Sustainability at Momentum Tree Experts in Durango, CO

The Durango Botanic Gardens
The Durango Botanic Gardens, a public space supported by Momentum with over 60 donated tree care systems.

At Momentum Tree Experts, sustainability means more than planting and pruning. It’s a commitment to preserving healthy trees, reducing waste, protecting soil and water, and choosing greener tools and methods whenever possible. Here are the key ways we put that into practice:

Smarter Equipment Choices

  • Biodegradable Chainsaw Oil: We use Stihl BioPlus chain oil. Made from renewable vegetable oils, it breaks down naturally and avoids petroleum runoff into soils and waterways.

  • Electric Chainsaws: Our team incorporates electric saws for quieter, cleaner cutting—reducing fossil fuel use and noise pollution.

  • Cleaner Fleet: We invest in the cleanest diesel motors available and have added a hybrid vehicle to our consulting fleet to cut emissions.

Urban Wood Sustainability

  • Upcycling Lumber: Whenever possible, wood from removals is milled or repurposed into usable products, keeping valuable material out of landfills.

  • Biochar Production: Some wood waste is turned into biochar, enriching soils while sequestering carbon.

  • Replace-a-Tree Program: For every removal, we consult with clients on replanting options so properties remain shaded, beautiful, and environmentally balanced.

Organic Tree Health Solutions

  • Insect and Disease Management: Natural repellents like MCH (for Douglas-fir & spruce) and Verbenone (for ponderosa pines) block bark beetle attacks without chemicals. Azasol, a neem-derived product that is OMRI-approved, manages insects like aphids by disrupting their growth without harming pollinators, pets, or people.
  • Soil Health Boosters: Products such as Biorush+ and Oath Soil Life restore soil biology, strengthen roots, and enhance drought resilience without chemical inputs.
  • Nutrient Support without Aerial Sprays: Targeted tools like Mauget injections deliver micronutrients directly into tree systems while keeping chemicals out of the air and watershed.

Cutting Down on Chemicals

Oath Soil Life
  • Holistic Growth Regulators: Natural treatments like deflowering hormones reduce messy fruit drop without stressing the tree.
  • Organic Herbicide Alternatives: For stumps, we use treatments that prevent sprouting while protecting soil microbes and watershed health.

Education and Community Stewardship

  • Teaching Clients: Every consultation includes hands-on tree care guidance so you can keep your trees healthier longer.
  • Community Connections: We partner with conservation groups like The Durango Botanic Gardens and La Plata Open Space Conservancy to support greener, healthier public spaces across La Plata County (see our certifications and memberships).