Nelson crews are widely heralded as among the most well-trained vegetation management specialists in the United States. At every level, Nelson’s leaders and employees know there is more to line clearance than trimming trees—there’s that whole matter of reputation.

At Nelson Tree Service, we protect the reputations of the utilities we serve. It is a defining component of our work, as we are the ambassadors for the utilities that entrust us with their vegetation management needs.

We know what it takes to ensure a successful outcome in any line clearance process. Property owners must be clearly informed about the work, and our crews must operate at maximum efficiency while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality.

Nelson personnel are provided with comprehensive customer service training and a positive work environment, which ultimately sustains our culture of excellence.

This excellence has of course defined Nelson Tree Service ever since 1919, when it was founded by Dayton, Ohio, tree surgeon Fred Nelson.

Over the years, many of our customers have migrated from a time- and materials-based method of contract management to a production- and incentive-based approach.

To remain not only competitive but cutting-edge in this environment, Nelson has relied on the latest technologies to optimize efficiency and productivity.

Nelson’s general forepersons are equipped with laptop computers, smart phones and the latest remote technology for improved communication and information accessibility. Reports, data downloads, email and monitoring crew activity via GPS—these are all part of our general forepersons’ capabilities when they’re out in the field.

Nelson’s advances in data collection, processing, electronic data transport and administration set it apart from the competitors. Our TRACS© program was designed exclusively by and for Nelson Tree Service as a proprietary tool to process the unique business management and tracking needs of the industry.

This software application meets our customers’ requirements for customized invoicing and reporting.

Nelson is proud to serve utility companies, electric co-ops, municipal-owned utilities and municipalities.

Among the services we provide: distribution and transmission line clearance tree trimming, right-of-way vegetation management, and 24/7 storm response.