An Eversource contractor from Asplundh Tree Expert Co. trimming a Pin Oak at the Saluting Branches event at Cathedral in the Pines. COURTESY
A Lucas Tree crew trimming a Red Oak at the Saluting Branches event at Cathedral in the Pines. COURTESY
Rob Davenport, a Lucas Tree contractor for Eversource, trimming a tree at the Saluting Branches event at Cathedral in the Pines. COURTESY
Crystal Franciosi, an Eversource vendor arborist from ACRT, cleaning up a garden bed at the Saluting Branches event at Cathedral in the Pines. COURTESY
Eversource arborists and vegetation management contractors, including Neil Doran of Northern Tree Service, Hutch Shaw of Northern Tree Service, Randy Marcotte of Eversource, Crystal Franciosi and Laura Brodeur and Ben Potash of ACRT, Inc. performing fall maintenance at the Saluting Branches event at Cathedral in the Pines in Rindge. COURTESY
Eversource arborists and contractors planting a Japanese umbrella-pine at the Saluting Branches event at Cathedral in the Pines, in Rindge. COURTESY
Randy Marcotte of Eversourse plants a Japanese umbrella pine. COURTESY
Randy Marcotte of Eversource, Neil Doran and Hutch Shaw of Northern Tree Service, plant a pine at the Cathedral of the Pines. COURTESY

As part of its commitment to supporting veterans and responsible environmental stewardship, Eversource’s vegetation management team volunteered at the Saluting Branches of Service Day in New Hampshire on Wednesday.

Dozens of volunteers from the energy company, including Eversource arborists and tree trimming contractors, helped to take care of trees and provide landscaping services at the Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge. 

“Promoting environmental responsibility, sustainability and giving back to our communities are part of our everyday mission at Eversource, and we’re proud to show how we put those core values into action through our volunteer efforts with Saluting Branches,” said Eversource Manager of Vegetation Management Ian Farley. “Participating in this day of service is a wonderful opportunity for us to honor our veterans by making their final resting places safe and beautiful for their families and all those who visit.”

In its 11th year, Saluting Branches is an annual volunteer event organized by arborists across the country to honor and assist veterans by providing tree care services at national cemeteries and other properties dedicated to veterans.