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Media Contacts:
Amie Williamson
Phone 850-939-9979
Cell 850- 291-1502
info@treesplusonline.com
(Trees Plus images available upon request)
Navarre, FL – January 21, 2010 –Trees Plus, one of Northwest Florida’s oldest and most respected full service tree and landscaping companies, today announced owner Rob Williamson was named The State of Florida’s 2009 ‘Outstanding Professional’ by the Florida Urban Forestry Council. (FUFC)Mr. Williamson will be recognized during the Urban Forestry Seminar held at the Pensacola Civic Center February 10, 2010. The ‘Outstanding Professional’ award was established over 10 years ago and it recognizes a professional individual for his or her contribution to urban forestry activities and arboricultural practices. Nominees included municipal foresters, private arborists, utility arborists, growers, and educators. For the first time in over a decade, the award was given to a recipient from the Florida Panhandle.
“Rob had significant competition for this award from other applicants.” said Charlie Marcus of the Florida Division of Forestry. “Selection committee members were especially impressed by the extent of Rob’s community involvement and his efforts to promote professional urban forest management in Northwest Florida. He definitely goes beyond what your average arborist does.” ---CRM 1/14
Trees Plus is a strong supporter of the need for high quality community areas and has donated countless hours of time to local education and community restoration projects. Mr. Williamson and the rest of the Trees Plus team are leading a charge to increase awareness of the Florida Panhandle’s tree population and importance as an aesthetic, environmental and economic force in the community.
“To be recognized by the Florida Urban Forestry Council as the most outstanding professional of the year is truly an honor,” said Mr. Williamson. “I believe our trees provide a valuable economic resource to the area. Bringing this award home to Northwest Florida can only continue to raise awareness in our area and I accept this recognition on behalf of the entire Trees Plus team.”
Rob Williamson serves on the City of Fort Walton Beach Beautification Committee/Tree Board and is The Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Emerald Coast Science Center. He is an ISA Certified Arborist and his professional affiliations include the ISA, TCIA, Florida Urban Forestry Council (FUFC), Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) and the Society of Municipal Arborists.
More information about Trees Plus can be found at (www.TreesPlusOnline.com. It is designed to serve as an online information portal, tree resource, a medium for quick-estimates, and has a unique social media program, which features before and after YouTube videos of properties transformed by Trees Plus’ tree work and landscaping.
Contact Trees Plus at info@TreesPlusOnline.com or (850) 939-9979.
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About Trees Plus
Serving Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Escambia and Walton counties since 1992. Trees Plus is a full service tree and landscaping provider. Services include landscaping, hurricane preparation, tree preservation, consulting services, expert witness, construction site planning, tree appraisal services, tree pruning, tree installations, emergency tree care, tree removal, and stump and debris removal.
About The Florida Urban Forestry Council (FUFC)
The Florida Urban Forestry Council (FUFC) is a statewide, non-profit organization with a diverse membership of municipalities, arborists, utility foresters, community tree board members, tree advocates, volunteers, horticulturists, landscape professionals, and interested citizens who care about trees in their communities.
Well-managed trees are a vital part of the urban environment and enhance the quality of life in our cities, towns and communities. The Florida Urban Forestry Council strives to educate the citizens of Florida on the importance of trees, including their benefits, as well as the best methods to plant, maintain, manage, preserve, and sustain the urban forest.
For more information, visit: www.fufc.org
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Media Contacts:
Amie Williamson Brenda Whitfield
Phone 850-939-9979 Phone 850-939-9979
Cell 850- 291-1502 Cell 850-502-9914
info@treesplusonline.com brenda@treesplusonline.com
(Trees Plus images available upon request)
Trees Plus Named Small Business of the Month by Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Navarre, FL - November 2, 2009 - The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Trees Plus as the Small Business of the Month for November 2009. The business opened in 1992 with only three employees and has continued to expand, doubling their employee base to keep up with their growing business.
The owners of Trees Plus, Amie and Rob Williamson, have been involved with the Navarre Chamber since 2008, sponsoring, promoting, and actively participating in many events and committees. In addition to membership with the Navarre Chamber, the business is an affiliate member of The Navarre Area Board of Realtors and was the headline sponsor of their Annual Homes on Tour event in 2009. Civic contributions include donating tree work services to protect historic areas in both Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties.
