About Us

Our Tree Care Expertise

Vista Tree Management provides precision tree care delivered by Certified Arborists to residential and commercial clients in Toronto, Ontario. We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional service and raising the bar on safe, scientific tree care in the City of Toronto and GTA.

Vista Tree Management was born out of a desire to offer safe, affordable and professional tree services based on the latest scientific advances in the industry. We strike a fine balance, offering excellent and affordable services to our clients, safe and dependable working conditions to our crews, and care for trees and the broader ecological and environmental concerns of the society we live in.

When you meet our team, you’ll understand how much we care about all three of these fundamental interests and take our responsibilities to our clients, employees, and environment to heart.

Our Promise

We’re always here to help make nature work for you. Today, tomorrow – every day.

Our Mission

Deliver beauty, functionality, and safety to every home.

Our Values

Scientifically informed tree care, building great relationships with clients, and managing trees to deliver beautiful and healthy results

Commitment to Customer Service

We are as passionate about customer service as we are skilled in tree service. That means our team is committed to building strong and positive long-term relationships through service excellence. When you partner with Vista Tree Management, you’re not just getting top-tier tree care in Toronto – you’re also hiring a team that understands the importance of honest pricing, clear project timelines, and post-work cleanup.

We make trees safe, beautiful, and functional – and we do it with a smile.

The Vista Leadership Team

Michael Kenins

Founder, CEO

Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist (ON268-1A)
Ontario Certificate of Apprenticeship, Arborist
TCIA Certified Tree Safety Professional
Ontario Exterminator (Landscape)
Tree Appraisal Qualified by Arboriculture Canada
Urban Arborist Apprentice Certificate, Honours, Humber College

Profile:

Michael is a Certified Arborist and founder of the company. Michael sat on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Commercial Arborist Association in 2022 and 2023. He worked at some of the top arboriculture companies in Southern Ontario before starting Vista Tree Management.

Michael has a BAH in Ancient History with a minor in Business and completed post-graduate studies in forestry and urban arboriculture from Oregon State College of Forestry.

Prior to switching careers into the tree industry, Michael worked in marketing and operations. In addition to a number of in-house and consulting roles in marketing, he led a medium-sized nonprofit organization with 12 staff. In that role, Michael earned significant industry recognition with awards from the United Way for Innovation and Creativity, as well as developing numerous grant and programmatic partnerships with organizations nationally and internationally.

James May

Founder, Sales and Production

Certifications:

Qualified Arborist
Arborist Apprentice trainer, Humber College
Urban Arborist Apprentice Certificate, Honours, Humber College

Profile:

James May is a qualified arborist and Honours Graduate of the Humber College Arborist Apprentice Program. He has a number of years of experience in both plant health care and tree production and is extremely skilled in rigging, groundwork, and the logistics of tree care. He worked with arborist companies large and small before joining forces with Michael to form Vista Tree Management.

Prior to entering the arboriculture industry, James graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts from George Brown, where he developed a reputation for attention to detail and his creative flair.

Always entrepreneurial in spirit, James ran a successful restaurant in Downtown Toronto before discovering a passion for trees. He is an avid athlete and passionate golfer, playing on two men’s hockey teams.

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.

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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Vista Tree Knowledge Centre

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Urban Biodiversity Monitoring: How Toronto Trees and Citizen Science Drive Ecosystem Health

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11 Top Questions about Toronto Biodiversity, Native Tree Planting, and Urban Forest Health

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Optimal Time to Prune Oak Trees In Toronto

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Pruning oak trees is essential for their health, longevity, and safety, especially in urban environments. But what’s the optimal time to prune oak trees in Toronto? The best time to prune oak trees is during the colder months, from November to March. During this period, oak trees are dormant, and the risk of contracting diseases

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Expert Winter Tree Pruning in Toronto

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How to Handle Downed Trees After a Storm in Toronto

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How to Find a Reliable Arborist

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We Make Nature Work For You

Vista Tree Management is the top Toronto tree service, delivering exceptional work by certified arborists. We don’t just care for trees, we manage them to make nature work for you – whatever your vision, we can make it a reality.

