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CA State License #1090832
We Keep Your Property Safe — Before the Next Big Storm Comes
Bears Tree Services Inc. is Santa Cruz County's trusted team for hazardous tree removal, wildfire prevention, and professional tree care across the Central Coast.
ABOUT US
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
Built from the Ground Up in the Communities We Serve
Bears Tree Services Inc. was founded right here on the Central Coast, and we've spent years earning the trust of homeowners and property managers across Santa Cruz County, Santa Clara County, and Monterey County. Led by co-owners Fernando Reyes and Josue Barranco, our crew brings deep roots in this region — not just as professionals, but as neighbors who understand what's at stake when a tree becomes a threat.
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We're fully licensed (CA License #1090832) and insured, and we back every job with the kind of work ethic that only comes from genuinely caring about the people and places we serve. Whether it's a routine pruning or an emergency call at 2am, you'll reach a real person who shows up ready to work.
Living in Fire and Wind Country Isn't Something to Take Lightly
If your property sits in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the foothills above Saratoga, the coastal canyons near Carmel, or anywhere else along the Central Coast — you already know: the landscape is beautiful and it is unforgiving.
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High winds, dry summers, and steep terrain create conditions where an overloaded branch or a dead tree isn't just an eyesore. It's a liability. It's a fire hazard. In the worst cases, it's a threat to life.
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The 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fire burned over 86,000 acres across Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, destroying nearly 1,500 structures. Many of those losses were made worse by overgrown vegetation, dead trees close to structures, and untreated debris load around homes. That fire was a reminder — not a warning. The conditions that fueled it haven't gone away.
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Proactive tree maintenance is one of the most effective things a property owner can do to reduce wildfire risk, protect structures from wind damage, and safeguard the people inside.
WHY TREE CARE MATTERS
What's at Risk When Trees Go Unmaintained
Dead limbs, dry canopy, and overgrown crowns act as ladder fuel — helping a ground fire climb into the treetops and spread to nearby structures. Regular pruning and removal of dead wood dramatically reduces this risk.
The Central Coast sees powerful winter storms with sustained winds that can snap weakened branches or uproot shallow-rooted trees entirely. End-weight reduction and structural pruning make trees dramatically more wind-resistant.
A falling tree or large limb can destroy a roof, a fence, a vehicle, or worse. The cost of preventive maintenance is a fraction of the cost of emergency repairs — or an insurance claim denied for lack of upkeep.
OUR APPROACH
We Don't Just Cut Trees — We Protect What's Around Them
Every property is different. A steep canyon lot in the Santa Cruz Mountains has different needs than a suburban backyard in Morgan Hill or a coastal estate in Pebble Beach. That's why we start with a thorough assessment before any work begins.
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Our crew uses professional-grade heavy equipment — including cranes for complex removals — to handle jobs safely that other companies won't touch. We specialize in hazardous situations: trees close to power lines, structures, or rooflines; storm-damaged trees with unpredictable failure points; fire-damaged trees that look stable but aren't.
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We also offer 24/7 emergency response, because trees don't wait for business hours.
OUR CUSTOMERS
Testimonials
"Bears was very responsive and provided a reasonable quote. Came out the next day to perform the work. Quality work while making an efficient use of time. Highly recommend."
- Gina R. (July 2026)
Defensible Space Starts With the Right Team
Cal Fire recommends maintaining 100 feet of defensible space around structures in high fire hazard severity zones — and much of our service area qualifies. That means clearing dead vegetation, limbing up trees, reducing canopy density near rooflines, and removing trees that pose direct ignition risk.
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We know these regulations, we've worked in these zones for years, and we can help you assess what your property actually needs — not just what looks tidy, but what genuinely reduces risk.
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A properly maintained property isn't just safer. It can lower your insurance premiums, keep you in compliance with local fire codes, and protect your home's value.
3 Counties Served
Santa Cruz · Santa Clara · Monterey
Licensed & Insured
CA License
#1090832
24/7
Emergency
Response
Heavy Equipment
Including
Crane Services & Stump Grinding