Most recently, Rob was named a finalist in the International Society of Arboriculture's (ISA) True Professionals of Arboriculture award. He was one of the sixteen finalists out of more than 20,000 ISA certified arboricultural professionals from around the United States. Additionally, Amie was recently nominated and elected to serve as a Director on the Navarre Chamber's Board of Directors, and will take office in 2010.
As a small business of the month recipient, Trees Plus is eligible to compete for the Annual Small Business of the Year, to be awarded at the Annual Installation and Awards Celebration, January 9, 2010. Award eligibility requirements include being a current chamber member, in business a minimum of one year, and having fewer than 50 employees. Additional considerations include: active membership, business growth and public service or civic contributions.
For more information about the chamber and other programs affiliated with the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, call 939-3267 or log on to www.navarrechamber.com.
About Trees Plus Trees Plus is a full service tree and landscaping company, covering the needs of residential, commercial, municipal and military customers across Northwest Florida since 1992. Their services include Arborist consultations (land development tree preparation, construction site planning and tree appraisal services), shrub and tree pruning, tree installation, tree removal, landscaping, stump grinding, debris removal, land clearing, emergency tree care, hurricane preparation and after storm care. Their service area includes Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Pace, Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar, Niceville, Crestview, Destin, Sandestin, and Miramar Beach in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
For Immediate Release
Media Contacts:
Amie Williamson Brenda Whitfield
Phone 850-939-9979 Phone 850-939-9979
Cell 850- 291-1502 Cell 850-502-9914
info@treesplusonline.com brenda@treesplusonline.com
(Trees Plus images available upon request)
Trees Plus Announces New Director of Landscaping
Navarre, FL, October 16, 2009 – Rob and Amie Williamson, co-owners of Trees Plus, Northwest Florida's pemier full-service tree and landscaping company, have announced that Agronomist Derrick Sammons has joined the company as Director of Landscaping. This newly created position is due to Trees Plus' rapid expansion in 2009, especially in the areas of commercial, municipal and residential landscaping. In this position, he will be responsible for assisting the company in many capacities including project manager, landscape contractor, landscape design, irrigation installation, tree installation and preservation, integrated pest management and landscaping consultation.
"Derrick has outstanding credentials and is a great fit for this important new position. Customers of Trees Plus Tree Care division have come to expect exceptional service and Derrick will ensure the Trees Plus Landscaping Division is no different," explained owners Rob and Amie Williamson. "As a growing business, we recognized the need for some of Derrick's caliber to help share our rapidly growing landscape division and allow us to maintain the outstanding level of service and quality our customers expect from us."
"I am thrilled to Join the Trees Plus team. I am committed to their mission of providing affordable, quality tree and landscaping services to Northwest Florida," said Sammons. "I look forward to working with Trees Plus during this exciting growth period."
Prior to Trees Plus, Sammons served in positions wtih some of the most respected golf courses in the area, including lake Forest Yacht and Country Club, Hidden Creek, Tiger Point, New Orleans Country Club and the Country Club of Mobile. In these positions, he was responsible for course and lawn maintenance, landscaping, pest maintenance, irrigation, and lawn installations. In addition, he has worked at events on all three golf tours: PGA, LPGA, and Champions, including the US Women's Open.
"With Derrick's extensive turf management experience, Trees Plus customers will receive unparalleled service and creative landscape design elements," said Trees Plus owner Rob Williamson.
Sammons earned a bachelor's degree in Agronomy with an emphasis in Golf and Sports Turf Management from Mississippi State University. He is a native of Pensacola Florida where he resides with his daughter, Erin.
About Trees Plus Trees Plus is a full service tree and landscaping company, covering the needs of residential, commercial, municipal and military customers across Northwest Florida since 1992. Their services include Arborist consultations (land development tree preparation, construction site planning and tree appraisal services), shrub and tree pruning, tree installation, tree removal, landscaping, stump grinding, debris removal, land clearing, emergency tree care, hurricane preparation and after storm care. Their service area includes Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Pace, Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar, Niceville, Crestview, Destin, Sandestin, and Miramar Beach in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Story Highlights
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Media Contacts:
Amie Williamson Brenda Whitfield
Phone 850-939-9979 Phone 850-939-9979
Cell 850- 291-1502 Cell 850-502-9914
info@treesplusonline.com brenda@treesplusonline.com
(Trees Plus images available upon request)
Trees Plus Announces Winner of Greenscapes Award for Best ECO Friendly Landscape
Navarre, FL, September 17, 2009 – Trees Plus, Northwest Florida’s premier tree and landscaping provider since 1992, is proud to announce the winning home for the Greenscapes Award for best ECO-friendly landscape on the 2009 Navarre Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR) Homes on Tour.
