Born and raised in Louisiana, Middlesex Tree owner Derek Babineaux filled his days with fishing, hunting and climbing the beautiful live oak trees of the South. It was there that Derek first devel- oped his deep love for the outdoors. As a child his mother would tell the babysitters if they ever couldn't find her son, look up in the trees-he will always be there. Sure enough, he aways was! During his formative years, Derek's family moved to Connecticut. Marveling at the fall foliage, every year he would watch the life cycles of trees. What started out as a childhood pastime only but MIDDLESEX TREE, LLC. Tree Experts You Can Trust Arborist Derek Babineaux Brings His Expertise to the Shoreline grew into a stronger passion as an adult, which led him to make the business of trees his life's work. Over 15 years ago, Derek, who is now a licensed arborist, founded Middlesex Tree, a tree removal and tree care company that specializes in precision felling, advanced rigging and arborist services. Derek is an expert climber-not surprising-as family members fondly recall his youthful climbing days. "You could never get Derek inside, even today staying inside is a torture to him," his wife Amanda laughingly admits. As a li- censed arborist with the Connecticut De- partment of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and a member of the Connecticut Tree Protective Association as well, Derek is required to consistently maintain the highest level of knowledge about properly caring for and preserving the health of the tree. Derek also spends a great deal of time educating the public about how crucial trees are to life on this planet, and that without them we simply would cease to be. While his goal is always to preserve the tree, an arborist is always at the mer- cy of Mother Nature. There are so many new invasive bugs and diseases that are 860-339-5605 I middlesex-tree.com hurting our forests and local landscaping. When Derek is absolutely sure that a tree cannot be saved, his priority turns to safety and efficiency. He is often tasked with performing some very technical removals. Using advanced climbing and rigging techniques, Derek and his team ensure that every job is completed safely and efficiently. After more than 15 years in business, Middlesex Tree remains family-owned and operated locally. Derek takes great pride in personalizing each service to meet the needs of his clients, while doing his part to protect and save our area's beautiful trees. Born and raised in Louisiana , Middlesex Tree owner Derek Babineaux filled his days with fishing , hunting and climbing the beautiful live oak trees of the South . It was there that Derek first devel oped his deep love for the outdoors . As a child his mother would tell the babysitters if they ever couldn't find her son , look up in the trees - he will always be there . Sure enough , he aways was ! During his formative years , Derek's family moved to Connecticut . Marveling at the fall foliage , every year he would watch the life cycles of trees . What started out as a childhood pastime only but MIDDLESEX TREE , LLC . Tree Experts You Can Trust Arborist Derek Babineaux Brings His Expertise to the Shoreline grew into a stronger passion as an adult , which led him to make the business of trees his life's work . Over 15 years ago , Derek , who is now a licensed arborist , founded Middlesex Tree , a tree removal and tree care company that specializes in precision felling , advanced rigging and arborist services . Derek is an expert climber - not surprising - as family members fondly recall his youthful climbing days . " You could never get Derek inside , even today staying inside is a torture to him , " his wife Amanda laughingly admits . As a li censed arborist with the Connecticut De partment of Energy and Environmental Protection ( DEEP ) and a member of the Connecticut Tree Protective Association as well , Derek is required to consistently maintain the highest level of knowledge about properly caring for and preserving the health of the tree . Derek also spends a great deal of time educating the public about how crucial trees are to life on this planet , and that without them we simply would cease to be . While his goal is always to preserve the tree , an arborist is always at the mer cy of Mother Nature . There are so many new invasive bugs and diseases that are 860-339-5605 I middlesex-tree.com hurting our forests and local landscaping . When Derek is absolutely sure that a tree cannot be saved , his priority turns to safety and efficiency . He is often tasked with performing some very technical removals . Using advanced climbing and rigging techniques , Derek and his team ensure that every job is completed safely and efficiently . After more than 15 years in business , Middlesex Tree remains family - owned and operated locally . Derek takes great pride in personalizing each service to meet the needs of his clients , while doing his part to protect and save our area's beautiful trees .