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January/February 2024
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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
STEWARDSHIP
Portland, Oregon office trimmers Annamaria Cervantes and Eli Dunn
represented Davey as volunteers at Hoyt Arboretum's 36th annual event,
"Arborists at the Arboretum."
Hoyt Arboretum serves as a botanical garden for trees and is home to
2,300 tree species. Their annual arborist event includes volunteers from
many tree care companies who come together for one day to improve
the safety and accessibility of the arboretum for all visitors.
"I really enjoyed working with other people and being in a setting that
was so cool," Dunn said. "I liked getting to help make sure the area
was clean and safe for the people who visit it. It was a really thrilling
experience where I got to meet new people and learn new things."
PORTLAND OFFICE EMPLOYEES
VOLUNTEER AT LOCAL ARBORETUM
Above: Eli Dunn, trimmer, Portland, Oregon office, is
prepping a throwline to set up a climbing rope.
Top right: Annamaria Cervantes, trimmer, Portland,
Oregon office, is using a handsaw to prune the oak tree.
Annamaria and Eli worked on pruning the oak together.
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We wanted to plant a tree as a
memorial for a family member who
died by placing her ashes in the hole
dug for the tree. In addition, we
needed to have a dying tree removed,
and I wanted a part of the trunk to
remain as a plant holder. The crew
that came to perform the work was
outstanding. They understood exactly
what needed to be done and were very
respectful of the time we needed to
place the ashes in the hole. From our
meeting with Matt to the execution of
the work, it was a great experience.
''
Sue Seaglund, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Residential/Commercial service's
North Detroit office received high
praise from a client, who requested
the planting of a memorial tree with
the use of their loved one's ashes.
Sales arborist Matthew Peasley and
the crew helped the client choose to
plant a red maple tree, as she wanted
foliage that would give a bright, red
fall color to honor her sister.
"We tried to make it as perfect as
possible," Peasley said. "It was
important the client was left feeling
respected, pleased, and happy."
R/C NORTH DETROIT OFFICE PLANTS MAPLE FOR MEMORIAL TREE
Matthew Peasley, sales arborist, North
Detroit office, with the memorial tree.
