park’s Hollow Tree

January 1, 2009

Pictured are: sitting: Lars Shearer PN ISA Certified Arborist #284, PN ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor #50 to his left with crossed arms: Adam Cottrell to his right with the chainsaw: is climber Russell Plumb, a certified arborist from England working on Burley Boys foreign exchange program standing above: Dr. Julian Dunster R.P.F., M.M.I.P., ISA Certified Arborist, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #378, PN ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor #1 The Hollow Tree, which is an ancient Western Red Cedar, is a remarkable example of a British Columbia Provincial tree. It is located in Stanley Park, Vancouver B.C. The tree (known world wide the “Hollow Tree”) is over 700 years old. The tree is approximately 40 feet in diameter (12 meters) and at one time stood over 240 feet (72 meters) tall. With over 8 million visitors to Stanly Park each year the Hollow Tree is considered one of Vancouver’s oldest landmarks and has long been a regular stop for tourists. Since the Parks opening in 1888 the Hollow Tree has been host to generation upon generation of tourists and locals alike. Known as one of the most photographed attractions in Vancouver, people were often photographed in their automobiles or horse drawn carriages while backed inside the hollow of the tree. In 1910 the Hollow Tree was saved from road widening by a man who made his living taking pictures, for a fee, at the…

"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.