KENT, Ohio – The Davey Tree Expert Co. is planting 25,000 trees to help restore some areas that have lost their valuable trees across the country.
The decision is tied into Davey Tree Expert Company’s “Reading Takes Root” program, a program that honors The Oprah Winfrey Show’s 25-year legacy. Davey already donated and planted trees at schools in 25 cities across the U.S. through “Reading Takes Root.”
“We wanted to provide trees in areas of the country that have been affected by unfortunate and unexpected disasters, support reforestation programs by renowned organizations…and restore natural beauty to the afflicted areas, bringing hope and healing to the affected people,” said Karl Warnke, Davey’s chairman, president and CEO.
The 25,000 trees will be planted as part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s recovery program aiming to replant trees devastated by the tornadoes that hit Joplin, Mo., and northern Alabama in 2011, as well as American Forests’ Angeles National Forest Wildfire ReLeaf Project, which replants trees in the Angeles National Forest areas hurt by wildfires and the National Park foundation’s Flight 93 National Memorial to remember the heroes that died on 9/11.
“Trees beautify our neighborhoods, create recreational opportunities for children and reflect cultural values,” Warnke said. “We are honored to provide the benefits of trees to so many people through the ‘Reading Takes Root’ program.”