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About Us

We are a locally owned, full service tree care company, serving the greater Duluth area. We are fully insured, focused on communication, and will have an ISA Certified Arborist on every job. 


Tettegouche Treecare is owned and operated by Jacob Busiahn, who has been working with and studying trees for 10 years and counting. He has a bachelors degree in Forestry from the University of Minnesota, is an ISA Certified Arborist (#MN-4552A), holds the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, and is the Past President of the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture. 


Jacob is passionate about working with trees, learning about trees, and talking about trees!

Mission of Tettegouche Treecare

  • Provide high quality tree care based on scientific research and industry standards.
  • Communicate effectively and provide accurate information to clients, in order to give them the confidence they are making the right decision for their trees.
  • Promote preservation of trees, and when possible, offer alternatives to removal when there are "conflicts" with trees and people.

Tree Services Offered

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Tree Pruning / Tree Trimming

Proper pruning in open grown trees is essential to developing strong structure and desirable form. Trees that receive appropriate pruning while young require less as they mature, and are less likely to be damaged during storms. Types of pruning include:

  • Formative/Structural (reduces likelihood of failure during storm)
  • Hazard mitigation
  • Raising
  • Reduction
  • Thinning
  • Fruit tree pruning

Learn more about tree pruning

Tree Support Systems (Cabling and Bracing)

Cables, bolts, and braces can often be used to reduce the likelihood of failure in trees that have structural defects (cracks, co-dominant stems, weak branch attachments, etc.).  Reduction pruning is typically used in conjunction with these support systems.

Tree Removal

We take pride in keeping trees healthy and in place, but recognize that sometimes trees must  be removed. We perform low impact tree removals with safety as our highest priority. 


We are fully equipped to remove all debris from the site, but we also offer the option of creating a "wildlife tree". A wildlife tree leaves the bottom portion of the trunk for wildlife habitat.  We cut the tree in a way that makes it appear to have broken naturally and can create bird boxes and place special cuts which attract bug-eating bats to roost. Leaving a wildlife tree is beneficial to the ecosystem, and offers a great opportunity to watch the natural world in your own backyard.

Consulting

We provide consulting and management plans for residential property owners, cities, home owners associations, golf courses, property managers, and developers/contractors. Consultation services include:

  • Tree preservation plans
  • Emerald ash borer management plans
  • Tree master plans 
  • Construction/landscape plan review
  • General residential landscape consulting
  • Municipal tree ordinances
  • Arborist reports (Tree Risk Assessments, etc.)

Soil/Root Issues

Trees displaying issues above ground are usually a result of an issue below ground. We can help you diagnose and treat:

  • Stem girdling roots
  • Compacted soils
  • Surface roots (unless a result of high water table)

Tree Planting

Trees are planted with the hope/expectation that they will be enjoyed for many years to come.  But too often tree planting mistakes drastically reduce the lifespan of the tree. Planting too deeply or with uncorrected root defects are common errors. Choosing the right species for the specific site, helps to give each tree its best chance at a long and healthy life. We love to provide guidance for property owners, whether they wish to do the planting themselves, or have us plant trees for them. 

Learn more about planting a tree that lasts

Tree Risk Assessments

Trees provide a long list of benefits, but critical defects can turn a tree into a liability. We offer comprehensive Tree Risk Assessments, taking into account the likelihood of tree failure and targets at risk. In some situations the likelihood of failure can be reduced by pruning and tree support systems (cabling and bracing).

Learn more about Tree Risk Assessment and Minnesota tree law

Tree Injections and Growth Regulators

Tree injections can protect against emerald ash borer, Dutch elm disease, bronze birch borer, gypsy moth, and others. 


Tree growth regulators slow the above ground growth of a tree, allowing it to direct more of its energy to root growth and natural defenses. This can increase the longevity of stressed trees, its drought tolerance, and disease resistance. It will also lengthen the time required between pruning. 

Tree Inventory

We offer tree inventory services for any property owner - residential, municipal, home owners associations, golf courses, and construction/development. Tree inventories are essential for larger properties to confidently budget and manage their trees. 

Training and Education

Whether it's just you in your backyard or a large group, we love educating people about trees. We offer the service of speaking and presenting on a number of tree related topics, such as: pruning, planting, species selection, invasive species (emerald ash borer, buckthorn, etc), and many others.

Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species can take a landscape from healthy to a dense monoculture in a matter of years by out competing native species. We remove and manage woody invasive species such as buckthorn, exotic honeysuckle, and others.

 All work will be performed by, or under the supervision of, an ISA Certified Arborist and meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) tree care standards (A300 ) 

  “If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.” – Jack Handey

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