Bartlett Tree Experts acquires Seattle Tree Preservation

Seattle – Bartlett Tree Experts expanded its presence in the Pacific Northwest with the acquisition of Seattle Tree Preservation. Bartlett said 14 employees from Seattle Tree Preservation will be joining the Bartlett team as a result of the acquisition.

Bartlett already has an established operation serving the Seattle area from nearby Kenmore, Washington, which is expanding to include the new staff and clients gained in the acquisition. The location is one of more than 100 Bartlett offices in 27 U.S. states as well as Canada, Ireland and England.

When considering his options for retirement, John Hushagen, an arborist for over 40 years and founder of Seattle Tree Preservation, chose Bartlett to purchase his business.

“When Seattle Tree Preservation was founded in 1987, we chose the name to distinguish ourselves from the many businesses at the time that did little more than remove trees,” Hushagen said. “I’m proud to have been a leader here for many years, and now the time feels right for me to retire and pass my vision of urban tree care onto a company that shares my values.”

Kevin Carr, Pacific Northwest District Manager for Bartlett, said this acquisition is a good opportunity for Bartlett. “The Seattle Tree Preservation staff will be great assets to our team. Their local expertise combined with Bartlett’s global and scientific resources will bring real benefits to all of our customers and their trees.”

This development to expand service in Seattle follows Bartlett’s 2017 acquisition of Northwest Plant Health Care in Spokane, Washington, which was a new service area for the company. Both investments are part of Bartlett’s goal to grow its business in the Pacific Northwest.