Derrick Lawson of Blue Mountain Arbor in tree climbing equipment, ready to take down a hazardous elm tree in Rockingham County, VA. [[tree trimming near me, tree company near me, arborist near me, tree service near me, pruning near me]]

Meet Derrick Lawson

Derrick Lawson is a Shenandoah Valley native, and his family has been in Appalachia for six generations. His grandfather owned a substantial timber company and taught him the trade. Derrick has a decade of experience in commercial logging, large climbing tree removals, technical pruning in tight spaces and inaccessible locations. He loves to care for the created world and the people in it by crafting environments full of beauty, shade, and ecological health. He customizes tree care plans to maximize longevity and health.

  • Derrick was trained by his grandfather in the timber industry and has worked for ten years as a professional arborist. He specializes in hazardous tree removals that require cranes to extract, but he also has substantial technical knowledge about pruning, tree maintenance, insect infestations, and tree diseases.

  • Derrick believes that trees deserve great care, that property owners should be treated with respect and honesty, and that crafting a beautiful, healthy ecosystem matters. He wants to provide professional, meticulous service in an industry known for speed and efficiency.

  • Yes. Derrick works with homeowners to create customized plans for the care of their trees to ensure maximum longevity, health, and beauty. He delights in creating thriving ecosystems for homeowners to enjoy.