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.

What areas of Toronto do you provide tree care to?

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.

Top-Rated Tree Care Company in Toronto

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Scott W 14 hours ago

The team at Vista Tree has been great since day 1! They are always professional, friendly and work with me to find the best solutions. I am very picky when it comes to my yard and James is so patient and is always coming up with creative ways to get me everything I need done within my budget. Huge thanks to Vista Tree! I will definitely be using them again and highly recommend their services!

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Matthew St.Lawrence 14 hours ago

Just moved into a new place. Previous owners left us with some poorly maintained/dangerous trees. My neighbour recommended Vista Tree.

First guy I met was James. Super friendly and professional. He walked me through everything and seemed to really care about what he does. Great price with the quality of work they did too. Kudos to the whole team!

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Matthew St.Lawrence 1 day ago

Last year, I made the mistake of hiring the cheapest company I could find to work on my property, thinking it was the best idea at the time. Unfortunately, they did a horrible job and left me with a mess that had me seriously concerned about the health of my tree.

This year, I hired Vista Tree, and the difference was night and day. Not only did they fix the problems caused by the previous company, but they also reassured me that my tree is going to be OK moving forward. Their professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail were outstanding.

I’m so impressed with their work that I’ve now hired them on a 10-year maintenance plan, with pruning scheduled every two years, to ensure my tree remains in great shape. If you’re debating between cost and quality, trust me—Vista Tree is worth every penny. They’ve earned my trust, and I’m thrilled to have them caring for my property.

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Michael 1 day ago

I used Jim at vista tree a couple times now and he does a great job. Would highly recommend if you are looking for an honest and professional arborist

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Ourania Korentos 1 month ago

We are very happy with the pruning of our Austrian Pine that Vista Tree Management did this morning. James and his team are very professional, hard working, friendly and polite. They disposed of all the wood and did an excellent job with the clean up at the end. We would highly recommend Vista Tree Management to our family and friends.
Thank you for a job well done.
Nick and Ourania

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David Tannenbaum 2 months ago

Great to deal with Vista Tree Management. Excellent service, friendly, prompt communication, detailed explanation of the nature of the tree problems and solutions, and a key focus on safety. Their pricing is very fair. James and the team are a pleasure to work with. Clean up was perfect. Strongly recommended.

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Anton Doherty 2 months ago

The team did an amazing job. They were prompt with their response and scheduling. I received great service and advice. I will definitely use them again.

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Nick Stitt 2 months ago

The Arborist I worked with had a great knowledge of trees and gave me several options and quotes on what I could do with the locust in my backyard. I decided to have it removed and the crew made quick work of it and cleaned up. Everyone I dealt with was very professional and personable. My request for service was followed up quickly and executed quickly. Couldn't ask for more.

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sonja wade 2 months ago

This was the second time we had the pleasure of working with VISTA tree services. James, Scott and his crew returned to our property this time to prune and reduce the canopy on one of our mature Silver Maples. Once again his team was very polite and extremly professional, their workmanship and clean up was outstanding. We look forward to working with VISTA for many more years to come. We highly recommend Vista Tree.

John & Sonja

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Use our convenient online booking to choose a date that works best for you to receive your free tree care quote and site assessment from certified arborists and tree care specialists in Toronto.

This in-person appointment is your opportunity to plan the outdoor space you’ve been dreaming of and have all your questions about Toronto tree services answered by a top-rated Toronto tree company.

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.

info@vistatree.ca

+416-757-0505

About Us

Our Tree Care Expertise

Our Promise

Our Mission

Our Values

The Vista Leadership Team

Vista Tree Senior Management

Urban Biodiversity Monitoring: How Toronto Trees and Citizen Science Drive Ecosystem Health

11 Top Questions about Toronto Biodiversity, Native Tree Planting, and Urban Forest Health

Optimal Time to Prune Oak Trees In Toronto

Expert Winter Tree Pruning in Toronto

How to Handle Downed Trees After a Storm in Toronto

How to Find a Reliable Arborist

About Us: FAQs about Vista Tree Management

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info@vistatree.ca

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