For Immediate Release – August 27, 2003

Sensational Scholarships for Arboriculture and Horticulture Unveiled

Bedford Hills, New York—August 27, 2003—SavATree, a Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region leader in tree, shrub and lawn care, announced the establishment of a Sensational Scholarships Program for college students of all levels majoring in arboriculture, horticulture or a related field.

Four $2500 scholarships will be awarded to students with at least a B average who present the most impressive combination of academic, extracurricular and hands-on credentials. Two college seniors will be chosen this December followed by two underclassmen in spring of 2004.

According to company president Daniel van Starrenburg, “We recognize the importance of education in the future advancement of the green industry. SavATree’s success is largely due to the level of service and expertise our well-educated plant health care professionals are able to provide. Naturally, we are enthusiastic in our support of students pursuing careers in these sciences.”

Complete packets of information including eligibility requirements and applications are available by writing or stopping by the SavATree Corporate Office at 550 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507; by calling (800)-341-8733 ext. 153; or by sending an email message to [email protected]. The Sensational Scholarship Program will be managed by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. in order to ensure complete impartiality in the selection process.

About SavATree: SavATree has been providing environmentally sensible tree, shrub 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, tree disease diagnosis, removal, insect and mite treatments, organic lawn care, integrated lawn care and more. For more information, please contact us.

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