On time professional, respectful team that pays attention to detail. They cleaned up the job site better than when they found it. Very happy with the work performed and will use again. Highly recommend.

TRAQ Qualified · LTE #408 · Since 1993
Tree care in South Harrison Township done by people who climb, assess, and prune for a living — not a sales team. NJ LTE #408, TRAQ Qualified, ISA Member.
South Harrison Township was incorporated in 1883, separated from Harrison Township. The 16.0 sq mi township sits on the Salem County edge and is genuinely rural — working farms, scattered residential lots, and pre-Revolutionary settlement heritage in some sections. Tree work centers on hedgerows and farmstead specimens with rural-access logistics. Before a saw ever comes out, we read the tree — thirty years of fieldwork, TRAQ qualification, ANSI A300 pruning, all rooted in science and restraint. Less invasive, more in harmony.
Rural by design, rural in 2026.
South Harrison’s 16 sq mi is mostly working farmland with rural-residential lots scattered between. Crops range from corn and soy to nursery stock and specialty agriculture. Tree care here is hedgerow + farmstead work.
Rural access + open-grown specimens + EAB.
Six services shaped for working agricultural land + rural-residential lots.

Removal when removal is the right call — declining hardwoods, hazard trees over structures, end-of-life conifers. Crane access where take-down geometry requires it. Drop zones planned, ropes set, lawn protected; we leave the site cleaner than we found it.

Structural pruning, crown reduction, deadwood — ANSI A300 cuts, no topping, no flush cuts. We prune to keep the tree alive and structurally sound for the next decade, not to shape it for a season. Climber-on-rope for sensitive sites, lift work when geometry allows.

24/7 storm response across South Jersey — trees on houses, blocked driveways, utility-line clearance. We coordinate with insurance, document the site for claims, and stabilize what can't be removed same-day. After hours: same crew, same standard, no premium gouging.

Independent TRAQ Qualified assessments — hazard trees, real-estate transactions, HOA disputes, pre-construction reviews. Written report with species, defects, target risk, and a clear recommendation. We give you the answer the tree actually deserves, not the one that maximizes a removal job.

Tree appraisals, expert witness work, civil cases, agricultural-easement reviews, arborist letters for permits. Plain-English documentation backed by 30 years of South Jersey species and soil knowledge. When a tree's value or condition needs a credentialed answer, we put it in writing.

EAB diagnostics, soil decompaction, root-zone amendments, fungal monitoring, treatment-plan recommendations. We start with what's actually wrong before we spray anything — most "sick tree" calls turn out to be soil compaction or buried root flares. Trees treated like patients, not customers.
South Harrison Township was formed in 1883, split off from Harrison Township. Most of the township is agricultural with scattered residential settlements like Harrisonville and Cedar Grove. Tree care here means everything from field-edge windbreaks and farmstead canopies to the residential trees in the small village cores. Six signs Paul looks for first.
Splits running up or down the main trunk indicate structural failure has begun.
Healthy trees shed bark slowly. Large patches falling away in a single season point to internal decline.
Mushroom conks at the base or running up the trunk are evidence of structural decay.
New leans, or worsening leans — especially after a storm — mean the root plate may be compromised.
Lightning-struck trees often show crown dieback within 12–18 months.
If your ash tree’s upper canopy is 30%+ thinned, the tree is past treatment threshold.
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SOUTH HARRISON TOWNSHIP · CLIENTS
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On time professional, respectful team that pays attention to detail. They cleaned up the job site better than when they found it. Very happy with the work performed and will use again. Highly recommend.
— BT Peisino
Just had tree awareness come out to our property to help with a giant willow tree that needed some serious TLC. Paul and his guys were efficient, friendly and did a FANTASTIC job. The project was very well priced and the crew showed up on time and finished earlier than expected. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone!
— Shannon Prescott
Paul is incredibly knowledgeable. When he arrived for the estimate, he immediately knew all of my many trees by name; and told me helpful details about their lifespans, strengths/weaknesses, and benefits to wildlife. I needed them to remove a fully dead tree that was within ten feet of my front windows, surrounded by several mature oak trees, and close to power lines. The guys did a great job. It was so impressive to watch! Not a single twig fell on the holly bushes I planted this spring, even though they were only a few feet away from the tree. They cleaned up after themselves and finished the whole operation in about an hour. So amazing!
— Ashlyn M.
We've had Tree Awareness to our home for many jobs. I never saw a huge tree taken down before. It was amazing to watch. Paul Biester and his crew are very knowledgeable with what they do and respectful of the property they are working. Highly recommended.
— Rennes Allenbach
Very Professional group they worked with me and my neighbor to prune a difficult to reach tree and the tree looks great. The sales team and manager also worked with me to make it affordable for my situation. In short the best tree contractor I've ever used.
— Daniel Houck
I've used Tree Awareness for the past 5 years and have been impressed every time. As someone who works at an arboretum for a living, I don't want just any tree company working on my own property. Paul and his entire team are respectful, knowledgeable, and dependable. This is a talented group of arborists and professionals, not a fly-by-night tree removal business. They are a great local business you can trust.
— Doug Boyer
Same-day response on emergencies, walk-throughs scheduled within one business day. The township is rural and spread out, but the same arborist walks every property.
Reach Paul directly at (856) 241-0489 or submit the form below. We respond within one business day — same day for emergencies.
< 1 business dayPaul personally inspects every tree, walks you through what he sees, and talks through options. No high-pressure sales.
30–45 min on siteYou get a written estimate in your inbox within 48 hours — with scope of work, timeline, and price. No surprise charges.
Within 48 hoursMost jobs scheduled within a week. Same-day for emergencies. Full cleanup. Documentation provided for property files.
1–7 days typical
Three decades of South Jersey work means Paul has cared for working-farm canopy and rural-residential lots across Gloucester County. South Harrison Township is part of that.
Tree Awareness, Inc. is owner-operated and TCIA-Accredited. We keep heritage and farmstead trees alive when the structure supports it, and remove decisively when it doesn’t.
From working farms to rural-residential lots and the Salem County edge, we cover every South Harrison Township address. Before any saw comes out, we read the tree. We’re pruning specialists first; when a tree must come down, we honor it — logs become firewood and milled slabs.
Less invasive, more in harmony — that’s the work, whether it’s a single backyard or a whole block.
We work this section the way we work the rest of town — careful assessment first, then the right call for the tree.
Hedgerow oaks, windbreaks, and field-edge maples. We work the schedule around the season, not the other way around.
Ag-side trees that earn their keep. We prune for utility — shade for stock, wind cover, fence-line clearance.
Mixed-species transition ground — deciduous canopy meeting sandy or wet soil. Different species need different calls.
Mature residential canopy. We treat each yard like our own — drop zones planned, ropes set, lawn protected.
Real questions from real property owners in South Harrison Township — about credentials, process, and the work we do.
Tree Awareness, Inc. operates under NJ Licensed Tree Expert #408 — held by Paul D. Biester since 1993.
Yes. Cabling and bracing extends the life of mature heritage trees. We use TRAQ-qualified risk assessment.
Tree Awareness, Inc. is TCIA-Accredited — more rigorous than BBB for tree service specifically.
Since 1993 — over 30 years. The differentiator is the credentials we hold and the owner-on-every-job model.
SOUTH HARRISON TOWNSHIP · A VIEW FROM THE FIELD
A handful of recent jobs, climbs, and canopy moments around South Harrison Township & nearby South Jersey towns.













Walk-through with Paul anywhere in South Harrison Township. Written estimate within 48 hours. Or call (856) 241-0489 directly.
A senior arborist follows up within one business day.