Leilak Anderson 

Leilak Anderson is a fully insured, certified arborist (#QU0104A). He is the North American Tree-Climbing Champion, and represents Quebec in the international competitive arborist scene. Click here to learn more about competitive climbing.

Leilak was born with an axe in hand. But really, he learned all he knows from his father, Jeb Anderson, who ran Man with the Axe for 30 years. Leilak was born and raised near Wakefield, QC,  30km north of Ottawa, and continues to care for trees in the Ottawa and National Capital region, including cottage country around the Gatineau Hills.

Using technologically advanced rigging and world-class knowledge, your trees will be cared for by the best tree experts in the region.

Trevor Bennett

Trevor is a veteran tree-climber. He brings leadership, problem-solving, and style to our well-oiled machine of tree experts.

As our foreman, Trevor can assess your trees and offer advice on site regarding a plan for tree care.

Trevor hails from Farrellton, Quebec, and has four young tree climbers in training.

Matthew Craig

Matt is our Swiss army knife: he is an indispensible member of our crew.  A forestry expert, Matt excels in precision felling, dropping a tree on a soda can on a windy day—and can make you a bench out of the fallen tree, on the spot.

In his capacity as our safety supervisor, Matthew takes the safety of our crew members very seriously. With a keen eye for detail, it is Matt who is responsible for our reputation of leaving meticulous working sites. He is currently studying to take his certified arborist exam.

Matthew is a proud representative of Rupert, Quebec, and enjoys long walks in the forest, even on his days off.

Every season we bring on an apprentice from the Horticultural school or from our community. These young people have amazed us with their tenacity in all the conditions we work in—heat, bugs, rain—and make us proud by representing our company by using the skills they learn with excellence and professionalism.