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Davey 2014 Corporate Responsibility Report

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PARTNERSHIPS AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP Since our founding, we have supported and partnered with organizations to promote healthy trees and healthy communities. Davey Tree employees participate as leaders in such organizations through committees and board positions. We invest in programs that educate and promote a sustainable environment where trees can thrive. By doing so, we strengthen our communities and ensure that future generations will enjoy the benefits of trees and care for them for years to come. Below are highlights of our key partnerships, community involvement and thought leadership in 2014: Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA): Davey Tree collaborates with 2,200 other commercial tree care companies to develop safety and education programs, tree care standards and management information for international arboriculture firms. In 2014, we renewed our accreditation in accordance with Tree Care Industry Association Accreditation Standards. Our accreditation ensures that we continue to employ trained professionals, are properly insured and have a good safety and consumer satisfaction rating. The 3-year Accreditation achievement demonstrates that Davey Tree has undergone an extensive review of tree care practices, a site visit and adheres to all accreditation standards. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA): 2014 marks the 16th year that Davey Tree has sponsored the International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC), in which professional tree climbers compete for the title of World Champion. Davey Tree's collaboration with premier climbing arborists reinforces our commitment to safety and helps spark innovative tree climbing techniques. TREE Fund: In May 2014, Davey Tree became a TREE Fund Crown Partner and Media Sponsor for the years 2014 through 2016. Our values and stewardship efforts align with the TREE Fund's mission "to sustain the world's urban forests by providing funding for scientific research, education programs and scholarships related to arboriculture and urban forestry." Davey Tree's three-year sponsorship commitment will support new outreach and communications opportunities for the TREE Fund, expanding the Foundation's reach and elevating the sophistication and effectiveness of its communications within the tree care industry and beyond. Learn more about the TREE fund at bit.ly/1SnGBBo. Arbor Day: Our daily passion is celebrating the importance of trees. This passion comes to life during the annual Arbor Day celebration. Each year, all Davey Tree operations participate in Arbor Day events. Below are a few highlights from 2014: Jay Maier, district manager of Maier Tree & Lawn, participated in Rochester Public Utilities' Arbor Day Celebration to bring school-aged children and the public together to celebrate the community's trees. Davey Tree's Albany crew celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees in local parks and elementary schools. In the spirit of Arbor Day, Albany Sales Arborist Bryant Merkley reminds us that "trees are the answer" and "the best time to plant a tree is yesterday." Gardening radio personality, Bob Tanem, invited Nick Crawford, a certified arborist from Davey Tree's San Francisco office, to discuss the benefits of trees. Listen to the recording at bit. ly/1e1cke6. 12

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