Small World Tree Company Comparative Summary

Before moving to Marin County and founding Small World Tree Company in 1997, James Cairnes attained a National Diploma in Arboriculture at England’s Merrist Wood College and practiced tree care in five countries around the world. “My training is pretty unique in the industry,” says Mr. Cairnes. “My worldwide experience in different aspects of arboriculture work—including climbing and hands-on work—is particularly valuable to our clients. I’m not just a salesman.”

Small World Tree Company provides a variety of arboriculture services to Bay Area clients, from planting new trees to extending the life of mature trees through techniques like reducing canopy weight. “We provide a full range of tree services,” says Mr. Cairnes, “including planting, fertilization, pruning young and mature trees, tree removal—sometimes with cranes and in difficult access situations—and diagnosis and treatment for a variety of arboreal diseases.”

Small World Tree Company’s field team has years of practical experience. “I’ve worked with my two key guys for 12 years,” says Mr. Cairnes, “and they’ve been with my company for six and four years, respectively. I trust their experience, quality and conscientiousness.” Mr. Cairnes stresses general care of clients’ property and detailed clean-up.

“We also strive to maintain a healthy habitat for the various animal species that live in the trees we service,” says Mr. Cairnes. “I volunteer for a local wild animal rescue organization, helping restore baby owls and other birds to their nests, and I take that volunteer spirit with me to each job. We’ll recommend pruning in certain seasons to help maintain animal habitats, and I’m happy to help clients build things like barn owl boxes to encourage healthy ecosystems on their properties.”