Davey has developed environmental policies
based on a commitment to environmental
stewardship, advanced technical research
and innovative business practices. Davey
believes these deeply valued policies will
minimize environmental impact and provide
exceptional services to our clients. Our
goal is to enhance performance by driving
efficiency, new innovations, and employee
and client loyalty.
Environmental Stewardship and
Legacy of the Tree Doctor
Environmental stewardship has been part of
Davey's business since the Company was
established in 1880. Our mission is to both
manage the impacts of our own operations
and apply technical expertise to plant health
care so that "today's business practices are
not a detriment to tomorrow's landscape."
Through that lens, we provide responsible
and effective solutions to our clients.
John Davey knew the meaning of environ-
mental stewardship. He was passionate about
tree care and conservation. He was inspired
to teach people how to care for their trees and
with that he launched The Davey Tree Expert
Company. His book, The Tree Doctor, laid out
his scientific methodology for preserving a
tree's health by explaining the anatomy of a
tree, how to keep it in balance and promoting
stewardship through effective tree care.
The methodology was formalized with
the creation of the Davey Institute of Tree
Surgery, which trained employees on Davey's
scientific tree care techniques and ingrained
a commitment to corporate environmental
responsibility. Teaching new tree care experts
expanded the Davey business and provided a
viable avenue for more communities to save
and care for their trees.
This foundation on science and stewardship
grounded Davey as a leader in arboriculture
and plant health care. Today, our services have
expanded and our professional teams and
technical staff are responding to our clients'
needs to provide diverse plant care solutions
that include environmental responsibility.
Davey Institute and Innovation
The Davey Institute focuses on the future of
plant health and landscape care by innovating
the services we provide. We pursue research
that expands our knowledge of landscapes, their
elements and improving overall management.
We ensure our teams have advanced technical
knowledge of the products and services we
offer our clients.
The Institute has four focus areas:
1. Research and Development: We focus
on expanding our knowledge of ecosystem
services, technical management tools,
and identifying new plant care techniques,
materials and services.
2. Technical Services: Our scientists
and technical advisors guide our field
service teams to the best plant nutrition
solutions, plant care, pest and disease
management techniques.
3. Environmental Programs: We work to
protect our natural resources through our
environmental management programs and
to create robust policies to support them.
4. Education and Training Programs:
We provide ongoing education programs
to field employees on the latest plant care
techniques and products.
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