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2025 March-April Davey Bulletin

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides residential and commercial tree service and landscape service throughout North America. Read our Flipbooks for helpful tips and information on proper tree and lawn care.

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13 March /April 2025 | THE DAVEY BULLETIN Daniel Vargas, foreman, Naperville office, (back) is pictured with Michael Clarke, trimmer, Needham office, (front) during a "news headline" activity where D.I.T.S. students focused on key terms related to arborist rigging. Nicholas Martin, PHC technician, West Columbus office, Residential/Commercial services, demonstrates how to use a foot ascender with a moving rope system at the outdoor tree climbing session. D.I.T.S. students learned different climbing systems and tactics including ascending methods, work positioning, moving and stationary rope systems, and the adjustable false crotch system. GOLDEN OAK AWARD FACULTY AWARD Matthew Gerke, tree care coordinator, South St. Paul office, is left of Dr. R.J. Laverne, manager, education and training, after receiving the Golden Oak Award. This prestigious award is given to the student with the highest number of points on all D.I.T.S. assignments. STUDENT AWARD Brandon Ponciano, foreman, Dallas office, R/C services, won the Faculty Award, chosen as the D.I.T.S student who best exemplified the spirit of seeking and sharing knowledge. David Hernandez, sales and service coordinator, Lewis Tree Service, a Davey company office, won the first-ever Student Award. He was chosen by fellow D.I.T.S. students as someone they've learned something from over the course of D.I.T.S. Chelsi Abbott technical advisor, Davey Institute, (left standing) circulates amongst the tables of students during a plant identification section. Colton Lipinkski, Northwest Detroit office, Residential/ Commercial services, uses a Biltmore stick during the Factors and Forces session.

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