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Lyall Jemmett is a man who knows all about trees and tree care. A qualified arborist, Lyall returned home to Ashburton 13 years ago to raise a family. At the same time he also started Four Seasons Treecare, imagining that he would continue to work in Christchurch, with just a small amount of local work.
He laughs when he thinks about that. Four Seasons Treecare is now a team of five qualified and trained specialists who work throughout Mid Canterbury. “People often ask about the right time to prune. Most think that its winter work, but spring and summer are the best time for certain species. For example, Walnut trees are best pruned when they are in leaf as when they are dormant they lose a lot of sap. It is also a good time to do work on Prunus species to reduce the risk of disease, particularly siver leaf. It is actually a good time to do general l maintenance work on all species and it’s also important to get it right with young trees to create the right scaffold so they form correctly.” Although much of his work is shaping and pruning trees and stump removal, Lyall says that one of his more unusual jobs was dangling high above Lyttleton in a crane topping trees that impeded views of the harbour! He’s also very proud of the work he does maintaining many turn-of-the-century old established trees in the district. “It’s a real privilege working in the domain and at historic homesteads and high country stations and to think that I’m helping to preserve these trees for the next hundred years.” With his state-of-the-art equipment, Lyall and his team are available for private and commercial work, big and small, and are always happy to provide good advice on everything from planting to mulching, tree removal and more. Contact Four Seasons Treecare 0800 559 255 or fourseasonstreecare@xtra.co.nz |
Meet the Team...
Willy Hintz, Operations Manager/Senior Arborist – Has been with Four Seasons Treecare since 2009 (excluding two years in UK on OE)
National Certificate in Arboriculture, Level 1 Basic Traffic Control, Close Worker Training Programme (various Unit Standards with Thoughtplanters), Full First Aid Certificate
Willy is the man most of you will chat to when you ring our 0800 number, he keeps the wheels in motion at FSTC and our customers happy. You couldn't get a more loyal and reliable employee. He is a very experienced arborist and takes great pride in his work.
Matt Pilbrow, Senior Arborist – Worked for Four Seasons Treecare 2007-2008, then returned in 2015.
National Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (University of Lincoln, UK), Level 1 Basic Traffic Control, Close Worker Training Programme (various Unit Standards with Thoughtplanters), Full First Aid Certificate
Matt came to us many moons ago as a young whipper snapper on an agriventure placement from the UK, went home after a few years and obviously missed us as returned not long after! He is a very competent senior arborist and an outstanding climber - you could say he's our quiet achiever!
Seth Mischeski, Senior Arborist - Has been working for Four Seasons Treecare since 2010
National Certificate in Arboriculture, Level 1 Basic Traffic Control, Close Worker Training Programme (various Unit Standards with Thoughtplanters), Full First Aid Certificate
As well as being a qualified Arborist, Seth is also a qualified Horticulturist making him our go-to for tree and plant identification. He's also a brilliant climber making him a very valuable member of the team.
Sean McCormack – Groundsman/Trainee Arborist – Has been working with Four Seasons Treecare since Sept 2018.
Currently working towards a National Certificate in Arboriculture, Full First Aid Certificate, and volunteer firefighter.
Sean's our resident iron pumping, food disposal unit and all round great guy. Sean's on an apprenticeship and has the makings of a great Arborist, he works hard, and is great with clients.
Reece Watson - Groundsman/Trainee Arborist - Has been with Four Seasons Treecare since the beginning of 2020.
Currently working towards a National Certificate in Arboriculture
Our latest addition to the crew and he slotted into the team like he's always been there. He gets stuck in, works hard and is always keen to learn.
Willy Hintz, Operations Manager/Senior Arborist – Has been with Four Seasons Treecare since 2009 (excluding two years in UK on OE)
National Certificate in Arboriculture, Level 1 Basic Traffic Control, Close Worker Training Programme (various Unit Standards with Thoughtplanters), Full First Aid Certificate
Willy is the man most of you will chat to when you ring our 0800 number, he keeps the wheels in motion at FSTC and our customers happy. You couldn't get a more loyal and reliable employee. He is a very experienced arborist and takes great pride in his work.
Matt Pilbrow, Senior Arborist – Worked for Four Seasons Treecare 2007-2008, then returned in 2015.
National Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (University of Lincoln, UK), Level 1 Basic Traffic Control, Close Worker Training Programme (various Unit Standards with Thoughtplanters), Full First Aid Certificate
Matt came to us many moons ago as a young whipper snapper on an agriventure placement from the UK, went home after a few years and obviously missed us as returned not long after! He is a very competent senior arborist and an outstanding climber - you could say he's our quiet achiever!
Seth Mischeski, Senior Arborist - Has been working for Four Seasons Treecare since 2010
National Certificate in Arboriculture, Level 1 Basic Traffic Control, Close Worker Training Programme (various Unit Standards with Thoughtplanters), Full First Aid Certificate
As well as being a qualified Arborist, Seth is also a qualified Horticulturist making him our go-to for tree and plant identification. He's also a brilliant climber making him a very valuable member of the team.
Sean McCormack – Groundsman/Trainee Arborist – Has been working with Four Seasons Treecare since Sept 2018.
Currently working towards a National Certificate in Arboriculture, Full First Aid Certificate, and volunteer firefighter.
Sean's our resident iron pumping, food disposal unit and all round great guy. Sean's on an apprenticeship and has the makings of a great Arborist, he works hard, and is great with clients.
Reece Watson - Groundsman/Trainee Arborist - Has been with Four Seasons Treecare since the beginning of 2020.
Currently working towards a National Certificate in Arboriculture
Our latest addition to the crew and he slotted into the team like he's always been there. He gets stuck in, works hard and is always keen to learn.