Letter from the CEO

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A Letter from the CEO

2014 is an important year for us: it’s the 50th Anniversary of our company! We celebrated with a Carnival for our employees and their families as well as many others who have been important to our company’s success. In addition to thanking them, we’re also thanking many of the communities and organizations that have helped us grow, by donating, planting and caring for 50 trees.

One of the things that helped our company grow was the high professional standard set by my father, the company founder, Richard Almstead. In the article on TRAQ, we detail some of the continuing education certifications received by our arborists. We demand a high level of professional expertise and technical training from our arborists and technicians: it’s what our clients deserve and should demand as well.

In this issue, we also give you the “real dirt” on soil. The more we understand the complexity of the ecosystem beneath our feet, the more we appreciate the value of compost. Investing in compost is probably the best gift you can give your trees, shrubs, gardens or lawn.

Finally, I’d like to remind you that storm season is here. This is a good time to schedule a free seasonal inspection with your arborist; he’ll help get your property storm-ready and make recommendations for next year’s lawn and tree health care programs. We hope you and your trees remain safe through winter’s storms. We’re here if you need us.

Sincerely,

Ken Almstead, CEO

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist NY0335