Sustainability at Momentum Tree Experts in Durango, CO
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 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).