In this The Portager article, several Davey employees talk about the first-of-its-kind training and research projects happening at the new SEED Campus.
Davey Tree’s new SEED (Science, Employee Education and Development) Campus has left no leaf unturned in its quest to turn the old Oak Knolls Golf Course and the Franklin Elementary School grounds into a high-tech facility dedicated to research, personnel training and the innovative development of tree and plant care.
The facility has several specialized training areas for personnel and at-height workers, including a 10,700-square-foot climbing center, a 50-foot high canopy walk, an outdoor non-energized, right-of-way utility line training area and abundant classroom space.
The Climbing Center
During a tour of the SEED Campus on July 23, Davey’s Senior Project Manager of Corporate Communications Jill Rebuck said the 10,700-square-foot indoor climbing center is the star of the facility. No other tree care company has such an elaborate indoor climbing structure that allows for year-round training in a controlled environment.
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The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1880 and headquartered in Kent, Ohio, Davey has over 12,000 employees who create and deliver sustainable solutions. Davey continues to grow through expertise with the SEED Campus, its newest commitment to training, research and safety. Become part of the Davey legacy by applying today and join one of the top ten largest employee-owned companies in the U.S.
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