about bear creek

Expertise, Integrity & Sustainability

For over 15 years, we’ve provided expert tree care and forestry with an emphasis on safety, customer satisfaction and sustainable forest management.

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Mary Moxon
January 18, 2025

Bradford is professional, knowledgeable, and a delight to work with. He did a variety of tree work in our yard and put Together a long term plan that considered the health and the look of some trees that had been neglected. His expertise was valuable . He is conscientious about safety and clean up and a good communicator. I would recommend him whole heartedly!

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Thomas Hamilton
January 18, 2025

What do I have to say about Bear Creek Forest Management and Tree Service? If you need prompt, professional service at a reasonable price, Bradford, at Bear Creek is the person to call. When there was a windstorm and 4 tall pines fell across my drive, I called Bradford, and he was there to clear the way so I could get to work. When I was worried about 100 ft dying trees next to my home, he climbed them and lowered sections down individually without ever touching the house. When I had to replace a sky light because a large oak lost a limb, Bradford climbed the tree and removed hazardous limbs a trimmed the entire tree. In the forest adjacent to my house in Williams, Bradford removed tall beetle kill trees and thinned out closely spaced smaller trees to make the property safer and eliminate ladder fuels. He took the time to walk with me through the forest to mark which trees he would remove, explain why, and answer any questions that I had. He worked efficiently with specialized equipment and left a much more appealing and safe forest. And did so at a reasonable price. I’ve talked with quite a few tree services in the area and have hired a few in the past. None could come close to my satisfaction with Bear Creek Forest Management and Tree Service.

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Adrienne Calabrese
November 26, 2024

Bradford and his crew came to my place today and successfully removed a large madrone that was growing close to and leaning over a building. From the initial communication with Bradford, to the completion of the tree removal, all work and contact occurred seamlessly. I would hire Bear Creek again. I give them a high recommendation for their skills, care and quality of work.

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J Goshorn
November 20, 2024

The Bear Creek Forest Management team has done a terrific job with our mature oak / walnut trees & the newer fruit trees. Their tree thinning has made the large trees much safer, healthier & more picturesque. In addition, the fruit trees are much more vigorous & productive. Bradford’s sensible defensible space advice & fuel reduction ideas around our property & neighbor’s has been invaluable, they safely removed several very large trees hanging over our house. We rely on Bradford’s keen observations + insightful suggestions to keep our home landscape safe & attractive. Bear Creek Forest Management & Tree Service is best in class, we highly recommend them!

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Conny Lindley
November 18, 2024

Bradford and his crew have done an exceptionally professional and sensitive job of restorative thinning on our 95 acres of diverse forest, greatly improving the heath of the forest. He has worked for us personally, as well as in conjunction with NRCS grants. I cannot overstate how highly I would recommend Bear Creek Forest Management. Bradford has also tackled multiple situations with difficult to remove trees near our home. He is an expert tree climber and faller. He is an excellent and clear communicator, and very easy to work with. He has the highest integrity in every aspect of his work. If there were 10 stars, he would be a 10!

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Joe Stuart
November 17, 2024

Bear Creek Forest Management and Tree Service is top notch when it comes to getting the job done with quality workmanship, attention to detail and efficient use of their time and your money. They have extensive experience coupled with the right equipment and the desire to make customers happy with solid results. They are reliable, trustworthy, honest and enjoy doing the work that they do. I would highly recommend them.

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Humble Thumb
November 17, 2024

Bradford and his team have been helping our community with all things tree related for many years, (I think going on 10 years now). He's the only person we contact when we need help. Seriously, the guy is awesome. Ten thumbs up.

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Benji V
July 20, 2024

Bradford did an excellent job clearing brush from my property with his mulcher machine. He accomplished everything he said he would get done and stuck to the agreed upon price. I would definitely recommend him for any brush clearing project

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Daniel Christopher
July 19, 2024

I would recommend Bear Creek to anyone needing tree work or thinning done on their property. They're very professional and skilled. Bear Creek felled some large pines for me and put them safely and and efficiently where they needed to go.

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David Nolen
July 17, 2024

Bradford and his crew took down a couple of dozen trees surrounding my house, working efficiently and harmoniously with the land and the rest of the forest. Not a branch touched my house or deck. I spent hours in awe of his expertise and calm quietude as he worked each tree with precision and ease. He's also a great communicator and shows up on time. Very reasonably priced for the amount of work expended, and left the worksite super clean. I recommend him heartily!

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Eileen Stiles
June 21, 2024

Bradford and his crew were professional and simply good , kind people to have on our property. They were highly skilled, prioritized safety and efficient with little disruption and left the area clean. Reasonably priced as well. Highly respected and highly recommended. Sincerely, Eileen Stiles, Williams Oregon.

