About Dennis Panu Arborist, Inc.
Dennis Panu Arborist, Inc. was started in 1987 to fill the need for quality tree care in the Northeast Connecticut and South Central Massachusetts area. Since then our commitment to satisfying our clients by providing the highest quality tree care has led us to be leaders in residential and commercial tree care in this geographic area and beyond. Equipped with the most up to date machinery and technology, we are prepared to handle the most challenging situations presented in today’s arboriculture. From plant health care programs for trees and shrubs to the largest of tree removals, we complete the job to your satisfaction, guaranteed. But equipment is not the key to our success. The difference between Dennis Panu Arborist, Inc. and other companies is our people. Let me introduce you to the staff.
Dennis Panu graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Food and Natural Resources, specializing in arboriculture and ornamental horticulture. Dennis is a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists and a Registered Consulting Arborist. He is a Connecticut Licensed Arborist, a Massachusetts Certified Arborist, an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, and a Rhode Island Licensed Arborist. Dennis has over thirty two years experience in the tree and landscape industries.
Christopher Haynes, head of our Plant Health Care Program, began working with us in 2001 and has become an integral part of our team. Chris is a Connecticut Licensed Arborist and has a natural talent for ornamental pruning and a thorough understanding of tree care operations. His deep commitment to customer service and experience enable him to listen carefully to customers’ concerns. His knowledge of advanced Arboriculture makes him an invaluable asset to our company and its clients. Chris is currently studying to become an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and a Massachusetts Certified Arborist.
Timothy Smithjoined our team in 2007. He is currently studying Arboriculture at Paul Smith’s College. Tim excelled as an Arborist Trainee and proved to be a valuable asset to our team. Tim’s training will include climbing skills, insect and disease identification, and arboricultural practices. Tim will be working with us during his breaks from school.
Mathew Lamey joined our team in 2008. Mathew’s strength is the ability to acquire new skills quickly and effectively. He has become an accomplished ground man, mastering roping and lowering techniques as well as managing ground operations, and has begun training as a climber.
Education does not end with adding a credential to one’s name. We are constantly attending seminars and conferences to keep our knowledge up to date so you can be assured that we are on the cutting edge of arboriculture. In the interest of safety and in accordance with OSHA regulations, we are certified as Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmers.