Sustainability at Momentum Tree Experts in Durango, CO
At Momentum Tree Experts, we’re committed 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 in the long run.
Organic Tree Health Solutions
- Insect and Disease Management: Repellents like MCH (for Douglas-fir and spruce) and Verbenone (for ponderosa pines) act as pheromones that signal to bark beetles a tree is already full and not a good host, protecting trees naturally instead of attacking with 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 with microbes instead of 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
- 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).