The strength of PAVEY TREE is founded on the professionalism of its employees. Every tree care technician on our team has successfully completed formal accredited arboriculture training. PAVEY TREE is a member of and Certified with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and follows their strict pruning guidelines as well as the operational and safety guidelines from the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). Every employee brings a unique blend of tree-care related experience. This is our livelihood; our careers depend on our expertise gained as we train and prepare for the day we help you.


                   Phil Pavey

Phil Pavey has been a resident on the Lake of Bays for over 25 years. As an ISA Certified Arborist and Forest Technician, his intuitive thinking and skilled aptitude was generated early by working with a national tree service company, to employment with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources as Operations Manager and Assistant Park Superintendent to the designing, construction, and pioneering of trail management techniques. His experience has led to innovative, low-impact tree felling techniques and high-angle climbing and rigging. Phil continues working with wood once it's on the ground; building as a certified carpenter for 20 years.
   ...I can see Him... Luke 19:4 (Zacheus - Tree Climber)


Scott Smith                   

Scott has been a great asset to Pavey Tree. The success of our climbers comes in part by our qualified groundcrew.  Scott has demonstrated himself in the management of equipment, aerial rescue, understanding the bio-mechanics of how trees stands up and fall down.  He has an astute mechanical ability, loves hunting and fishing, and is madly in love with his new bride, Amanda.  He has welcomed the idea of climbing and is looking forward to furthering his studies in Arboriculture.

                   Ben Sauvé

Ben is a refreshing staff member of Pavey Tree. His knowledge and experience gained by being a student and then as staff at Summit College interested him in the outdoors and the Arboriculture industry. Ben has enjoyed the outdoor pursuits of rock climbing, hiking, and now tree climbing. He has successfully completed the Arboriculture Program at Fleming College and looks forward to his continued learning.  He is anticipating getting his ISA certification.  He is married to Kathy, and together they enjoy the lifestyle that the Algonquin region provides. We are very proud of his accomplishments at winning the 2009 Ontario Tree Climbing Competition. We wish him all the best as he competes at the 2010 International Climbing Competition in Chicago.


Aaron Strickland                   

Pavey Tree is pleased to acquire Aaron from British Columbia where he studied at the University of British Columbia in Environmental Studies with a major in Forestry. With his wife Katie, children, Avery and Cole, they returned back to his roots of Huntsville, and is exploring his career as an Arborist.  Pavey Tree welcomes his fresh insight and broad forestry knowledge base. Aaron is looking forward to getting certified with the ISA, and developing his climbing skills, complementing his forestry background.