Meet Jeremy, the Arborist

Jeremy is a professional climbing arborist specializing in tree risk assessment, hazard redcution, and strucutrual pruning across North Alabama.

Living in Arab, Alabama, he comes from a background of four generations of tree work and a lifetime of personal experience. With over 20 years of hands-on climbing experience and deep knowledge of tree structure and failure patterns. Jeremy focuses on identifying dangerous conditions before they cause property damage or injury.

Currently Jeremy is a Ceritified Albama Urban Forester, Formerly Certified International Society of Arboriculture Arborist, Currently Certified Master Gardener, and several other field related achievements.

Heritage Arborist was built around providing honest assessments, skilled climbing work, and long-term tree safety for home and property owners.

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Why Choose Jeremy VanMaanen with Heritage Arborist?

Most tree companies focus on cutting.I focus on understanding.

Trees rarely fail without warning. Structural defects, internal decay, poor branch architecture, and imbalance develop gradually over years. When properly evaluated, these risks can often be corrected early — protecting your home, preserving valuable trees, and preventing unnecessary removals.

As a professional climbing arborist serving North Alabama, I specialize in structural assessment, precision pruning, and long-term tree health management — not just removal.

When you contact me, you are working directly with the arborist performing the evaluation and the work. I do not send salespeople or subcontract crews. Every recommendation is based on actual tree structure, condition, and risk — not production quotas.

My work prioritizes:

• Identifying structural hazards before they become emergencies

• Preserving healthy trees whenever possible

• Reducing risk through proper pruning and load management

• Providing clear, honest arborist evaluations

• Protecting your property through skilled climbing and precision work

Many companies remove trees because removal is faster and more profitable. A trained arborist understands when removal is truly necessary — and when proper pruning can safely preserve the tree for decades.

North Alabama properties, especially in established neighborhoods like Monte Sano and Blossomwood, often contain mature trees that require experience, judgment, and careful handling.

These trees add significant value, shade, and character — but only when properly maintained.Your trees are not disposable. They are structural components of your property’s safety, value, and stability.Proper arborist care ensures they remain an asset — not a liability.

Tree Removals & Storm Debris Cleanup

Most tree failures show warning signs years before they fall. Storm damage, decay, root instability, and structural defects can turn a tree into a serious hazard to your home, vehicles, and family.

I specialize in identifying when removal is truly necessary and performing it safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact to your property. Every removal is approached with careful planning to protect surrounding structures, landscaping, and utilities (like this massive pecan tree pictured, we removed in the Twickenham Historic District of Huntsville, Alabama).

Hazardous tree removal is often required when trees develop internal decay, lean beyond safe limits, suffer root failure, or have large compromised limbs that cannot be safely corrected through pruning. Removing these trees prevents sudden failure during storms, high winds, or normal aging.

Storm debris cleanup and emergency response services are available to quickly remove fallen or damaged trees, restore access, and reduce further risk.

Serving homeowners and property owners across North Alabama, I provide professional arborist evaluation to determine the safest and most appropriate course of action for each situation.

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Professional Tree Pruning & Structural Correction

Proper pruning reduces risk, improves tree health, and extends lifespan. I perform targeted structural pruning to remove hazardous limbs while preserving the tree whenvever possible

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  • Risk Assessment & Hazard Reduction

    Identify dangerous limbs, structural defects, decay, and failure risks before they cause damage. Remove what is necessary to keep the tree healthy and safe. Professional arborist evaluations help homeowners protect their property and make informed decisions.

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  • Structural Pruning, Tree Preservation, Removal if Necessary

    Selective pruning improves tree strength, reduces failure risk, and promotes long-term health. Proper pruning protects both the tree and the surrounding property. Tree preservation involves maintaining and prioritzing tree health for longevity and safety. We understand not all trees can be saved. We have performed thousands of tree removals safely and effectively when that was the only option left.

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  • Arborist Consultation and Tree Planting

    Proper tree selection and placement determine whether a tree becomes an asset or a liability. I provide arborist consultation to help homeowners and property owners choose the right species for their soil, space, and long-term goals. This includes evaluating planting locations, identifying potential future hazards, and ensuring adequate clearance from structures, driveways, and utilities. When planting is done correctly from the start, trees develop stronger structure, better root systems, and require less corrective work later. Arborist consultation also helps address concerns with existing trees, including health decline, structural weakness, or risk potential, allowing informed decisions based on professional evaluation rather than guesswork.

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