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Thomas Redding
March 23, 2024

Bear creek has been invaluable to me in maintaining my forested property. Bradford is able to fell trees with great precision, amazing to watch him drop a 150 foot tree exactly where he intends. Couldn’t recommend this service more highly, affordable, reliable, knowledgeable crew.

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J Struts
March 14, 2024

Bear creek got the job done with safety and timeliness. Bradford's care for the environment and community are evident in his practices. They strive to leave a positive impact on the future of the forest.

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Sandra King
March 12, 2024

This was our first experience with Bradford and his team at Bear Creek Forestry. And it was absolutely the best in every way. A friend recommended we talk with him about some work we needed on our undeveloped 10-acre forested property just outside the City of Grants Pass. Bradford took the time to listen to our concerns, to view the property, and then make excellent recommendations about several options that would make it possible to meet our goals to improve the health of the landscape, land, soil, forest growth, and improving resilience to wildfire damage. His recommendations, the quality of work and professionalism of his entire team throughout the process were all Excellent. We continue to receive unsolicited comments about how beautiful and healthy the property looks. If there is such a grade as A+++, it would be the perfect score for Bradford and his team in all areas. We recommend him 100% and will continue to work with Bradford and team on all our forest and landscape projects.

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Brandon F.
March 6, 2024

These guys are the real deal. Honest workers and very skilled. I highly recommend them

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Christine
February 26, 2024

Very pleased with the tree service Bradford provided. He worked hard and got the job done in timely and professional manner. Would highly recommend!

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Gary Anderson
February 10, 2024

Bear Creek has removed multiple trees and a leaning tree in a very precarious location that could’ve caused potential property damage. Work has been reasonably priced and very professional.

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Wendy Reordan
February 9, 2024

Great Job! Quick…efficent …nothing broken when the branches and trunk came down! My fence under that dead tree is saved! Thanks Bradford!

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Andrew Schwarz
February 8, 2024

I have worked with Bradford almost every year for the last 8 years on my 40 acre property on Thompson Creek. I have worked side by side with him thinning the forest for health and fire resiliency and have stood by in aw sometimes watching him fell trees with precision. He is a master forestry, able to safely, efficiently and effectively tackle complex tree problems. From felling large dead firs from around structures, thinning large oak canopy for healthy structure to steep and dense forestry thinning he has all the bases covered. He has all the tools necessary for any job, always shows up on time and ready to get after it. I deeply value his perspectives on forest health and ideas on how to implement a long term forest management plan. I would highly recommend his services and trust you will be good hands.

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anders brandi
February 8, 2024

Bradford and team helped us out take down a big pine next to a building, took some real talent to avoid damage. Excellent work, he cut the tree down in sections, lowering every piece down expertly. The man has skills. The clean up was perfect.

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Montrese Etienne
February 8, 2024

If you like working with honest, talented and hard working contractors then you are in luck, Bradford is a really good guy. His team, arborist knowledge and equipment is top notch as well. Just an all around A+ experience.

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teri lea
February 7, 2024

i highly recommend bear creek forest management + tree service for all your forestry needs! Bradford (of Bear Creek tree service) has provided high quality service to help me maintain my homestead for many years. He has consistently exhibited impeccable personal integrity + operates with safety + skill + knowledge. i trust him to perform the tasks necessary to maintain forest health + hazard tree safety here in our rural area.

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Jeff Harris
February 1, 2024

I hired Bradford last fall and was thoroughly impressed with his abilities and professionalism. His knowledge of trees and forest ecosystems is exceptional. He trimmed some very high limbs on an old fir to make room for our chimney pipe and he tackled a dead Madrone snag that was indeed tricky! I was very grateful to have him over as I wouldn’t have been able to do this work on my own.

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Maija Norstad
January 30, 2024

Excellent service by a knowledgeable arborist. Expert fruit tree pruning and general tree work. Have had Bear Creek do both yearly for >6 years now and am always happy and feel rates are more than reasonable. Highly recommend!

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David Isaacs
January 30, 2024

Bear Creek Forest Management is the best forest management team I've ever worked with. Bradford has incredible knowledge of forests, soil, wildflowers, and how to prepare for fire. He'll also take the time to explain what he's doing. The entire crew is professional, efficient, and has deep respect for where we live. I can't recommend them enough.

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matt lovemark
January 30, 2024

Bear creek helped me provide a large whole madrone tree to an artist client in Los Angeles. Bradford's expertise with rigging allowed us to do this without breaking a single branch.

