Davey pledges $250,000 educational endowment fund

Kent, Ohio – The Davey Tree Expert Company pledged a $250,000 educational endowment fund through TREE Fund. The Davey Fund supports community-based arboricultural education in the United States. The company has historically supported TREE Fund’s dedication to furthering scientific research in arboriculture and has given more than $500,000 in donations over the last 15 years.

Davey’s pledge of $250,000 over five years will be allocated directly to the funding of scientific research on urban tree care issues and community-based education.

TREE Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports the scientific discovery and dissemination of new knowledge in arboriculture and urban forestry. Its primary public outreach and fundraising event is the green industry renowned Tour des Trees, an annual 500-plus mile cycling fundraiser.

“As the Davey Company continues to evolve and grow, it’s increasingly important that we invest in research that will advance not only our company, but the industry that we are so proud to be part of,” said Pat Covey, president and CEO of Davey Tree.

“All of us at TREE Fund are honored that Davey has chosen to have us serve as stewards and administrators for their new educational endowment fund,” said J. Eric Smith, president and CEO of TREE Fund.