Born in Normandie, France. Camille began studying forestry and arboriculture in the Alpes at the age of 16.
Since moving to the US in 2014 Camille has received his ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) arborist certification and TRAQ certification both of which he is very proud of.
A master of pruning techniques, access and movements within the trees and respecting the trees, he cares about the health of the plants and provides the appropriate advice to the customer.
When away from the tree office Camille can be found in the garden, behind a welder, under a 1965 Mustang, jumping out of an airplane or smiling, spending quality time with his growing family.
Camille’s favorite quote: "Every tree has its enemy, few have an advocate. In all my works I take the part of trees against all their enemies". JRR Tolkien
ISA Certified Arborist® and
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
CERT ID: PN-8737A
Objectives of pruning.
Our trained arborists know where to cut and how to make a proper cut in order to keep your trees strong and healthy for many years to come.
Mon Ami Arborist Services works hard to preserve trees and we understand the importance of the trees. This is why we don’t unnecessarily remove nice and healthy trees planted in a good location.
If you have any concerns about the safety of your trees please contact us before having your trees removed as there are usually alternatives to removals.
Plant smart. Do not plant the wrong tree at the wrong place.
”Incorrect procedures, and planting the wrong tree at the wrong place have caused a multitude of tree problems worldwide. It is not only bad that money is wasted for the purchase of the tree, but it is sad when the dignity of the tree is destroyed as it wanes and dies standing tightly in place for all to see.” Alex L. Shigo
We will be happy to help you choose the right tree for the location. We can also plant the tree for you and schedule follow-up pruning if needed to correct structural defects.
“To plant trees is to give body and life to one’s dreams of a better world.” Russell Page.
Installation of tree support may be needed to limit the movement of split or weak branches unions. When used properly tree support systems may extend the life of the tree or reduce the risk of mechanical failure.
While we can take care of hedges of any size, we take pride dealing with technical hedges that any common landscaper would not be able to do. No hedge is too tall or too large.
If you are the kind of person who likes to do everything for themself but you are not sure how to properly prune your shrubs and small trees, Mon Ami Arborist Services offers classes of one hour starting at $100. Price may vary on location.
Mon Ami Arborist Services has helped remove highly damaged trees by tornados in South Carolina and would do it again.
– One large mature tree can remove sixty to seventy times more pollution than a small tree.
-About 50% of a tree’s root system is found or grows at a depth of 6 inches from the ground surface. Most of a tree’s roots are found within 18 inches of soil.
-In average, the roots of a tree grows as far as between 2 to 5 times the height of the tree. Sometimes less but sometimes much more.
-Topping a tree is the second most common cause of tree decline and death (the first is planting a tree too deeply in the ground).
–Each tree protects and nurtures life.
-We need trees much more than they need us.
-Not only trees are essential for life, but as the longest living species on Earth, they give us a link between the past, present and future.
-Trees are a legacy that must be passed on from generation to generation. That legacy is infinitely more crucial today because the Earth is losing trees by the billions just when we need them more than ever.
-According to a Yale University study, our planet is suffering a net loss of 10 billion trees a year.
-In America, forest fires alone clear, on average, 4 million to 5 million acres a year.
-U.S. cities are losing about 4 million trees a year.
-There is great confusion over what a tree will tolerate and what is beneficial for a tree.
-Humans and their actions are major causes of tree problems. Find and hire people who understand trees!
-Society’s demands on the forest are more and more numerous: contribute to a better atmosphere, regulate climates, produce wood, protect soils, conserve water resources, maintain biodiversity, beautify landscapes.
-Studies have shown that there is significant evidence that green spaces improve various aspects of cognitive development. The natural environment stimulates intelligence and reduces behavioral problems.
“Trees in your back yard are a utility. The urban forest stops smog, rain runoff, landslides, and makes oxygen. As tree advocate Don Willeke once said, we’d need trees even if they were ugly and smelled bad.” Cass Turnbull, Plant Amnesty founder.
“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”. Chief Seattle