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treeShield Covers Largest
Willow Oak in N.C.

Schneider Tree Care has been caring for the largest Willow Oak in North Carolina* for the past three years. Schneider was hand-picked to provide tree pruning services to the record-breaking Willow Oak tree. The tree is a staggering 101 inches in diameter (very healthy and growing - dbh was 99" in 2010), has a 124 foot canopy spread and is 85 feet in height.

The goal of the Union County community is to preserve the health of the tree, which is why they chose Schneider Tree Care. The historic Willow Oak will be receiving the Total Protection Package that includes treeShield. As explained by a local resident, "Schneider Tree Care understands that pruning a tree is more than just cutting off limbs." The Schneider Tree Care team worked carefully to remove any dead, dying and diseased limbs to eliminate any points of entry for disease and fungus. Ryan Chipman, Certified Arborist and VP of Business Development, explains the package in further detail:

"The total protection package for this tree includes
pruning to remove deadwood only. We don't want to remove green healthy growth from this tree unless absolutely necessary; all of the leaves are food factories. We will fertilize twice annually to improve and maintain soil health and reduce compaction. We are spraying to reduce the amount of harmful insects on the tree, which was likely caused by the development of the neighborhood. We will also

perform protective sprays to help keep borer insects out of the tree, and we have installed and maintain a lightening protection

system in the tree.

treeShield� was the final piece that provides that extra level of service unique to Schneider."

*SOURCE:

N.C. Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry

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HMI Deployment Certification Program

As we prepare for what is forecasted to be an active 2013 storm season, HMI wants to extend an invitation to any professional tree care company that may want to join our Authorized Member Program. We are looking to add Members in several markets as the list of insurance companies we support continues to grow. As for our existing Members, we thank you again for your continued quality work, professionalism and dedication to HMI and our clients.

Interested in deploying for HMI? All Authorized Members that would like to deploy with HMI during the 2013 storm season need to become certified. Web-based certification programs are being scheduled now.

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HMI provides property owners, insurers and others in the green industry with a full suite of support services for trees and shrubs, including emergency removals, inspections, cause-of-loss analysis and replacement cost calculations. HMI has established a national network of arborists and professional tree care companies to support these products and services.

Four new companies have joined the fast-growing network of HMI's Authorized Member program. Leaf & Limb Tree Service, M & S Wesley Tree Service,Corbo Landscaping Inc. and Preservation Tree Service assist in expanding coverage across the U.S. Click on the link below to learn more about each company.