Our Company
Our Mission
We are here to deliver our services of arboriculture in a highly professional manor with honesty, integrity and quality.
Credentials: ISA Certified Tree Workers/Climber Specialist on staff
TCIA Accredited
Professional Organizations:
- ISA Certified Arborists on Staff
- ISA Tree Workers Certification
- Member of the International Society of Arboriculture
- Member of Tree Care Industry Association
- ACRT Line Clearance Certified
- Ohio Licensed Pesticide Applicator
- American Heart Association - First Aid & CPR Certified
Tim Back - Certified Arborists
- President of Back Tree Service, now TCIA accredited
- 1987, 1990, 1995, and 2004 Student of A.C.R.T. (Appraisal Consulting Research Training) Kent, Ohio
- 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2002 Cincinnati State studies in arboriculture.
- Member of the TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association) since 1997
- Member of the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) since 1997
- ISA Certified Arborist since 1997
- ISA Certified Tree Worker
- ISA Certified Proctor
- Resistograph Field Technician
- ACRT Line Clearance Certified
- Ohio Licensed Pesticide Applicator
Our Roots
The roots of Back Tree Service were planted a long time ago when Tim Back was just a child. Along with his four brothers, Tim would help his father do tree work on the weekends. Later, Tim went on to become a successful welder for 8 years.
In 1982, while Tim was helping out some individuals in need of tree work, he began to realize the possibilities of a tree care service. And so it began; armed with a rope, a 041 "farmboss" chainsaw and a ’72 Chevy Nova, Tim set out to offer his tree service as a part-time venture.
His business really took off when he serviced 22 customers on 3 adjacent streets in Hamilton, OH. As word of mouth spread, his list of customers began to grow rapidly. He was able to upgrade his equipment and improve his services. Tim’s interest in trees grew as he began to study the skills of arboriculture. The vision of a full-time full-service tree care business was beginning to blossom.
In 1987 Tim attended classes with ACRT in Kent, Ohio. After which, Back Tree Service was in full swing. He began winning municipal contracts and building a reputation for quality tree care.
One of his first contracts in 1988 was a 5.5-mile stretch of trees overhanging Columbia Pkwy. Tim’s innovative approach to maintaining traffic flow and safety helped him win this important bid from the City of Cincinnati. In 1989 the city also awarded the tree work for Pricehill, a 1300 tree project, to Back Tree Service. The Village of Greenhills would soon follow. In 1990 Back Tree Service began clearance work for I&O Railroad. This relationship has continued even today as we provide service for I&O in 3 states.
In 1995 Back Tree Service moved its headquarters from Brookville, IN to Forest Park, OH. In the three years to follow the company would experience extremely rapid growth. Tim was determined to make Back Tree Service the area’s best tree care company. He added more equipment such as; a Crane, 3 Bucket trucks, 5 chippers, 3 stump grinders and numerous other vehicles and equipment. He also hired additional personnel and implemented training programs like the ISA certification. In 1998 Back Tree Service performed over 1500 jobs.
A new location was needed to handle the growing business. In February 1999 Back Tree Service became Back Tree & Landscape, Inc. and moved to a 3-acre complex just 100 yards East of the previous location. The new facility included some much-needed features like service bays, fuel storage tanks and more office space.
During
last five years we have seen a dramatic increase in demand for Tree Care. To meet this demand Back Tree Has invested in the latest technology and has moved once again. As of April 2007, our new setting is located on 3 acres at the intersection of I-275 and I-75.
Centrally located to provide great access to service the Tri-state area.
Back Tree Service enjoyed serving our citizens in the gulf area. We sent the best equipment and professional employees for over five solid months and proud to have contributed.
Due to Emerald Ash Borer and a high demand of client request Back Tree and Landscape,Inc.
is now confidently providing 100% Guaranteed EAB treatments. In, addition, we are
selling new trees at two new locations exposed along the I-275 expressway. We are also proud to be celebrating our twentieth year anniversary, and extreemly proud to have just been accredited from the Tree Care Industry.
Tim especially attributes his father, his brothers and his loving wife Tracy to his success.