Our Story
Over the Years
1996 • Our first Utility Truck
2000 • Our first truck; a Jonsered crane mounted on an FL 70.
2000 • Our first job with the new loader.
1987-88
Owner Greg Bonnes starts his journey with Tree Trimming.
1989
NR Tree Service Established
1989
First Brush Chipper
1990
Purchased our First Chip Truck
1996
Purchased our First Utility Truck
1997
Trish Bonnes joins NR Tree Service
1998
Tom Martin joins NR Tree Service
1999
Purchased first Stump Cutter & Brush Chipper
2000
Purchased Our First Truck
2003
Purchased Skid Steer
2006
Custom built one of the first remote control bucket truck
2013
New Chipper Truck
May 2016
Jackson Bonnes joins NR Tree Service
March 2020
Ellefant joins the fleet
August 2022
TreeZilla joins the fleet
1987-88 • Greg Bonnes Learns Tree Trimming
1989 • Our first brush chipper. Still chopping brush at New Richmond Golf Course at 6000hrs.
1998 • Our second Chipper Truck
Revolutionizing the Industry
We take tree care and removal seriously. N.R. Tree Service aims to revolutionize the tree industry by employing new technology and techniques that provide our customers and employees with a safer, cleaner and quieter job site.
Revolutionizing the Industry
Best pricing, relaible service and safety is our goal. We take tree care and removal seriously. N.R. Tree Service aims to revolutionize the tree industry by employing new technology and techniques that provide our customers and employees with a safer, cleaner and quieter job site.
↑ Ellefant
Ellefant
• The safest, fastest, most cost effective, tree cutting and removal system.
• Ours is the only Jonsered 1188S in North America.
• It’s the fastest crane in the world and has the fastest cutting head in North America.
September 2016
Jackson Bonnes cuts a tree remotely.
April 2018
A concept is born and a partnership with Timberland Truck Sales begins.
March 2018
Manifestation of design and specs realized for the first time.
November 2019
Greg Bonnes with the Ellefant builder, Jack Lippet. Pittsburg Tree Care Industry Association show.
November 2019
Greg Bonnes’ first time in Ellefant at the TCIA show.
August 2020
Jackson Bonnes operate Ellefant for the first time.
Sept 2020
NR Tree Service staff and employees with Ellefant.
Jack Lippett and his crew at Timberland Trucks with Greg and Jackson Bonnes of NR Tree Service.
Inspiration & Mentors
We couldn’t have done it without you.
Inspiration & Mentors
We couldn’t have done it without you.
Daryn Powers CPA
George Cody
Karl and Steve Skolglund
Neighbor & Mentor
Mark Zubay
Tree Climbing Mentor
Tom Johnson
New Richmond Golf Course • Trimming Teacher
Bill and Rita Lawson
Mentors and Business Incubators
John Mlaker
Associate & Utility Truck Wizard
T N’ T Metals
Fab shop that has always had our back
Jack Lippett • Timberland Trucks
Like Minded Partner & Mentor