ETS is Australia's largest vegetation management company specialising in provision of tree maintenance and removal services to the electrical distribution industry.Eastern Tree Service (ETS) is a privately owned Australian company. We commenced operations in Victoria in 1981 as a specialist power line tree clearing service. In July 1999, we expanded our operations to Queensland; followed by Tasmania in 2006 and New South Wales and Western Australia in 2009. Our business has grown significantly over the last few years and we currently employ over 600 people.We currently manage vegetation around power lines across more than three quarters of Queensland and New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia.In 2004 we established a Tree Care division to further refine our vegetation management strategies. The focus of our Tree Care division is to provide expertise to assist in the maintenance of a balanced and holistic ecosystem with an emphasis on supporting indigenous flora.Since 1981, ETS has focused on delivering effective, efficient and sustainable vegetation management. Our customers include the major power companies, Local, State and Federal Government, National Parks, Large Developers, Property Managers and private property owners.Our philosophy is to deliver excellent service at a cost effective price. We focus on achievement and continually raise standards through improved efficiencies and innovative technologiesThe safety of our employees is paramount, we always aim to have zero injuries.We seek to earn the trust of our clients, our employees and the communityOur philosophy is built on our experience and expertise in identifying, assessing, and controlling the risks and making decisions that balance the cost of risk with required outcomes.We believe cost effectiveness is measured in terms of our ability to deliver on time, to meet or exceed service levels, to work as a committed team player towards a shared vision and to always be at the ready to extend our capabilities and improve work efficiency. This combination is what adds value to our business relationships and provides effective, sustainable vegetation management solutions over the long term.ETS prides itself on the skill and professionalism of its employees. In a labour intensive industry like tree work, it is imperative that our employees are appropriately trained and have the right attitude to ensure the optimum result for our clients and our company.We have established Enterprise Bargaining Agreements ensuring our employees are appropriately rewarded for the efforts they put in.Recruitment at ETS is focussed on attracting, selecting and retaining the best candidates.The recruitment process is backed up by ensuring all ETS employees receive additional training and are thoroughly inducted into ETS policies and procedures prior to commencing work. Once employed, employees are subject to continual performance monitoring and review to ensure their skills are appropriate and productivity matches the requirements of the position.We seek to provide stable long-term employment for our employees. As a result, we have a lower turnover rate than the industry average. Our work crews provide higher than average expertise in the industry. This not only relates to normal works but also to areas of high skill such as roping, crane removal and storm damage works.