Helping Define The Science Of Tree Surgery Since 1880

Company founder John Davey believed tree care is a science, and the original business plan included a technical development and research department to bring the leading science of the day to our client's property via our field service teams. 

This vision is woven into the very fabric of our company with a commitment to innovation that still drives the next generation of plant health care strategies as well as new business opportunities for Davey and our partners.

Our scientists and technical advisors guide field service teams in diagnosing and prescribing the best products, application procedure, and pest and disease cultural practices to be used at the client site.

Davey technical teams are staffed with experts in a particular aspect of plant care and a specific geographic region. These experts train our technicians and serve as resources to address the specific needs of our clients.

In addition to pathology and materials expertise, Davey teams develop new technologies to help governments and large commercial properties inventory, analyze, and quantify the environmental services benefits their tree populations provides.

Biomechanics Research

Our Mission

The Institute strives to lead The Davey Tree Expert Company in scientific rigor and advancement, ensuring that we provide the highest quality of service in our industry. 

The Institute’s integrated teams are organized to support, prioritize and align the needs of our expanding, multi-disciplined organization.

Climate Change

Climate Science Research

Climate change presents opportunities and threats to Davey operations and our industry, so understanding the impacts of these changes is critical. The Davey Institute is leading the way by providing research-based educational resources to our employees, our customers, the green industry, and the general public.

Learn about how climate change will impact your landscape and planting decisions, or your career in the arboriculture industry.

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Responsibility

Davey is dedicated to environmental awareness, accountability and stewardship. We recognize that our business has environmental impact and strive to conduct operations in a manner that preserves and enhances the environment.

The Davey Institute leads our environmental programs by developing practices based on responsible, science-based actions, advanced technical research, and sustainable business practices.

As an industry leader in arboriculture, horticulture and environmental services, we remain responsible stewards of our planet’s natural resources.

Tree Inspection
Tree Inspection

Meet The Davey Institute Leadership Team

Our leaders represent a combination of personal expertise gained through years of practical experience in the markets we serve—from scientific discovery, to product development, to the front lines of core operations. They understand our business, its challenges, and are critical to meeting the needs of our Company through the programs we deliver.

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