About Us

First class service at an honest price every time.

 

About STC ArborcareSteve’s Tree Cutting (STC) is a 100% Australian owned and operated, family business based on the Sunshine Coast and servicing South East Queensland since 1997. We have over 30 years’ experience and are committed to safe work practices with an environmental and community focus. We aim for zero harm and 100% customer satisfaction.

The founders, Steve and Lisa Berg have extensive knowledge in both Arboriculture and business management. Steve has worked in the industry since 1987 and has a wealth of experience in a diverse range of challenging situations while Lisa’s background in government and international business provides her with invaluable insight to business management. 

Starting out in the mid 1990’s, STC had one small truck and chipper along with a huge passion for the arboriculture industry and the Sunshine Coast region. Understanding the importance of excellent customer service, safe work practices and quality outcomes enabled us to increase our customer base from our regular private customers to the variety of commercial and private clients we have today. 

Our clients now include local government organisations, construction companies e.g. Lend Lease, body corporates, real estate agencies and utilities. Our clients expect high standards in relation to quality of the work, safety of the workers and the minimisation of collateral damage to the environment.

All STC core staff are qualified arborists, experienced to meet customer expectations including the quality aspects. STC has developed a new custom Integrated Management System (IMS) which adheres to Australian Standards; AS/NZS 4801:2001 OHSMS, AS/NZS 14001:2016 Environmental and AS/NZS 9001:2016 Quality. Our staff are trained to not only meet these standards but to exceed expectations.

We ensure all our tree work is carried out to Australian Standards AS/NZS 4970:2009 and AS/NZS 4373:2007 and all our plant and equipment is compliant to relevant standards.

Our team has grown with local Arborists and apprentices sharing the same passion and ethics as the owners, Steve and Lisa. Jake Berg, son of the owners, is a qualified Arborist with experience beyond his years. Jake is an integral part of the business and his passion for the industry, logical nature and talent for climbing ensures STC is in good hands.

The STC fleet has also grown, we now have various sized trucks, wood chippers, EWP, stump grinders and skid steers to handle any size job.

Our passion is still huge, our attitudes positive and we continue to aim for excellent customer service, safe work practices and quality outcomes for every client.

Meet the Team

Steve Berg
Arborist / Director (32 years’ experience)

  • Diploma of Horticulture (Arboriculture)
  • Qld. Arboricultural Association Qualified Contractor
  • License to perform High Risk Work – WP
  • Level II Chainsaw Operations
  • Level II Traffic Management
  • Blue Card 30215 Qld (General safety induction – construction industry)
  • M31A Electrical Awareness
  • First Aid & CPR
  • ACDC – Chemical Application
  • Civil – Excavator / Bobcat

Lisa Berg
Business Manager / Director (30 years’ experience) 

  • Diploma of Business Management
  • Cert IV Workplace Health & Safety
  • White Card Qld (General safety induction – construction industry)
  • First Aid & CPR

Jake Berg
Arborist / Team Leader (10 years’ experience)

  • Currently in training for Diploma of Arboriculture
  • Cert III Arboriculture
  • Qld. Arboricultural Association Qualified Contractor
  • License to perform High Risk Work – 
  • Level II Chainsaw Operations
  • Level II Traffic Management
  • White Card Qld (General safety induction – construction industry)
  • M31A Electrical Awareness
  • First Aid & CPR