About Vista Tree Management
Learn all about our company, staff and the expertise we bring to every tree care service we provide.
Our Tree Care Expertise
We believe that great tree care is more than just trimming branches—it’s about creating safe, beautiful, and sustainable spaces that enhance your home and community. We are led by two highly credentialed arborists with years of hands-on experience, our team brings expert care and thoughtful solutions to every tree we touch.
Expert Credentials You Can Trust
Tree care is an investment, and we believe you deserve the highest level of expertise. Our team holds top industry certifications recognized in Canada and internationally. These include:
- ISA Certified Arborist
- TCIA Certified Tree Safety Professional
- Ontario Qualified Arborist (Journeyman)
- Tree Appraisal Qualified
- Manitoba Licensed Arborist
- Red Seal Horticultural Technician (Qualifying)
Tree Care That Fits Your Lifestyle
We understand that every homeowner has different needs. Whether you need tree pruning, removal, or long-term health care, our services are tailored to your property and lifestyle. Our approach prioritizes safety, beauty, and sustainability—ensuring that your trees thrive while protecting your home and outdoor space.
More than care: A Smarter Approach to Trees and Clients
We don’t just care for trees—we help homeowners, businesses, and communities make smart, long-term decisions about their landscapes. Whether you’re dealing with an aging tree near your home, looking to plant the right species for your space, or trying to improve your property’s curb appeal, we provide expert guidance backed by science and experience.
With expertise in urban tree management, storm damage prevention, tree risk assessment, and sustainable landscaping, our team helps you navigate the challenges of trees in urban and suburban environments.
The Vista Leadership Team
Michael Kenins
Founder, CEO
Michael is a highly credentialed arborist with extensive experience in tree care, urban forestry, and sustainable landscape management. He holds multiple industry-leading certifications, ensuring that homeowners and businesses receive expert tree care backed by science and best practices:
- ISA Certified Arborist (ON-2681A)
- TCIA Certified Tree Safety Professional
- Ontario Qualified Arborist (Journeyman)
- Tree Appraisal Qualified
- Manitoba Licensed Arborist
With a Certificate in Project Leadership from Cornell University, a Certificate in Urban Arboriculture (Honours) from Humber College, an Arborist Certificate from the University of Manitoba, and post-graduate forestry studies at OSU and UNB, Michael brings a rare combination of technical expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of trees in urban environments.
As the owner of Vista Tree Management, he leads a team dedicated to safe, sustainable, and thoughtful tree care that enhances both residential and commercial landscapes. He is also an instructor in the Arborist Apprenticeship Program at Humber College, training the next generation of skilled arborists.
James May
Founder, Sales and Production
James is a highly skilled arborist with a deep understanding of tree care, plant health, and the technical side of arboriculture. An Honours Graduate of the Humber College Arborist Apprentice Program, he brings years of hands-on experience in rigging, groundwork, tree production, and plant health care, making him a key part of Vista Tree Management’s expert team. His expertise ensures that even the most complex tree projects are executed safely and efficiently.
- Qualified Arborist
- Arborist Apprentice Trainer, Humber College
- Urban Arborist Apprentice Certificate (Honours), Humber College
Prior to his career in arboriculture, James pursued his passion for precision and craftsmanship in a different way—earning an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts from George Brown College. As a former chef and owner of a successful downtown Toronto restaurant, he developed an eye for detail, problem-solving, and high-pressure decision-making—all of which translate seamlessly into tree care.
Beyond trees, James is an avid athlete and passionate golfer, playing on two men’s hockey teams and applying the same dedication and strategic thinking to both his work and his game. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence help drive Vista Tree Management’s reputation for high-quality, ethical arboriculture services.
Vista Tree Senior Management
As leaders in the arboriculture industry, we help teach the next generation of arborists at Humber College and sit on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Commercial Arborist Association. We’re members of the International Society of Arboriculture, the Tree Care Industry Association, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and the Ontario Living Wage Network.
Our senior management team is composed of ISA-Certified Arborists and industry professionals with over 100 years of combined experience.
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Crew Lead
Equipment Coordinator
Arborist
Operations Manager
ABOUT US – OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Skilled. Educated. Proven.
We believe the foundation of excellence is knowledge. Trained professionals are, first and foremost, highly educated in their field, and arboriculture is no different. Prior to picking up a chainsaw, it is critical to know the science behind what, where, why, and how one makes a cut. It isn’t easy to cut a branch down – but it is impossible to put back up. That’s why we take the time and effort to ensure all our arborists are at the top of their game before heading out onto a job.
Rated #1 in Tree Care in Toronto
Vista Tree is a top-rated expert tree care company operating in the City of Toronto and surrounding areas. We are among the highest rated for our professionalism, customer service, scientific approach, and flexible problem-solving.
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About Us: FAQs about Vista Tree Management
Learn more about Vista Tree Management, our approach and what differentiates us from others working in arboriculture, urban forestry, landscaping and other fields in Toronto.
We work throughout Toronto. However, we most frequently work in: Leaside, Rosedale, Willowdale, St. Andrews-Windfields, Bayview, Yonge, Bedford Park-Nortown, Sherwood Park, Lawrence Park, Wychwood, the Annex, Edenbridge-Humber Valley, Princess Rosethorn, Guildwood, Cliffcrest, The Beaches, Leslieville, Banbury Don Mills, Forest Hill North, Forest Hill South, and Moore Park.
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Professional Associations
We are proud members of many organizations and networks dedicated to skilled labour, small business, the arboriculture industry and professional tree care and landscaping in Ontario.
