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Author: Dave Buttivant

Dave Buttivant is an ISA Certified Arborist and co-founder of Eastern Ontario Arborists Inc.. Since 2007, he has dedicated his career to helping Ottawa residents care for and preserve their trees. Alongside his business partner Sean Barker, Dave has grown EOA into one of the capital’s premiere tree care companies, trusted with maintaining some of the city’s most historic and iconic trees. Passionate about tree health and education, Dave believes in combining exceptional customer service with the latest industry standards. His mission is simple: help people coexist with trees in the urban forest, while retaining and maintaining as many as possible. When he’s not working with clients or mentoring staff, Dave can often be found sharing tips, tools, and knowledge that inspire homeowners to better understand and care for their trees.

How to Manage Ice and Winter Storm Damage to Trees in Ottawa

Winter Tree Storm Damage

Winter⁠ i⁠n Ottawa is har⁠sh. Aft⁠er a storm, take a few seconds to look at the ⁠scene o⁠f heavy snow, broken branches⁠ ⁠and limbs cover⁠ed ⁠in ice⁠. It’s difficult f⁠or homeowners⁠ ⁠to figure out⁠ ho⁠w ⁠to fix da⁠mage from⁠ winter storms and⁠ ice before i⁠t becomes a⁠ real safety risk. Branches often break w⁠hen heavy […]

Why Fall Is The Best Time For Root Collar Excavation In Ottawa

Why Fall Is The Best Time For Root Collar Excavation In Ottawa

Fall is when the growing season slows down and conditions are right for tree recuperation, making it the best time for a root collar excavation in Ottawa. What exactly is root collar excavation? The base of the tree, where the trunk flares into the primary structural roots, is often located right under excess soil or […]

A Guide To Tree Pruning In Ottawa

In Ottawa, Ontario, trees thrive effortlessly in its scenic parks and the community’s outskirts. When you start caring for trees in your property, however, you realize that keeping them healthy is not as simple as admiring them from afar. The first lesson for most homeowners is that trees also need maintenance to flourish. Pruning, for […]