Danger-tree felling
Hazardous, dead and compromised trees around roads, trails, structures, utilities and active work areas.
Public sector · communities · wildfire
Tree services built for larger operations.
Field leadership, practical felling capability and disciplined project coordination for municipal, community, commercial and wildfire-related tree work across Alberta.
- WCB 11119443
- $5M liability insurance
- WTA Level 3 Faller
- Year-round operations
Operational capability
More than a residential tree crew.
Rafter Seven pairs technical field execution with the planning and accountability expected on public-sector work.
Our operating model draws on municipal and wildland firefighting, emergency management, incident operations, training, contract administration and high-consequence felling. That background supports clear communication, documented scope, hazard-led planning and a crew that understands how its work fits into a larger operation.
Burnt-tree remediation
Assessment-led felling and material management in fire-affected stands with unstable or compromised timber.
Wildfire support
Day-rate or project-based felling support, subject to incident requirements, crew availability and scope.
Municipal tree work
Planned tree removals and larger scopes on community, public-space and operational properties.
Fuel-reduction projects
Tree and vegetation work supporting community mitigation and wildfire-risk-reduction objectives.
Large-scale felling
Efficient multi-tree work for acreages, commercial sites, rights-of-way and defined project areas, with day-rate pricing where conditions allow.
Aerial site perspective
See the full scope before the work begins.
When useful and requested, drone imagery can support site overview, assessment, project planning and documentation for larger or difficult-to-access areas.
Drone footage from a completed large-area felling project. View the aerial before-and-after field reel ↗Relevant experience
Fire-service thinking in the field.
Field decisions are grounded in operational experience, not a marketing label.
Craig Lafleur brings more than 18 years across municipal and wildland firefighting, emergency response, technical training and field operations, including six years on a BC Wildfire Service Unit Crew and experience as a BC Wildfire Danger Tree Faller. He is a WTA Level 3 Faller. As Rafter Seven’s Lead Faller / Field Operations Manager, he leads climbing, technical removals, larger felling scopes and field execution.
Rafter Seven owner and Strategic Operations Director Bronwyn Taylor brings more than 20 years across public safety, emergency management, disaster response, fire service, consulting and incident operations. She leads contract management, municipal relationships, coordination, documentation and safety systems.
Hazard-led execution
Work zones, controls and removal methods are matched to the tree, targets, terrain and surrounding operation.
Contract coordination
A clear point of contact for scope development, documentation, scheduling and municipal relationships.
Scalable support
Qualified specialists and trusted equipment subcontractors can be coordinated when the project genuinely requires them.
Project development
Give us the outcome and constraints.
We can review a defined scope, help clarify operational requirements or discuss contractor-roster and standing-work opportunities.
Aerial imagery can support site overview, assessment and project documentation when requested, useful and operationally appropriate.
- Project contextLocation, objectives, timelines, known hazards and the organization responsible for the site.
- Scope and site reviewTree counts or work areas, access, public interaction, utilities, material handling and documentation needs.
- Delivery modelProject price, day rate or another suitable structure based on the actual requirements.
- CloseoutCompletion against the agreed scope with the required communication and documentation.
Trusted contractor
Relationships built through completed work.
- Lac Ste. Anne County
- City of Spruce Grove
- Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124
Insurance & compliance
Rafter Seven maintains active Workers’ Compensation Board coverage and $5 million in liability insurance. Project-specific documentation and requirements can be discussed during procurement or scope development.
Featured public-sector review
On time. On budget. Safely coordinated.
Rafter Seven Tree Management was contracted by the MD of Lesser Slave River No. 124 and the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service to do FireSmart work in Marten Beach and Canyon Creek. Contract was on time, on budget, Craig worked with our crew to make sure everything was done safe and everyone knew what was being done. Would recommend Rafter Seven for any FireSmart work you may need.
Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service · Facebook recommendation
Client feedback following contracted work for the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124 in Marten Beach and Canyon Creek.
Quoted client wording. FireSmart is a registered trademark of Partners in Protection Association. This review does not represent FireSmart Canada certification or affiliation.
Local project feedback
What Lesser Slave River clients said.
Residential feedback from completed tree work in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124.
These comments speak to the same field priorities required on larger scopes: controlled felling, efficiency, direct communication and fair pricing.
“Knocked out quite a few leaners and danger trees at our place. Great job—thanks Craig.”
Jamie Coutts · Facebook feedback
“We had Craig take down a few trees in our backyard. It was a difficult job, but they pulled it off without an issue. Highly recommend Rafter 7 Tree Management.”
Angela Wentzell · Facebook feedback
“Just had Craig and company take down a couple big spruce trees for us. Might have taken an hour and they were done. Great job and great price. Highly recommend.”
Nelda J. Armstrong · Facebook feedback
Procurement questions
Starting a conversation.
Where does Rafter Seven accept projects?
Regular operations are based in Lac Ste. Anne County and cover communities, counties and rural sites within approximately 250 km of Spruce Grove. Larger, specialized and multi-day municipal or wildfire-related scopes are considered across Alberta case by case.
Can you support winter work?
Yes. Rafter Seven operates year-round, including winter, subject to weather, access and safe operating conditions.
Do you provide equipment-heavy clearing?
Our core strength is skilled felling, climbing and field execution. When a scope requires mulching, stump grinding or other machinery, trusted subcontractors can be coordinated as part of the project.
Can ISA Certified Arborists be included?
Yes. ISA Certified Arborists are engaged when formal arboricultural assessment, expertise or documentation is required. Rafter Seven does not imply that every crew member holds that certification.
Who handles contract inquiries?
Bronwyn Taylor leads contract management, municipal relationships and project coordination. Email bronwyn@rafter7trees.com with the organization, location and proposed scope.
Municipal, community or wildfire scope
Start the contract conversation.
Send the organization, site location, desired outcome, timing and any available scope documents.