Mission Statement

Shady Lane Expert Tree Care Inc. is commited to providing environmentally friendly, high quality tree and shrub care to the most important people- Our Clients.

"Lewis being interviewed by CKVR"    

Lewis Arnold’s Professional Accomplishments

  • Founded the Ontario Commercial Arborist Association (OCAA) and served as President. The focus of this organization is to educate staff and public to bring arboriculture to the forefront in Ontario.
  • Helped develop the Arborist Training Certification Program through the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Labour. This objective is to provide qualified employees and raise the standards of the tree care industry.
  • Served as President of the Ontario Chapter of the ISA. Also received Special Achievement Award and Special Membership Award.
  • Past Director of the Ontario Shade Tree Council.
  • Past Director of the Ministry Environment Pesticide Act.
  • Past member of the ISAO Tree Evaluation Committee.
  • Past member of the Advisory Committee for Humber College.

Shady Lane’s Professional Associations and Affiliations

  • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
  • International Society of Arboriculture Ontario Chapter (ISAO)
  • Ontario Commercial Arborist Association (OCAA)
  • National Arborist Association (NAA)
  • Ontario Shade Tree Council (OSTC)
  • Landscape Ontario (LO)
  • Ontario Golf Superintendents Association (OGSA)
  • Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CSGA)
  • Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System of Canada

Shady Lane’s Employee Qualifications

Excellent service can only be provided by qualified staff! Shady Lane is committed to giving our Employees continuing education in safety, knowledge and current trends in the arboriculture industry. Our staff of highly skilled professionals works year round to provide ultimate client service. Highlights of our commitment include;

  • Industry certification through the ISA. Also, a Certified Arborist is on site with every crew.
  • Annual training and recertification for our Employees in First Aid and CPR.
  • Recognized academic learning through Humber College and Sir Sandford Fleming.
  • Government licenced applicators for insect and disease control.
  • Government training through the Apprenticeship program.
  • Continuing skills and upgrades through the ISA and NAA.