NEWS AND PRESS

Award for Arbor Day Excellence

Recently, at the Penn Del ISA conference in Lancaster, Jon Brown and Mary Pat Appel recieved an award for their Arbor Day outreach efforts with Quality Deer Management Association and the Wild Turkey Federation. Jon and Mary Pat held on-site tree rejuvination and pruning clinics on state gamelands and Bald Mountain.

Workshop for Professionals to be offered

Brown Hill Tree Company is pleased to present their second annual Landscaping for Professionals workshop called “LIVING LANSCAPES 2010” to be held 8:30am to 3:30pm on March 10, 2010 at the West Side Annex in Wyoming, Pa. Arborist CEU’s and pesticide credits will be applied. Cost: $50.00

“Woody Landscape Best Practices”
9:00-10:00 “Species Selection for Tough Sites” Mary Pat Appel
10:15-11:15am “How to Kill a tree.” Jonathan Brown
11:15-12:15pm “Dealing with trees during Construction Development” Mary P Appel
1:15-2:15pm “When to call an Arborist” Jonathan Brown
2:30-3:00pm “EAB Update” Mary Pat Appel
3:00-3:30pm “Managing Ticks” Mary Pat Appel

Mary Pat Appel: ISA Certified Arborist, Municipal Specialist
Jonathan Brown: ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Certified Treecare Safety Professional

For more information and to register, please contact us at 570-833-0733.

Brown Hill Tree Company Wins "Marketing Excellence Award!"

On Friday November 6th Brown Hill Tree Company received a “Marketing Excellence Award” from the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce. Through the combined efforts of Jonathan Brown, staff and MLB advertising Brown Hill Tree Company accomplished such a task. Brown Hill Tree Company’s Mary Pat Appel (Consulting Arborist) poses for a picture with Maureen Dispenza the Executive Director of the WCCC.

Tree Care Industry President Acknowledges Accreditation

At the TCIA Expo in Baltimore, MD Jonathan Brown and Christopher Kelly from Brown Hill Tree Company got an exclusive meeting and picture of the famous Accreditation stump with Cynthia Mills, President of the Tree Care Industry Association. Cynthia congratulated Brown Hill Tree Company on their huge accomplishment and repeatedly said, “You guys are the future of the tree care industry!”

Brown Hill Tree Company teaches at LCCC

Brooke Yager extended the invitation for Jonathan Brown (BCMA and CTSP) to guest speak for a aboriculture class for Luzerne County Community College. Many were receptive and appreciative for the opportunity to learn about tree climbing and the safety involved.

Earth Day At Elk Lake School

For Earth Day, Brown Hill Tree Company educated approximately 150 students from Elk Lake School in Tunkhannock, Pa. Jon Brown and his employees had 6 interactive stations where children had the opportunity to view more than 50 insect specimens including live exotic species, explore life in a log, make environmentally friendly bird feeders, create leaf rubbings and discover how old trees were, and see the multitude of products we get from trees.

Brown Hill Tree Co. Gains Tree Care Industry Accredation

Brown Hill Tree Co., a commercial and residential tree care company located near Meshoppen Pennsylvania has been accredited through a program administered by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). TCIA has a membership of over 2,000 tree care companies and is built on the threefold foundation of ethics, quality, and consumer confidence.

The new program represents the only business practices and compliance audit process in the tree care industry. Under the process, businesses undergo extensive review of professional practices aimed at safeguarding consumers. The review includes:

*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 Accrediation means Brown Hill Tree Co. adheres to all the accreditation standards and has undergone a rigorous applicaton process. TCIA verified this by conducting an on-site audit of Brown Hill Tree Co. facilities and work sites.

TCIA Accreditation for Brown Hill Tree Co. is in effect for a period of three years, with renewal check-ups required every year. The annual renewal ensures that the company continues to employ trained professionals, is still properly insured and has a good safety and consumer satisfaction rating.

According to TCIA President Cyntia 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 tis kind in America and will give consumers peace of mind.”

The process of becoming accredited is no easy task. According to Jon Brown, president of Brown Hill Tree Co., “The process is incredibly thorough. They left no stone unturned. We are pleased to be recognized as one of the best tree care companies in Pennsylvania.” Mills echoes that sentiment. “Brown Hill Tree Co. has made a commitment to excellence in all facets of its business, I applaud their efforts!”

"LIVING LANDSCAPES" WORKSHOP

Brown Hill Tree Co., in partnership with the Luzerne County Parks and Recreation Department held its first educational workshop on Tuesday, March 24th 2009 at the West Side Annex in Luzerne County.

Twenty-seven people composed of landscapers, arborists, master gardeners, and property management staff gathered to learn about diferrent aspects of tree and landscape care. Mary Pat Appel, ISA Certified Arborist and Plant Health Care Consultant, talked about preventing pests and disease problems by using IPM concepts, best planting practices, and about the top 20 pest problems seen in the landscape. Chris Kelly spoke about understanding the importance of safety habits and a safety committe. Jon Brown, Board Certified Master Arborist, taught how to prune young trees correctly to improve safety and health.

All those who attended enjoyed the presentations and appreciated the opportunity to obtain credits for their certifications. Many who came said they would come again if there was another workshop.