News Release – September 24, 2024

September 24, 2024 – Stamford, CT – More than 80 arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts local offices donated a day of tree work at veterans’ cemeteries across the United States to honor America’s military service men and women during the 10th annual Saluting Branches Day of Service. 

Bartlett arborists from 19 local offices volunteered their time to benefit the largest single-day volunteer event in the tree care industry. In addition to donating their time and expertise to safely provide scientific tree care services at 17 national and state veterans cemeteries and properties, Bartlett made a financial donation to Saluting Branches as a partner-level sponsor for the successful Day of Service.

Jim Ingram, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bartlett Tree Experts said, “We appreciate the opportunity to make a difference in the communities we serve through our sponsorship and support of Saluting Branches. We are honored to pay tribute to America’s brave service men and women by donating our expertise and time doing what we do best, providing scientific tree care to enhance the safety and beauty of trees on these hallowed sites.” 

Saluting Branches was created by Rainbow Tree Care in 2015 and is now a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring veterans. The organization’s President, Renee Bissett said, “This 10th Annual Day of Service is more than just a milestone — it's a reflection of the commitment of those who believe in the mission of Saluting Branches. Together, we've made a lasting impact on the properties dedicated to those who served our country, and we’re just getting started.”  

Millions of Americans pay their respects each year at national and state veterans’ cemeteries. During this year’s Saluting Branches Day of Service held on September 18th, Bartlett arborists performed tree care services that included pruning, root collar excavations and tree inspections for hazards.

The Bartlett arborists who participated this year said they considered the Day of Service as an opportunity to use their skills and expertise in scientific tree care to give back and honor our nation’s veterans.

Among them is Sean Davis, an Arborist Representative and Local Manager in Bartlett’s San Jose office, who spent the day working at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California, 12 miles south of San Francisco. Davis said, “Our local Bartlett Offices from Sonoma and San Jose sent crews, trucks, and equipment for a day of pruning of tree species that included Washingtonian Palms, Black Acacia, and Monterey Cypress. All were pruned for safety, health, and aesthetics. This is a meaningful way to give back to our communities and honor our veterans by helping to keep the trees in these sacred places healthy and beautiful. It was a great day!”

Bartlett arborists from the following offices participated in Saluting Branches this year:

More information on Saluting Branches can be found here: www.salutingbranches.org.