Save the earth
Cut your trees, ethically
Nationally, more than 45 million dry tons of tree waste end up in our landfills, each year. In one year, a single tree removal company can generate over 1,092,000 lbs of waste that ends up in your local landfill!*
* Estimate assumes five, 20" white oak trees removed/wk
Impact of one tree service company (est. in lbs)
Pounds of trees rescued from Virginia landfills (as of 4/2025)
Who we are:
We are a group of nature enthusiasts who believe that every tree is a resource, and that ecologically minded business practices should help keep prices lower - not come at a premium!
Our goal is to lower the impact the logging and tree services industries have on Virginia landfills.
Simply put, we aim to change the status quo of throwing away valuable resources and prove that a business model that puts customers first can still succeed in today's world!
What we do:
American Roots is proud to offer tree services - from trimming your trees to ethical land clearing, we have the skills to bring your vision to reality!
But, there's a lot more...
The trees we harvest are processed and turned into things like patio pavers, signs, splitting blocks, butcher's blocks, mantles, tables, and chairs (check out our shop!) but as we grow, we will be adding wood pellets and grass seed to our list products, made with Virginia pride!
Our goal is to utilize 75% of every tree cut into a secondary product by the end of June, and 90% by October. Every service and product purchased helps us get one step closer to that goal!
The American Roots Difference
Reduce Impact
Before you cut, consider what will be done with your trees once they're removed.
Will they just end up in the landfill, or will it be turned into something useful?
Knowing how your tree service handles trees after cutting helps ensure your trees don't end up contributing to Virginia's growing landfill waste problem!
Reuse Materials
Nearly every tree can be reused. (which could end up saving you a lot of money!)
Whether it's a fence, a barn, a shed, a deck, a patio, or nearly any other project requiring wood, the trees on your property could provide you with the lumber you need, which keeps your costs down, and keeps the trees on the land they grew up on!
We especially want to turn your special tree that has reached the end of it's lifespan into something you can cherish forever! We specialize in custom woodwork, and (especially in situations where there is little wood remaining) we can turn your special tree into pieces of wooden jewelry the whole family can keep!
Upcycle
Let your tree become something new! (Why waste something with so much value?)
Even turning those trees into lumber, firewood, mulch or pulp will give each tree a second, useful life, and help to keep Virginia landfills tree-free!