About Us

York Tree Service was started by Robert Meckley in 1981 to provide pruning and tree removal services to the greater York area. In 1984, York Tree Service, Inc. incorporated and began doing electrical line clearance for P.P.L. and Met-Ed.  Since then, York Tree Service, Inc. assists Met-Ed in providing safe and reliable electric service.  York Tree Service, Inc. manages vegetation growth around electric lines by tree pruning, brush and tree removal, and herbicide application to selective rights-of-way.  Please note that York Tree Service, Inc. must adhere to Met-Ed’s line clearance specification standards.

Bruce Stryker joined the York Tree Service, Inc. team in 1984 as a groundsman and worked his way up to vice-president.  Today, Bruce handles residential and commercial sales and shares operations and administrative duties.

Jonathan Hettinger, our field manager, has been in the green industry for more than fifteen years.  He is commercially licensed in lawn care as well as tree and shrub care.  Jon is one of the first people in York County to attain his Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) status with the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA).  Jon is also the chairperson of the York Tree Service, Inc.’s company PA Dept. of Labor Certified Workplace Safety Committee.

In the early 1990s, York Tree Service, Inc. expanded its tree care services into plant health care (PHC) by providing biostimulants, pest control, and disease management. During this time, York Tree Service, Inc. developed into a reputable and reliable tree care company serving hundreds of satisfied clients in the greater York area.  York Tree Service, Inc. currently employs eighteen highly trained, skilled, and experienced arborists, including two ISA Certified Arborists (PD-0034A and PD-1068A) and one Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP). 

In 2010 Shades of Green Lawn Service, LLC was acquired by Bruce Stryker and Bob Meckley. Shades of Green offers Plant Health Care Services for your entire landscape. Every carefully crafted lawn care program begins with a soil analysis. After receiving lab results, one of our PA/MD Certified Applicators will custom design a fertilizer application and lawn care program to specifically meet your landscape needs. Contact Us Today!

Expertise

  • Accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) in 2007
  • Two International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists on Staff
  • One MD Dept. of Natural Resources Licensed Tree Expert #000816 on Staff
  • One TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) on Staff
  • Over 30 years in the tree care industry for residential and commercial clients
  • Over 27 years of vegetation management around electrical circuits
  • PA Department of Agriculture commercial licensed pesticide applicators and registered technicians
  • PA Department of Labor Certified Workplace Safety Committee
  • All employees certified by American Red Cross in First-Aid and CPR
  • York Tree Service comprehensive safety program
  • TCIA Tailgate Safety Lessons
  • Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP)
  • Aerial Rescue Practice with aerial lift and manual climbers
  • TCIA Tree Care Academy training

 

Memberships

  • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) - A worldwide professional organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation of trees and to promoting research technology and the professional practice of Arboriculture.  Operates the Certified Arborists program. Learn More
  • Penn-Del Chapter of the ISA - A  professional organization serving Pennsylvania and Delaware that supports ISA programs and policies.  Hosts an Annual Shade Tree Symposium. 
  • Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) - A professional organization that provides safety and education programs, and promotes standards of tree care practices and management information for more than 2000 Arboricultural firms around the world.  Operates the TCIA Accreditation program for adherence to ethical business practices and provision of quality service. Learn More 
  • Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association - The consumer’s premier source for professional, high quality horticultural products and services. Learn More
  • Society of Commercial Arboriculture - Learn More 
  • Society of Utility Arboriculture - Learn More 
  • Better Business Bureau - Learn More 
  • Arbor Day Foundation - Learn More 
  • York County Chamber of Commerce - Learn More

  

Awards and Affiliations

  • York Area Chamber of Commerce Finalist “2009 Small Business of the Year” Award
  • Arbor Day Activities 
  • York County Heritage Trust—perpetual tree care at the Gates House and Plough Tavern 
  • Financial support for the arts through the Cultural Alliance of York County 
  • Financial support for non-profits, walks, fundraisers, and community events 
  • Participation in the York County Business and Technology Expo 
  • Participation in the Pennsylvania Garden Show of York  and the former Mid-Atlantic Garden Show

 

PD-0034A/PD-1068A