For Immediate Release – October 13, 2004

SavATree Becomes First Tree Care Company Accredited in Connecticut

Norwalk, Connecticut—October 13, 2004—SavATree, a tree care service provider located in Norwalk, CT has become the first company in the state to be accredited under a new program administered by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). The program helps consumers find high-quality tree companies based on the threefold foundation of ethics, quality, and consumer confidence.

  • best business practices
  • ethical business conduct
  • formal training and certification of employees
  • compliance with industry standards
  • consumer satisfaction
  • adherence to safety standards
  • insurance coverage

TCIA Accreditation means SavATree adheres to all the accreditation standards and has undergone a rigorous application process. TCIA verified this by conducting an on-site audit of SavATree’s Norwalk location.

TCIA Accreditation for SavATree is in effect for a period of three years, with renewal check-ups required every year. The annual renewal ensures that the required number of certified arborists are still on staff, that the company is still properly insured and that the company has a good safety and consumer satisfaction rating. The company is re-accredited every three years.

According to TCIA president Cynthia Mills, “TCIA Accreditation provides consumers a way to find tree care companies that are trustworthy in their business and tree care practices. Our TCIA Accreditation program is the only one of its kind in America and will give consumers peace of mind.”

The process of becoming accredited is no easy task, according to Michael Schoeni, Branch Manager. “The process is incredibly thorough. They left no leaf unturned,” states Schoeni. “We are pleased SavATree is the first to be recognized as one of the best tree care companies in the state.” Mills echoes that sentiment. “SavATree has made a commitment to excellence in all facets of its business. I applaud their efforts.”

About SavATree: SavATree has been providing environmentally sensible tree service, shrub care and lawn care to residents, businesses and historic properties for over 20 years. SavATree currently operates in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, and Washington D.C. Industry certified arborists provide clients with expertise in tree care and help clients maintain a healthy, safe and beautiful landscape. SavATree’s services include tree pruning, disease diagnosis, tree removal, insect and mite treatments, organic lawn care, integrated lawn care and more. For more information, please contact us.

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SavATree provides tree service in the following areas:

Connecticut – Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, Windham; Illinois – Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry County, Will; Massachusetts – Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Rockingham, Suffolk, Worcester; Maryland – Montgomery, Prince George’s; New Hampshire – Rockingham; New Jersey – Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union; New York – Bronx, Brooklyn, Columbia, Dutchess, Manhattan, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Rockland, Suffolk, Ulster, Westchester; Pennsylvania – Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Hampshire, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, York; Virginia – Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William; Washington, D.C.