Alive Arboriculture

Specialties

We are a full service arbor care company, owned and operated by experienced certified arborists. We are appropriately licensed and insured to provide all major tree services, including pruning, removals, stump grinding, hedge work, ornamental and specimen pruning, plant health care: insect and disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as deep-​root fertilization, and consulting: land divisions, arborist reports, hazard assessments, insurance work.

We are one of a few tree companies in the Portland metro area providing a full service plant health care company staffed with certified arborists that are also licensed applicators and experienced in diagnosing and treating ailments affecting plants and trees.

History

Established in 2006.

Live Earth, Inc. began as the brainchild of Dusty and Rachel Marchello back in 2001. Working within the shortcomings of other tree companies, they would discuss ways in which things could be improved «if only they had their own company». That dream became a reality in October 2006 when through a series of seemingly unrelated events, Live Earth was born! Even before it’s inception, the goal of Live Earth has always been to provide superior arbor care utilizing green options, giving nothing short of stellar customer service. Desiring to bring the knowledge gained from working for prominent tree care companies, but improve upon the customer relations lacking in the industry overall, Dusty and Rachel brought their strengths together to form an arbor care company with both a determined focus on total tree wellness and the personalized attention every client deserves.

Meet the Business Owner

Dustin and Rachel M.

Business Owner

Dustin began his career in arboriculture in 1998, receiving his ISA Arborist certification in 2001. Beginning as a groundman and working his way up through the ranks to sales rep, his experience ranges from fine gardening at the Bellagio, to climbing the tallest palm trees at the Mirage, to assisting in tree clean-​up efforts after Hurricane Katrina. While working for two prominent tree care companies, Dustin has gained the knowledge and experience that comes of working in the differing environments of several states. Dustin is also an ISA Certified Utility Specialist, and a qualified line clearance tree trimmer, as well as an American Red Cross Certified Instructor in First Aid and CPR.

Prior to Live Earth, Rachel worked in client relations for a top Fortune 500 company. She also had the advantage of seeing the day-​to-​day operations of a tree company up close because her parents owned a small company during her childhood. Rachel is currently the office manager at Live Earth, Inc.