For Immediate Release – July 29, 2004

More SavATree Sensational Scholarship Winners Announced

Bedford Hills, New York—July 29, 2004—SavATree, a provider of tree and shrub care in the Northeast, is helping students climb higher. Two students, Gina McNamer of Readstown, WI and Gregory Beck of Andover, MA-each were awarded a $2,500 scholarship to help advance their studies in Forestry/Landscape Horticulture.

The SavATree Sensational Scholarship Program was developed to reward students who exhibit a strong passion for the environment and the outdoors and who possess an impressive combination of academic and non-academic credentials. “Investing in today’s students helps build a wealth of arboricultural and horticultural enthusiasts to preserve and enhance our outdoor surroundings for future generations to enjoy,” explained Daniel van Starrenburg, president of SavATree/SavaLawn.

McNamer will be a Junior in the fall at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She enjoys educating and informing others on the benefits of the environment and has been active in promoting Earth Day, Arbor Day, the Peace Corps and recycling. Some of her community services and projects include prairie restoration, watershed monitoring and preserving native herbaceous plants. She works in a greenhouse over the summers and is a member of the Society of American Forester, Women in Natural Resources, Fire Crew, and Parks and Recreation organization.

“I am in awe each time that I step out into a nature reserve, national park, or even my backyard. I have been exposed to the beauty and serenity that Mother Earth has to offer. I have chosen this career path because I want to be involved in deciding what happens to the environment.”

Beck will be a Junior in the fall at Unity College. Since he was young, Beck new the outdoors made him happy. Nature hikes, camping trips or climbing trees are all favorite activities. He has been involved in several ecological efforts, including organizing and leading a community recycling project, composting for the Unity garden and working in a greenhouse to further his knowledge.

“My career goal is to help improve the environment by using trees. I have always been fascinated by trees and trees being the focal point of my career will be the fulfillment of my life long dream.”

“It is heartening to find such dedicated students with such passion for the outdoors and drive to protect our natural resources,” stated Dawn Hughes, College Recruiter for SavATree.

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 pruning, 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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SavATree arborists provide 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.