Workman Forestry
Workman Forestry, LLC is a tree service and forestry company in Gainesville, FL serving residential, commercial, and government customers throughout Gainesville and surrounding areas. Tom Workman, who holds an M.S. in Forest Ecology from the University of Florida, founded the company in 2010. Kelly McPherson, an ISA Certified Arborist with an M.S. in Botany from the University of Florida, handles arborist consulting: tree inspections, formal risk assessments using the ISA TRAQ methodology, species and site planning, and guidance on local permitting requirements. The crew performs planned and emergency tree removals as well as pruning for clearance, directional growth, weight management in older trees, and structural pruning of young trees. Work is carried out with bucket trucks, compact spider lifts, chippers, ground protection mats, and full-size and mini skid steers, chosen to limit ruts and impacts to the yard. Debris is chipped on site, and the resulting fresh or decomposed mulch is delivered to the Gainesville area. The company is insured and offers free estimates.
Services
Arborist consulting
An ISA Certified Arborist consults on tree health, structural integrity, species selection and individual tree decisions.
Tree risk assessment
Formal risk assessments performed using the ISA TRAQ methodology, giving property owners a documented basis for decisions.
Tree inspections
Tree inspections that evaluate tree health and structural integrity.
Tree removal
Planned and emergency removals, with trees pieced down using bucket trucks or compact aerial lifts.
Tree pruning
Pruning for clearance, directional growth, weight management in older trees and removal of dead parts over structures.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
5611 Lake Shore Dr, Gainesville, FL 32641, USA
FAQs
What tree services does Workman Forestry offer?
Workman Forestry offers arborist consulting, tree inspections, tree risk assessments, planned and emergency tree removal, tree pruning, structural pruning of young trees, on-site chipping, mulch delivery, and guidance on tree permitting.
Is there a certified arborist on staff?
Yes. Kelly McPherson is an ISA Certified Arborist. She holds ISA Certification, the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), and the Florida ISA Prescription Pruning Qualification, and she joined Workman Forestry in 2017.
Do you charge for an estimate?
No. Workman Forestry offers free estimates. Call 352-727-8347 to have your tree work looked at and priced.
What areas do you serve?
Workman Forestry serves Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas, working with residential, commercial, and government customers.
How do you protect my yard during a tree removal?
The crew uses ground protection mats to minimize ruts and impacts to the yard, chooses the access route carefully around obstacles and customer preference, and can use compact lightweight aerial lifts where a bucket truck would be too heavy or too large.
What happens to the debris from my tree?
Debris is chipped on site, which keeps the job site clean and safe and avoids leaving piles at the curb. The wood chips become mulch, and Workman Forestry delivers fresh and decomposed mulch to the Gainesville area.
Can you help with tree permits or questions about who owns a tree?
Yes. The arborist advises on permitting requirements and helps property owners navigate the process. If you are uncertain about tree ownership or your rights, the arborist can help you think through the situation and provide professional documentation to support your case.
How long has Workman Forestry been in business?
Tom Workman founded Workman Forestry in 2010.