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Walter Lindley
January 29, 2024

Bradford has dedicated a considerable amount of time and effort to enhancing our forest property over the past six years. Consequently, our land has undergone substantial improvements, becoming notably more aesthetically pleasing, easier to navigate, ecologically healthier, more hospitable to wildlife, and better equipped to withstand severe wildfires. Working with Bradford has been a delight; he possesses exceptional skills and expertise, consistently proves himself dependable and trustworthy, and maintains a commendable level of honesty in all his dealings. Furthermore, he leads a friendly and diligent crew who embody his strong work ethic. His integrity shines through every aspect of his business operations. If you want to improve your forest land, make it more healthy, beautiful, accessible, supportive of wildlife and more resistant to wildfires then I highly recommend Bear Creek Management and Tree Service.

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Kurt Shepherd
January 29, 2024

Bradford is a very reliable, high quality, and experienced arborist. Watching him work with a winch and cable was like hearing a world class violinist play a concerto - quality entertainment!

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jayson vanderwall
January 27, 2024

Hello, My name is Jayson Vanderwall, and i would like to say to anyone who is looking for a tree service that Bear Creek has done a fine job on all the trees on my property, and i truly enjoy talking with Bradford the owner of the compan. They are the only tree service i use. their prices are great as well. Thanks again, Bradford. Happy trimmings!!

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Judy Anderson
January 27, 2024

I can’t say enough about Bear Creek. They’re always friendly, honest, and reasonably priced. And most important they show up when they say they are going to. I will continue to use them for years to come.

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Anne Goff
January 27, 2024

Excellent service, knowledgeable, fair, reliable and efficient. Definitely will use him again!!

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Dermot Rush
January 27, 2024

Bradford is one of the best arborists I know, and has years of experience. He's fair, honest, and resourceful. Highly recommend.

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Geoff Fisher
January 27, 2024

Best tree guys around. Super helpful. Very knowledgeable and professional. I would definitely recommend.

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Katarina Stuart
January 27, 2024

Bradford Goshorn’s meticulous attention to detail ensures that the work he does is carried out safely with predictable outcomes. We have employed his skills on our ranch for the past decade. Ranging from maintenance issues to emergency storm damage mop up. His experience as a wildland firefighter makes him a great consultant for brainstorming fire protection measures around our home. And on top of all … he is a cheerful person to have around!

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Tim Verrall
January 27, 2024

An awesome job, left the site clean and tidy. Great communications and super clear about costs and timelines. Highly recommend.

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Rick faist
January 27, 2024

Bear creek forest management did a great job in helping our forests health, as well as reducing fire danger on our 20 acres.The whole crew was exceptional in their understanding of the land ,as well as listening to and acting on our requests . We definitely recommend Bradford and team for honest courteous service.

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Matthew Geier
January 27, 2024

I’ve used Bradford at Bear Creek Forest Management for multiple jobs at my property in the Applegate Oregon area. Bradford is very knowledgeable about the forests and shared with me a wealth of knowledge to better understand the management of the forest trees on my property. Excellent work and excellent communication. I highly recommend!

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Sunshine Collective
January 27, 2024

Bradford is super polite and punctual. I would recommend him for all of your forest work.

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matthew allen
January 27, 2024

Bradford is very knowledgeable about his craft, and highly skilled in all things arborist and forest management. For us he took down a dead standing tree that was surrounded by buildings and gardens with surgical precision. He also offers excellent advice regarding tree management, and is very considerate and thoughtful in his approach to solving problems. 10/10 would recommend his service.

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Drew B
January 27, 2024

Very competent and very dependable. I have seen advanced branch and tree removal from Bradford. Dangetous and problem trees have been removed at my place and impressed. He is very courteous and professional.

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Kyle MacLowry
January 27, 2024

We had Bradley at Bear Creek do a forest fuel load reduction job on our 20 acres. They were very professional, did great work, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Highly recommended. Kyle

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Brian Hannagan
January 27, 2024

Bear Creek has done an amazing job with hazard trees for me. Explaining how the process would be done and did exactly what they said. They cleaned up after the job was completed. I will definitely use them again.

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Jason Cole
January 27, 2024

Bradford and his team have done many different forestry jobs for me over the years. Always competent and professional. The one time there was some accidental damage done they 100% made it right.

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Judy Grimsby
January 27, 2024

Professional and a nice work ethics. Shows up and cleans up after his cutting. Have hired him several times. Where it’s my big oak tree or willows or dead pines he’s my guy.

