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.
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