The Trees Plus Greenscapes winning home is located at 6746 Tom King Bayou on Homeport Drive in Navarre (MLS #498440). According to Amie Williamson, co-owner of Trees Plus, the winner was selected because of their efforts to preserve shade trees during the homes construction, which helps with energy conservation. The other criteria met was their use of indigenous, drought tolerant plants which conserves water and requires less maintenance. “In addition to great curb appeal, the homeowners went to great lengths to preserve two large trees in the backyard,” said Mrs. Williamson. “They even built their deck around the trees, which we loved to see!”
Honorable Mention went to the homes at 2646 Avenida De Soto, Navarre (MLS#521840) and 5840 East Bay Blvd., Navarre (MLS#520076). These homes can be viewed on the Navarre Area Board of REALTORS® 2009 Homes on Tour, which takes place on the weekend of September 19-20th, and features homes across all price levels for sale in Navarre.
The Greenscapes award focused on tree location (energy conservation), curb appeal, smart irrigation (water conservation), and the use of indigenous plants, which provides countless benefits including reduced maintenance and greater protection during the hurricane season. The award was announced at NABOR’s Blue Ribbon Marketing Breakfast on September 16th.
More information about Trees Plus and to read Rob’s blog go to TreesPlusOnline.com. Contact Trees Plus via email at info@treesplusonline.com, or by calling (850) 939-9979. Follow Trees Plus on Facebook, or Rob and Amie on Twitter at @robstree and @treesplusgirl.
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About Trees Plus
Trees Plus is a full service tree and landscaping company, covering the needs of residential, commercial, municipal and military customers across Northwest Florida since 1992. Their services include Arborist consultations (land development tree preparation, construction site planning and tree appraisal services), shrub and tree pruning, tree installation, tree removal, landscaping, stump grinding, debris removal, land clearing, emergency tree care, and hurricane preparation and after storm care.
Their service area includes Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Pace, Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar, Niceville, Crestview, Destin, Sandestin, and Miramar Beach in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties. For up-to-date information about tree related issues, follow Trees Plus on Facebook, Twitter, Rob's Blog, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Download the Trees Plus online media kit for an extended company overview, previous clips, biographies, contact information, and additional story ideas at Online Media Kit.
For Immediate Release
Media Contacts:
Amie Williamson Brenda Whitfield
Phone 850-939-9979 Phone 850-939-9979
Cell 850- 291-1502 Cell 850-502-9914
info@treesplusonline.com brenda@treesplusonline.com
(Trees Plus images available upon request)
Navarre, FL, September 10, 2009 – Trees Plus, Northwest Florida’s premier tree and landscaping provider since 1992, is proud to announce their headline sponsorship of the Navarre Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR) 2009 Homes on Tour. This annual event, which takes place on the weekend of September 19-20th, features homes across all price levels for sale in Navarre. “The Navarre Homes On Tour event invites prospective buyers to view a selection of homes that truly encompass everything good about living in our beautiful area,” said Angela Campbell, NABOR Director.
In addition to the headline sponsorship, Trees Plus will present the “Trees Plus Greenscapes Award” recognizing the home with the best ECO-friendly landscape. The award focuses on tree location (energy conservation), curb appeal, smart irrigation (water conservation), and the use of indigenous plants, which provides countless benefits including reduced maintenance and greater protection during the hurricane season. The award will be announced on Wednesday, September 16th at NABOR’s Blue Ribbon Marketing Breakfast.
"In keeping with the core philosophies of Trees Plus, to serve our industry as well as our community, we felt creating the Greenscapes award would create green awareness in the local area by recognizing homes that were ECO friendly. We are so proud to partner with NABOR and the local real estate community and hope this newly created award encourages homeowners to use their landscaping to conserve water and energy."” said Amie Williamson, co-owner of Trees Plus. “And, according to the National Association of Realtors, it has the added benefit of giving homeowners a 100-200% return on their investment and increases overall property values in the neighborhood.”
More information about Trees Plus and to read Rob’s blog go to TreesPlusOnline.com. Contact Trees Plus via email at info@treesplusonline.com, or by calling (850) 939-9979. Follow Trees Plus on Facebook, or Rob and Amie on Twitter at @robtree and @treesplusgirl.
