Case Study: The Nature Conservancy Launches Equitable Urban Forestry in St. Louis with Davey Resource Group

The Nature Conservancy launches Treesilience in St. Louis County with Davey

The Nature Conservancy, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and community groups, aimed to address disparities in urban tree cover through the national Treesilience initiative. Their challenge was to manage tree maintenance and planting in underserved areas of St. Louis County, prioritizing equitable urban forestry and workforce development. They engaged Davey Tree, specifically its Davey Resource Group division, for project management and tree care services.

Davey Resource Group acted as project manager, overseeing client relations, stakeholder engagement, work prioritization, and quality control. The solution involved Davey Tree Expert Company's residential/commercial office performing tree removals, pruning, and stump grinding. Davey facilitated partnerships with local organizations for workforce training and prioritized work funded by federal grants. This collaborative effort enhanced the urban tree canopy in targeted communities while creating career pathways in arboriculture.

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