Trees for Threes

The Dallas Mavericks, PwC US, a Big Four accounting and consulting firm, and Arborilogical Services, Inc., tree care experts, are teaming up for the fifth consecutive year for the “Trees for Threes” project. This group is committed to planting one tree for every three pointer the Mavs make at home this season. The trees, up to 10 feet tall, will be planted by Mavs personnel, PwC employees, citizen foresters and volunteers from Arborilogical Services, Inc.

The Mavericks understand the importance of proper tree maintenance to ensure their survival and has renewed its partnership with Arborilogical Services, Inc. These tree care experts will care for and maintain the trees for up to three years. The Trees for Threes planting project is part of the Mavericks eco-friendly initiative, Guard the Planet. To date, over 1,400 trees have been planted in Dallas area parks and across campuses of the Dallas Independent School District. Giving back and improving our local schools creates a healthier and more positive learning environment for future generations, while helping to sustain the environment. The Mavericks hope to plant the 1,750th tree this season.

Follow the Mavs throughout the season and keep track of how many three pointers are made at home games, and know that each “three” makes a difference!

About PwC

Toward the end of the regular season, hundreds of PwC’s Dallas staff will join with the Mavs, Arborilogical Services, Inc. and other local organizations to help beautify local schools in Dallas.

“We are thrilled to continue our work with the Dallas Mavericks and Arborilogical Services, Inc. to continue the ‘Trees for Threes’ program for the fifth consecutive year,” said Tom Codd, PwC’s North Texas Managing Partner. “PwC has a long history of serving clients in the Dallas market and a deep commitment to improving the city. We’ll be cheering for the Mavericks this season and hope to plant even more trees this year than last.”

One tree will be planted for every three-pointer the Mavs make at American Airlines Center this season. “The impact of the Mavericks ‘Trees for Threes’ initiative is significant,” says Kate Gilliatt, PwC’s North Texas Marketing Leader. “Planting these trees is a lasting way for us to give back to the community, and hopefully also to inspire the next generation to care for and improve the landscape of our community.”

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About Arborilogical Services Inc., the Tree Care Experts

“Trees for Threes (or TF3) has been a huge success as the first program of its kind which has been replicated by three other NBA teams and is soon to be adopted by three other NBA teams” said Steve Houser, President of Arborilogical Services. “Due to the hard work of some amazing PwC volunteers and Mavs staff, large groves of trees will continually be planted as well as maintained in our area schools and parks each year. We leave a legacy of commemorative Mavs tree groves for future generations to enjoy! We are committed to improving our quality of life as well as being better stewards of our urban environment.”

Since 1981, Arborilogical™ Services has been caring for people, trees and our environment. That is a long standing tradition of providing our regions trees with the expert care they deserve! Arborilogical Services staff includes some of the top rated talent in the industry including 13 International Society of Arboriculture certified arborists and a host of degreed plant pathologists, horticulturists, and foresters. Company tree climbers are also experts, winning the Texas Tree Climbing Competition an impressive 20 different years with 8 different climbers and representing Texas in international competitions around the globe an unprecedented 20 years.

Arborilogical Services is also proud of its continuing commitment to improve our communities through various types of public outreach. Company tree care experts frequently provide educational presentations on tree related subjects for industry peers as well as the various communities they serve. They also assume active roles in many public and nonprofit groups by providing leadership, guidance, and expert advice.

To learn more about Arborilogical Services, visit the website at www.arborilogical.com or follow them on Facebook at Arborilogical Services, Inc. and on Twitter at TheTreeExperts