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Jeff Haas
January 27, 2024

Bradford does great work. He has been taking care of trees on our place for years. Recently we had to take down a 100’ tall Ponderosa pine and a very large fir. Either one could have impacted buildings, one was leaning heavily in just the wrong direction towards a house, and he brought them both down right where he planned to, safe and sound. He is a pleasure to work with, trustworthy and positive. Highest recommendation-

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erik hiebert
January 27, 2024

Bear Creek Forest Management has done many different types of tree work on my two side by side properties. From removal of hazardous trees around structures and my home to storm damaged tree work and list goes on. I have always felt pricing was beyond fair and the quality of the work speaks for itself. When it comes to my land and property and the high potential for property damage that tree work can often result in, bear creek is the only tree service I will work with at this point. High quality work, high integrity, Highly recommended

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Peacock Nation
July 19, 2023

Bradford of Bear Creek Forest Management has provided tree service and consultation for our rural business on several occasions over the years. We have appreciated his work and insight on how to manage our evolving mature forest property. Highly recommended!

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Our Philosophy

Your Goals + Eco-System Health

Our approach focuses on improving ecosystem health and wildlife habitat while helping you reach your goals.

Care for the environment underlies everything we do. We understand the vital role trees play in supporting ecosystem health and wildlife habitat. Our services are designed to promote forest diversity, resilience and sustainability while helping you reach your goals.

Communication Is Key

We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and results. Every job, from tree trimming to land clearing, is customized to your specific needs and budget.

Communication is key – we make sure you understand the recommended services and options, and keep you updated throughout the process.

Integrity and Follow-Through

Integrity is everything, and we’ll always be honest and upfront, even if that means less work for us. Our team goes the extra mile to ensure every job site is clean and tidy when we leave.

Whether it’s a single tree removal or a full landscape project, you can trust us to get the job done right – safely, professionally and on time. Get in touch today for your free, no-obligation estimate.

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What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

“In the forest adjacent to my house in Williams, Bradford removed tall beetle kill trees and thinned out closely spaced smaller trees to make the property safer and eliminate ladder fuels. He took the time to walk with me through the forest to mark which trees he would remove, explain why, and answer any questions that I had. He worked efficiently with specialized equipment and left a much more appealing and safe forest. And did so at a reasonable price.”

Thomas Hamilton
Oregon
★★★★★

“Bear Creek Forest Management did a great job in helping our forests health, as well as reducing fire danger on our 20 acres. The whole crew was exceptional in their understanding of the land, as well as listening to and acting on our requests.”

Rick Faist
Oregon
Forester Bradford Goshorn in Tree with Climbing gear.
meet the founder

Bradford Goshorn, Founder and Head Forester

My love for trees took root as a child. Growing up in California, scrambling up tree trunks was a favorite past time, but my mom wouldn’t indulge my cries for help when the climb down seemed too daunting. The rule was simple: if you can climb up, you can also climb down. Funny, this simple rule has evolved into an important life lesson, shaping me in many ways.

My passion for trees followed me to Cabrillo College, where I studied horticulture with an emphasis in arboriculture. Out of college in 2008, I emerged as a certified arborist, armed with a degree and a groundswell of passion to make a change.

Over the next six years, I applied this passion across an apprenticeship and several positions at tree companies across California and Colorado.

During that period, I also ventured into forestry work and restoration. I spent my summers in Colorado’s crisp air with Native Ecology, immersing myself in the spectacular world of forest conservation.

2013 marked a turning point when I joined the Forest Service on the Smith River Hotshots. As a primary sawyer, my skills expanded beyond tree conservation to include fire behavior, firefighting tactics, and prescription burns.

As part of the restoration phase, I learned about deploying a fire at the right time to rejuvenate the forest floor, a process requiring finesse and careful knowledge.

Nevertheless, after three enriching years in firefighting, the entrepreneurial bug bit, and I opened my tree service company in 2016. Implementing years of built-up expertise, Bear Creek now caters to all forms of tree care and forest restoration services.

Over the years, I’ve also been involved in a number of forest defense initiatives and organizations, including Earth First, Save the Oaks and Save the Redwoods.

I’m glad you’ve found us, and look forward to serving you and your trees.

– Bradford Goshorn

Service Area

We Serve Southern Oregon Across Josephine & Jackson Counties

We’re based out of Williams, Oregon and serve Josephine & Jackson counties.

Josephine County

  • Grants Pass
  • Merlin
  • Hugo
  • Sunny Valley
  • Selma
  • Cave Junction
  • Williams
  • Murphy
  • Glendale
  • Azalea

Jackson County

  • Medford
  • Ashland
  • Talent
  • Gold Hill
  • White City
  • Central Point
  • Applegate
  • Ruch
  • Shady Cove
  • Prospect
  • Union Creek
faq

Have a question about Bear Creek?

Yes, we are fully licensed, bonded and insured.

Yes, there are grants for fire mitigation and forestry work. Please contact us to learn more.