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H ome to nearly 20 percent of Maine's population and the historic seaport of Portland—the state's largest urban area— Casco Bay boasts 986 square miles of attractions, entertainment and more. Several Bay-area walking and biking trails host the outdoor adventures of many nature enthusiasts. Local destinations, such as Peaks or Eagle Island, for example, lure visitors toward the surrounding aquatic habitat, a stunning body of water recognized for its rich and diverse collections of marine life. But it could be Casco Bay's location and picture-perfect views that truly encourage residents to stay and visitors to return. Davey's Portland, Maine, R/C crew has had the opportunity to apply its trusted tree care services to Bay-area properties and help sustain the natural, visually appealing beauty of the existing outdoor environment. The Staley Estate, a spectacular property with more than 50 gorgeous linden trees lining its driveway that leads to the Bay, is one of the area's many picture-perfect properties—and a true masterpiece Davey arborists have been perfect- ing for nearly four years. A row of lindens lining the driveway at the Staley Estate earn care and attention from Davey arborists. TRUSTED CARE. Victoria Poole, the Staley's neighbor who has been a Davey client for more than 10 years, referred Jim and Tish Staley to Davey for tree care services in spring 2010. "She's a great client," says District Manager Kevin Bosworth, whose crew is responsible for plant health care and pruning on the fruit trees and mature red oaks at Poole's 6-acre estate that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The Staley's private estate, which sits on the shore of Casco Bay, also features an ocean view. It's surrounded by a combination of mature wooded areas, stone walls and mowed fields that lead from the home to the water below. Since Davey began working on the Staley's estate, Bosworth's crew has completed tree plantings and removals and pruning. "We are also responsible for plant health care of the majestic row of 53 linden trees lining the driveway," Bosworth explains, adding Plant Health Care Technician Dave King has treated the estate's entire collection of linden trees within the past few years. In 1921, Tish's great-grandmother planted 45 of the existing linden trees, which duplicate a famous boulevard in Germany. "The row of lindens is a spectacular sight," Bosworth says. "The trees have significant sentimental value." SPECIAL SPACE, SPECIAL SERVICE. Davey helps sustain the integrity of the Staley's special trees while also avoiding disruption among estate visitors. "We try to complete our plant health care services early before the ocean breezes pick up," Bosworth explains. "We also try to avoid working at the estate often in mid-summer because several summer visitors occupy neighboring properties during vacations." Not only is the estate special because of its proximity to the ocean and the beautiful properties surrounding the home, but also because the Staley's really appreciate the work Davey has accomplished on their trees. Davey plans to continue working with the Staleys this spring to treat their trees for winter moths that have begun inhabiting the area. "This is a great opportunity for Davey to help the Staley's with the task of preserving their 90-year-old linden trees," Bosworth says, "and hopefully maintaining them for future generations." More than 50 linden trees line the driveway leading to the edge of Maine's Casco Bay. Jim and Tish Staley's linden trees receive plant health care and pruning services from Davey's Portland, Maine, R/C crew. 6 | January/February 2014

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