Providing safe, affordable, and professional tree services in the West Kootenay and Thompson Nicola regions.

Our Services

Our services are available for both residential and commercial customers, including those in remote worksites. We offer a range of services including, but not limited to: 

  • Detailed assessments of a tree's overall health, including potential disease, pest infestations, or structural issues that may require intervention

  • Inspections to identify trees that pose a risk to property or people due to structural weakness, decay, or location, with recommendations for removal or maintenance.

  • Safe and efficient removal of trees that are dead, diseased, hazardous, or unwanted for landscaping purposes.

  • Pruning and cutting back tree branches to improve health, appearance, or safety, or to remove overgrowth affecting nearby structures.

  • Clearing and managing vegetation around power lines and other utility infrastructure to ensure compliance with safety regulations and prevent outages.

  • Regular shaping and maintenance of hedges to ensure healthy growth, aesthetic appeal, and boundary definition.

  • Seasonal snow-clearing services for residential properties, ensuring safe access and reducing slip hazards during winter months.

About Us

Instinct Tree is an arboriculture service based in Ymir, BC, servicing the West Kootenay and Thompson Nicola regions. We are committed to providing affordable, safe, and professional services. We work closely with our customers to ensure that we meet their expectations and needs. We hold ourselves to a high standard of work and prioritize the safety and health of the site and all who use it.

  • Nikko Ippolito

    OWNER, ARBORIST

    - West Kootenay Region

    - Industry Training Authority (ITA) Certified Arborist

    - Danger Tree Assessor (DTA) Certified

    - Fully Insured

  • Brayden Laplante

    ARBORIST (CUA)

    - Thompson Nicola Region

    - BC Fallers Endorsement

    - Industry Training Authority (ITA) Certified Arborist

    - Danger Tree Assessor (DTA) Certified

    - Fully Insured

What Our Clients Say

  • "Sean and I had Instinct Tree & Outdoors over today to take down our last tall pine tree. They arrived on time, were friendly and professional and did a great job."

    Jessica Matt

  • I'd like to give a shout out to an amazing contractor that I recently had the pleasure of working with. I manage a large property outside of Salmo and hired Nikko to remove a dozen or so dangerous trees, all near structures. Good work and great prices from a truly talented climber/arborist. Feel free to contact him if you need some trees dropped.

    Matthew Gyuricza

  • Had them out at our Shuswap Lake property a few times now to cut down dangerous trees and open up the access to the property. Very skilled and professional team. We will be highly recommending them to others! Thank you for the great job Nikko!

    Tyler Cartier

  • Really good service. Brayden did a great job of getting the work done quickly, at a reasonable price. The clean up and removal were also really well done, and greatly appreciated! Yes, I highly recommend Instinct for your arborist work!

    F.G. Paul Clark

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Get in Touch with Instinct Tree

Need expert advice or a quote? We're here to help with all your tree care needs. Whether it’s tree health assessments, removal, or seasonal snow removal, we offer safe and professional services for residential and commercial properties, including remote locations.

Reach out today by phone or email, and we’ll work with you to keep your outdoor spaces healthy, safe, and beautiful.