• Being green means utilizing environmentally responsible products and methods, thus minimizing ones’ total impact upon the environment.
   
• Being sustainable means to perpetuate something indefinitely. This can only be accomplished when resources are harvested and used in ways that allow the resource to thrive and replenish.

GREEN OIL
When using a chainsaw, it is imperative to lubricate the chain to promote the longevity of the bar and chain. However, when the saw is in operation the lubrication is flung off the rotating chain. Bar & chain oil is a 100% loss- directly into the environment. Most every store in North America sells bar & chain oil derived from petroleum. In most European countries, it is a law to use biodegradable lubricants for chainsaws. Foothills Tree Service is proud to state that we use 100% biodegradable lubricants in all of our saws, from Peaks & Prairies, LLC. This is good for the environment, you, and us.


RIGGING
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states: “The more you carry in your head, the less you carry on your back”. At Foothills Tree Service, we rely on ropes, pulleys, friction devices, levers, and other special tools designed for the tree care industry. Our knowledge and experience can tackle most any tree. Others in the tree care industry rely solely on large trucks and cranes, which use vast amounts of resources to operate and transport. These tools of the trade do have their place, especially for large, hazardous trees in tight spots. However, most trees can be successfully taken care of with our low impact methods and minimal equipment.

MATERIAL PROCESSING
We have at our disposal the right tools for each job. Many jobs can be taken care of with our small crew, trucks, trailers and chippers. For large jobs requiring the removal of many trees, it makes more environmental sense to use larger equipment.