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North Canterbury & Christchurch, New Zealand
Trees Handled
With Craft.
Qualified arborists serving North Canterbury & Christchurch. From hazardous removals to precision pruning — done right, every time.
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What We Do
Professional Tree Care, Done Right.
Tree Removal
Safe, efficient removal of hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees of any size. We handle everything from felling to complete site clean-up.
Pruning & Shaping
Expert crown reduction, deadwooding, and structural pruning to improve tree health, safety, and aesthetics.
Stump Grinding
Complete stump removal using professional grinding equipment, leaving your site clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Hazard Assessment
Qualified arborist reports for insurance, council, or property sale purposes. Identifying risk before it becomes a problem.
Who We Work With
Residential & Commercial
Residential Work
If a tree, shrub, or hedge on your property needs attention, give us a call or fill out our online quote form. Our qualified arborists will be in touch to assess the job, discuss the best solution, and arrange a time that suits you.
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Commercial Projects
Our commercial team can tackle projects of all sizes — from one-off removals to ongoing maintenance programmes for councils, developers, and rural landowners. Backed by Makerikeri Silviculture, we bring commercial-scale expertise to every job.
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Rooted in Canterbury.
Built on Trust.
Woodsmen Tree Service is a division of Makerikeri Silviculture — North Canterbury's largest commercial forestry contractor. That means when you hire us for your residential or commercial tree work, you're backed by the expertise of a team that manages over a million trees a year.
Our qualified arborists serve North Canterbury and Christchurch, bringing the same precision, safety standards, and professionalism to your property as they do to commercial forestry operations across the South Island.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted Across Canterbury.
"Absolutely brilliant service. The team removed a massive macrocarpa that had been worrying us for years. Professional, fast, and left the property spotless."
"Called them after a storm brought down a large branch onto our fence. They were on site within hours. Couldn't recommend them more highly."
"Used Woodsmen for a full section clearance before our build. Competitive pricing, great communication, and the site was immaculate when they left."
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