In this Lawn & Landscape article, Davey's new SEED Campus is highlighted for its innovative training and research efforts aimed at advancing the green industry.

Posted: August 04, 2025

A large, white facility on a campus with a pond, trees and plants.From the classroom to the climbing center, The Davey Tree Expert Co. has officially planted its roots at an all-new training facility.

The Davey Tree Science, Employee Education and Development Campus is now open to employees, and Lawn & Landscape toured the 200-acre property earlier this month. Between its new laboratories, greenhouses, research plots, canopy walk, climbing center and even three-green golf course – Davey Tree designed the SEED Campus to fit the needs of each of the company’s service lines and trainings.

“The SEED Campus was designed to ensure Davey continues to attract and retain the most qualified, well-trained and engaged employees possible,” said Pat Covey, chairman, president and CEO at Davey. “We are beyond excited to bring Davey employees to Kent and begin this new chapter of training and research.”

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The Davey Tree Expert Company, headquartered in Kent, Ohio, 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. As one of the top ten largest employee-owned companies in the U.S., Davey's 12,000 employees have been dedicated to creating and delivering sustainable solutions since 1880. Apply today to join the Davey legacy, and learn about how we're growing with our new SEED Campus

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