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In April 2022, Seattle City Council passed Council Bill 120207  requiring that all tree service companies must be REGISTERED  with the Department of Construction & Inspections ( SDCI ). Tree133 is an SDCI Registered Tree Service Provider: LIC-TSP-18493. We are obligated to follow the rules passed by the City Council and are committed to helping our Clients navigate the requirements. UPDATE - SPRING 2023 Seattle Tree Codes and public posting Requirements continue to evolve. As of April 2023, a public notice must be created and posted online on the Seattle Services Portal Public Notices  web page at least 3 business days prior to performing reportable work and at least 6 business days prior to removal of trees 6 inches in Diameter Standard Height (DSH) or greater. "Reportable work" is defined as the removal of live branches 2 inches in diameter or greater, pruning or removal of live roots 2 inches in diameter or greater, or removal of live branches constituting 15 percent or more of a tree's foliage-bearing area. Support from Tree133 We will assist you with the public notice requirement to make sure it contains the correct information and specific details for EACH tree to be pruned or removed. Additional service details are available in your formal proposal document from Tree133. Tree133 will use our Seattle Services Portal Account to create your public notice We will print and post your public notice at the time of your tree care project You will receive a copy of the notice for your records Mission Tree133's mission is to preserve trees and empower people. We deliver this mission by providing sound advice and quality care for your trees. As Seattle's Tree Protection Codes  and requirements evolve, we are committed to following these rules with integrity and transparency. These new requirements are a significant change for all tree service providers and property owners throughout the city. We are working with other local arborists in the newly formed Seattle Arborist Association  to grow our urban forest through advancement and support of the profession of arboriculture. Do you have questions about Seattle Tree Code and what it means for our neighborhoods? Submit questions and concerns  directly to your City Council Person.

On a sunny day in November, urban forestry leaders, advocates and researchers from around the world gathered to climb some of the largest trees in Seattle at the Urban Canopy Leadership Summit. Professional Arborists from the PNW, including Craig Bachmann of Tree133, came together and helped climbers reach new heights. Developed by David Anderson of Canopy Watch International , these events aim to empower personal and scientific discovery by actually getting people IN the trees. Isabella Breda, a local Seattle journalist, got into a harness and navigated her way to the top of a majestic maple. She shared her experience in the Seattle Times. By the grace of a carabiner, harness and a sturdy rope, I gently swung in the breeze, hidden within the crown of the towering European beech tucked behind the Seattle Asian Art Museum at Volunteer Park on Sunday afternoon. It’s one of Seattle’s largest trees by volume, the arborists tell me, with a trunk spanning nearly 6 feet across.... Read More   Want to learn more? Watch David Anderson's TED talk, The Transformative Power of Climbing Trees .

On a recent episode of the industry’s only podcast focused on all things tree and landscape, Craig Bachmann - Lead Arborist and Company Manager of Tree133 - discusses how he got into the field late as an arborist and his transition from “suit guy” to “tree guy.” Click to listen   Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy combine over 60 years of industry knowledge and experience and will discuss some of the trends, concerns, and opportunities in the fields of forestry and arboriculture.

The professionals and arborists of Tree133 recently attended TCI Expo 2023. This is the world's largest tree-related conference and trade show. Over 4,000 arborists and tree professionals from North America and beyond attended this years's Tree Care Industry event. The seminars, demonstrations and exhibits provided valuable opportunities for our entire team to grow our tree science knowledge and technical skills - all essential in our daily work of pruning and preserving trees in the Seattle area. This is also an opportunity to earn continuing education credits which are required to acquire and maintain Certified Arborist credentials. Two members of our team - Craig, Lead Arborist & Karsten, Field Supervisor - presented an educational seminar for more than 150 attendees, called "Can You be Rescued: Simple Solutions to Improve Climber Safety." It was a great opportunity to share our knowledge and help fellow arborists focus on safe climbing techniques when working in the trees.

Tree133 is excited to partner with TreeU for this professional arborist qualification program. During a half-day video-based training, Craig Bachmann - Lead Arborist and Manager of Tree133 - shares knowledge and skills for professional arborists to safely, confidently and efficiently operate chainsaws. Check out the preview below. Available for purchase exclusively at TreeStuff .