Professional tree service equipment and landscape

Canterbury's Tree Topping & Land Clearing Experts

Serving lifestyle blocks, farms, and rural properties with precision and power

Our Services

From precise tree topping and tree services to full-scale land clearing, we've got Canterbury covered—backed by heavy-duty earthworks, rapid emergency callouts, mulch supply, and our landscaping supply shop for wood chip and firewood.

Tree topping and vegetation management services

Tree Topping / Vegetation Management

Tall tree topping and vegetation control for rural properties and lifestyle blocks

Professional logging equipment and timber processing operations in Canterbury

Logging Services

Selective logging, tree-line removal & timber extraction across Christchurch & Canterbury

Tree Services

Qualified arborists providing stump grinding, tree reductions, and expert tree care

Earthworks

Land clearing, station work, and heavy-duty tilling for Canterbury properties

Emergency Callouts

Rapid response for urgent tree and earthworks situations across Canterbury

Mulching

Heavy-duty paddock mulching, gorse clearing, and slash processing services

Wood Chip & Fire Wood

Premium wood chips, seasoned firewood, mulch, and calf bedding delivered

Service Areas

Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri & Banks Peninsula, Canterbury

Recent Projects

Dewhurst Land

Dewhurst Land – Hedge Topping for Pivot Installation

Hedge topping in Canterbury to prepare for a new pivot irrigation system — reduced mature hedge lines from ~9 m to 2.5–3 m, stacked slash into burn piles, and finished with a clean top cut.

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Spring Vale

Spring Vale – Logging and Site Clearing

Canterbury logging project to increase sunlight in paddocks ahead of crop planting, turning felled timber into extra income for the farmer.

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Essendon Road

Essendon Road – Logging and Tree Removal

Large-scale Canterbury logging project — removing 1 km of mature tree lines with a joint effort between MKM and RHL, timed with road closures for efficient results.

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A Bit More About MKM Trees

MKM Trees is a locally owned business serving Christchurch and Canterbury. We specialise in tree topping, vegetation management, land clearing, earthworks, and emergency callouts — delivered by a reliable local crew who know the land. With qualified arborists and a brand-new fleet of specialised gear, we handle everything from suburban jobs to full-scale clearing on lifestyle blocks and farms. We regularly work on remote properties where access, safety, and fast turnaround matter most. Our team is known for being hardworking, honest, and easy to deal with. Every job is completed to a high standard with care and respect for your property. We're proud to hold Gold SiteWise certification, backing our commitment to top-tier safety. If you're after a team with real experience, serious gear, and a reputation for quality, MKM Trees is ready when you are.

What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from customers across Canterbury who trust MKM Trees with their land clearing and tree service needs

“Mitch did a great job trimming some overgrown pines on our property. He has great equipment which makes the job more efficient and cost effective too. Very reliable and nothing was a problem. Highly recommend. Thanks Mitch.”

Storm Woolley

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“MKM did an outstanding job topping our trees, stripping the logs and mulching. Their communication was excellent, and they maintained a high level of professionalism throughout. They left the area very tidy. I 100% would recommend using them for your next project.”

Kelly Williams

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“I had seen a advert from MKM Contracting on local fb for tree topping. I messaged Mitch that I had trees to be topped. He replied within a short time and came out to view and discuss the job, later a excellent professional job with great communication had been done. I recommend MKMs business.”

Neil Francis

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Tips & Advice

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Tree Topping near Eyre River in Canterbury

Braided river corridor tree topping near Eyre River Canterbury. 17m boom saw navigates plains & river flats. West Eyreton specialist for exposed Canterbury farmland. Gold SiteWise certified.

Tree Topping near Cust Domain in Canterbury

Historic Cust Domain area tree topping Canterbury. Plains specialist with 17m boom saw. From 1860s provincial reserve to modern dairy farms. Gold SiteWise certified. Serving Cust's agricultural heritage daily.

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