About us

Our Commitment to the Last Frontier

At Paul’s Tree Service, we know it might seem like an oxymoron to call a tree company 'environmentally friendly.' The reality is that our work has an impact, but we believe it is our responsibility to limit that footprint wherever we can. We aren't interested in just putting a 'green exterior' on our company; we are focused on real steps to protect Alaska’s future. While we can’t eliminate every impact, we take deliberate actions to reduce it:

  • We use biodegradable bar oil and 2-cycle mix to prevent soil and water contamination.

  • All business cards and work orders are printed on recycled paper.

  • We offer fully paperless communication and billing options to save resources.

  • 100% of organic debris is repurposed, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

We live here, we work here, and we’re dedicated to keeping Alaska's landscapes healthy for the next generation

Spruce Up Anchorage (SUA)

Spruce Up Anchorage began in 2020 in response to the Spruce bark beetle outbreak. The beetle epidemic impacted Anchorage for many years and the landscape was radically changed in the more recent years leading up to 2020. For Paul and his team at Paul's Tree Service, this was the opportunity to give back to a community that has always been so supportive and nurturing to the company.

Starting in 2020, Paul’s Tree service donated 200 spruce saplings to residents of Anchorage and Eagle River. Many recipients, friends and family asked about donating money to the program and were touched by how the program was dedicated to Betsy Guzenski, Paul’s mother who had passed away, as well. This year we made the decision to register as a non profit and expand upon our impact in the community and how we can help.

Visit the website to learn more.

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    Paul Guzenski

    Owner + Founder

    Paul is an ISA Certified Arborist, with credentials from Paul Smith's College in New York's Adirondack State Park. Originally from Long Valley, New Jersey, he moved to Alaska in the mid-2000s. When Paul isn't climbing trees for work, you can find him climbing for fun- whether it be rocks, trees, or ice! He also is passionate about fitness on the ground- he has no plans to slow down his climbing any time soon, so weightlifting and running keep the climbing possible! He loves dogs, long drives, and his amazing family and friends.

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    Lisset Maribel

    Office Manager

    Lisset is our outstanding lead office manager. For three years she has been a cornerstone of PTS. She loves food, nature walks, and all different kinds of music! When she isn't working hard helping both customers and the staff in the field, she spends time training to become a nail technician. 

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    Ashley

    Office Manager

    Ashley is our fantastic assistant office manager. She began with PTS in 2020 and the time has flown by! Ashley loves hiking, reading and watching movies. (Harry Potter is her favorite!) Ashley also writes poetry in her spare time, and has a goal of being a published author in the next few years. She is currently expecting her second child, and the PTS team cannot wait to welcome the baby! She also plans on going back to school one day to finish her Bachelors in Biology.