Home / About
About Wyrick of the Woods
A low-impact arboriculture practice rooted in Fletcher, North Carolina, built on hard work, honest answers, and knowing when to leave a tree standing.
The road to arboriculture
Josh Wyrick came to tree work the hard way. He started as a wildland firefighter, learning to read fire, weather, and terrain long before he ever set a climbing line.
When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, he spent the better part of a year clearing storm-damaged trees and helping neighbors put their properties back together. It is work that shows you quickly what a tree means to the people living under it.
Wyrick of the Woods grew out of that work: a small practice built to do right by the trees and the people who own them. No production quotas, no pressure to turn every call into a removal, and no shortcuts on the parts nobody sees.
This is about culture, reverence for the craft, and stewardship.
Not long ago, our crew took down a hung-up tulip poplar over two homes. Ninety feet tall, and every piece had to come out like a surgical demolition. It was the final challenge on a property we had spent a year restoring after Helene, for the very first client who ever believed in this work.
Credentials you can count on
Wyrick of the Woods is fully insured, with free estimates and satisfaction guaranteed. Our plant health care program is run alongside a board-certified master arborist, so the science behind your trees is as sound as the climbing.
Meet the owner
Josh Wyrick
Founder & Lead Arborist
Josh runs Wyrick of the Woods as a small, hands-on practice, on the ropes for most jobs himself. His path from wildland firefighting to arboriculture shaped a simple standard: read the tree honestly, work with a light touch, and leave the property better than a production crew ever could.
- Based in Fletcher, North Carolina
- Former wildland firefighter
- Partners with a board-certified master arborist
- Fully insured and honest about every job
In their words
Josh and company did a great job pruning several trees including a monster Norway Spruce which they actually climbed to get it properly cut. Josh also recommended cabling a branch on my giant maple tree; he ordered the parts and came back to complete the work on his own. Highly recommend this crew!
Lisa Friedenberg, GoogleJosh and crew are great. Took out 6 trees for me very safely and professionally and at a fair price
John Crago, GoogleChoose Josh if you love your trees, and see them as majestic pets that deserve the utmost care. His knowledge is extensive and he will prioritize every aspect of your trees.
Zach Pallin, GoogleSpeedy, fair price, and superb customer service. Highly recommend Josh and his team.
David Beckerman, GoogleAmazing work from Josh, he was prompt, professional and an expert in his field. He has also continued to follow up with her service which is much appreciated 🙏
Grant Stevens, GoogleJosh took out some trees for me at my bike shop and navigated it well and safely. 10/10
Cross Island Bike Rentals, GoogleJosh and team did a great job at a fair price. Would recommend to anyone!
Rick, GoogleJosh carefully climbed & pruned a large pine tree that was near our home & deck. His enthusiasm regarding arbor work was refreshing & appreciated.
Lauren Smucker, GoogleJosh and Wyrick of the Woods are incredible to work with! We have been working with them for almost a year now and they are our go arborist. They also have treated our hemlocks in addition to pruning our heritage trees. We can’t recommend them enough!
Queens Gambit, GoogleJosh was amazing! He was recommended by a friend to get our Kitty out a tree 40’ up AND then did some vine clearing! We’ll definitely use him for our trees! Super responsive and professional!
Ty Goodman, FacebookJosh is an outstanding young man. I have known him for a few years now, and the amount of heart and dedication he pours into his craft is amazing and unique. I have referred a handful of old clients of mine to Josh and every one of them has had glowing reviews. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer him again!
James Goodman, FacebookJosh is a true pro and is super smart and takes the time to really understand what you need while giving you a great price. I will be working with him again in the future with all tree matters!
Grant Watkins Stevens, FacebookI can’t say enough how knowledgeable and capable this guy is! I have nothing but good things to say. He has performed multiple jobs flawlessly!
Colby Davis, FacebookVery professional, knowledgeable and good communication! Keeps a clean project site.
T3 Enterprises, Facebook
Let’s care for your trees the right way
Free estimates, honest recommendations, and careful work from a small practice that does the job properly.
(828) 458-7831Get a Free EstimateFully Insured·24/7 Emergency Service