we recycle that and send it to pow- er plants,” explained Julian Emerich, Stanley’s director of marketing. He shared that the initiative diverts waste from landfills while supporting renewable energy production. Tree Care Partners also prioritizes re- cycling. “If we do tree removal and pruning, we try to recycle the chips,” said Haehnel. “We’ll deliver them to people’s proper- ty for mulch…or companies will bring them to a power plant, so they get turned into energy.” By turning byproducts into resources, Tree Care Partners closes the loop on sustainability while reducing environ- mental impact. Meanwhile, Wonderland has leaned into new technologies to advance pres- ervation with the adoption of growth regulators. “We’ve become big adopters of growth regulation in trees…for size manage- ment of trees, but also for their add- ed health benefits, which has helped
Stanley Tree Service also ties quality directly to its core values and its impact on the community. “Our motto is, ‘do the right thing when no one is watching,’” said Senerchia. She stressed that weekly meetings and consistent safety check-ins ensure that standards remain high, reinforcing that quality work at Stanley is expected — not optional. SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION Tree care is inherently tied to envi- ronmental stewardship, and many companies see sustainability as anoth- er long-term way to give back to the community. Recycling programs, re- sponsible environmental practices, and innovative treatments all contribute to healthier communities for future gen- erations. Stanley Tree Service has developed a wood waste recycling program that processes material into biofuel for re- gional power plants. “We actually bought our own Peterson chipper, process material on site, and
The Cage Guard System, a physical and visual barrier that keeps operators safe while working on truck cages.
us preserve some of these old legacy trees,” Golan stated. Combined with advances in access equipment such as spider lifts, these tools expand the possibilities for saving mature trees that once may have been deemed unsafe. From bee-friendly practices to selec- tive pruning, companies are showing that small, thoughtful decisions today are investing in healthier ecosystems tomorrow.
14 | Fall 2025 ArborTIMES ™ Stanley Tree Service hosts the Rhode Island Blood Center bus, allowing many employees and other individuals to donate.
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