Saluting Branches Day of Service

More than 60 certified arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts’ local offices donated a day of scientific tree care at veterans cemeteries across the U.S., to honor America’s military service men and women during the 11th annual Saluting Branches Day of Service September 18, 2025. The teams of Bartlett arborists, from 20 local offices, donated their time and expertise to safely provide scientific tree care services at 17 national and state veterans cemeteries and properties. The largest single-day volunteer event in the tree care industry, Saluting Branches, a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring veterans, was created by Rainbow Tree Care in 2015. During this year’s Saluting Branches Day of Service, Bartlett arborists performed tree care services that included pruning, root collar excavations and tree inspections for hazards. Sean Davis, a manager in Bartlett’s San Jose, California office, spent the day working at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, Calif., with crews from San Jose, San Rafael, Sonoma and San Francisco. “This is a meaningful way to give back to our communities and honor our veterans, by helping to keep the trees in these sacred places healthy and beautiful,” says Davis.