
Headwaters Tree Service
Serving the the Methow and Lake Chelan valleys, all the tributaries, and beyond.
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: HEADWTS766B4
Willis Nielsen
I am the owner and operator of Headwaters Tree Service LLC, a licensed, bonded, and insured tree service based in Winthrop WA. With 15+ years of experience in the industry, I offer a broad spectrum of services related to trees.
I was born and raised in north central Washington, and spent my childhood and younger years living in Stehekin, at the remote far end of Lake Chelan. Growing up in the wilds of the rugged north cascades, hard work was simply a part of everyday life. I developed a strong work ethic, learned how to safely use a power saw and work around heavy equipment at a young age. This upbringing absolutely laid the foundation of what Headwaters Tree Service LLC is today.
I now call the Methow valley home, having migrated “over the hill” from Stehekin. I thoroughly enjoy working as an arborist and all aspects of tree service life. I value developing relationships with people and businesses within the community through my work.Tree work is my passion. I provide skilled, honest work, and treat your property like it’s my own.




Our Services

Tree Climbing and Precision Felling
Older trees, diseased trees, live or dead trees – those that become a hazard or pose a threat to property often reach a point where removal is the best option. Maybe that cottonwood was a nice little tree when you built the house twenty-five years ago, but it’s grown up rapidly and now looms over your home and is quick to shed limbs when the wind picks up. More…

Chipping and Debris Disposal
Chipping is a huge part of most tree jobs; it makes clean-up efficient and timely. It is a great alternative to burning during the dry summer months when fire danger is high, or any time of year to help keep the valleys’ air clean. With up to 12” diameter chipping capacity, whether large or small – we’ll make sure your brush piles, branches, and small trees go away. More…

Thinning and Defensible Spaces
Making sure your home and property are defendable in the event of a wildfire is something everyone should take seriously. Luckily there are some basic steps to help ensure not only the safety of your home and outbuildings, while simultaneously increasing the health of the trees and natural environment surrounding your home. More…
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Contact us today for a FREE estimate or to ask questions about your project.
Headwaters Tree Service, LLC
Winthrop WA 98862
(509)470-4086