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About Trees Plus
Trees Plus is a full service tree and landscaping company, covering the needs of residential, commercial, municipal and military customers across Northwest Florida since 1992. Their services include Arborist consultations (land development tree preparation, construction site planning and tree appraisal services), shrub and tree pruning, tree installation, tree removal, landscaping, stump grinding, debris removal, land clearing, emergency tree care, and hurricane preparation and after storm care.
Their service area includes Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Pace, Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar, Niceville, Crestview, Destin, Sandestin, and Miramar Beach in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties. For up-to-date information about tree related issues, follow Trees Plus on Facebook, Twitter, Rob's Blog, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Download the Trees Plus online media kit for an extended company overview, previous clips, biographies, contact information, and additional story ideas at Online Media Kit.
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Tammie Caton, Caton Marketing
PH 251 327 7826
Tammie (at) CatonMarketing.com
(Trees Plus images available upon request)
Navarre, FL – July 22, 2009 –Trees Plus, one of northwest Florida’s oldest and most respected full service tree companies, today announced co-owner Rob Williamson was named as a finalist in the ISA’s True Professionals of Arboriculture award, one of the field’s leading honors. The finalists will be recognized during the ISA National Conference in Providence, RI, July 24-29, 2009. Mr. Williamson was one of sixteen finalists out of more than 20,000 ISA certified arboricultural professionals from around the United States.
“It was a very difficult process to choose our finalists from so many outstanding nominees. Rob really stood out by his commitment to client service, his extensive community involvement and his support and use of communications both through his social media contacts and his new website,” said Sonia Garth, ISA Public Relations Manager. The Award finalists are judged on their interaction with customers, leadership of employees, and communications, such as the company’s new website and social media program which is also launching this week.
It is common for nominees to come from the northeast United States and areas with high emphasis on nature and national parks, where local citizens and government are acutely aware of the need for knowledgeable Arborists. Commercial, municipal, military and residential property managers in the Northwest Florida region can now benefit from having a nationally recognized, highly trained tree specialist available in their own backyard.
Trees Plus is a strong supporter of the need for high quality community areas and has donated countless hours of time to local education and restoration projects. Mr. Williamson, business partner Amie Williamson, and the rest of the Trees Plus team are leading a charge to increase awareness of the Florida Panhandle’s tree population and importance as an aesthetic, environmental and economic force in the community.
Rob Williamson currently serves on the City of Fort Walton Beach Beautification Committee/Tree Board as well as the Board of Directors for The Emerald Coast Science Center. He is an ISA Certified Arborist and his professional affiliations include the ISA, TCIA, Florida Urban Forestry Council and the Society of Municipal Arborists. Prior to acquiring Trees Plus, Rob enjoyed success in the golf industry as a General Manger for Walt Disney World® Golf, American Golf and Meadowbrook Golf properties. Under his management each property experienced unprecedented growth in revenue and membership.
“In this economic climate, you must stay connected with your customers needs and make the experience easier for them,” said Rob Williamson, co-owner. “Trees Plus is a different kind of tree company. We’re experienced, environmentally friendly and tech savvy with current software planning programs, a burgeoning online community, social media, and an emphasis on the needs of the community.”
Tying the effort together is the company’s most recent development which launches today – a new website (www.TreesPlusOnline.com) is designed to serve as an online information portal, tree resource, quick-estimates, and a unique social media program.
Designed to be highly interactive with the company’s owners, the new site allows for fast turnaround on estimates and a unique and popular feature which enables property owners to immediately upload and send images to the company for review. Also unique to the arboriculture and landscaping industry, the Trees Plus site is one of the first to include a full social media program, and the information push will include highlights about ‘types’ of questions the company receives daily, videos, tips, job descriptions, poor pruning practice examples, photos, and more. To date, this site is on par to become one of the Southeast’s premier tree information destinations regarding the region’s precious tree resources, statistics, and heritage information.
More information about Trees Plus or to read Rob’s blog can be found at www.TreesPlusOnline.com. Contact Trees Plus via email at info@TreesPlusOnline.com, or by calling (850) 939-9979. Follow Rob and Amie on Twitter at @robtree and @treesplusgirl . Information about the ISA award program and the certification program is found on the International Society of Arboriculture website at www.ISA-Arbor.com.
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About Trees Plus
Serving Okaloosa, Walton, Escambia and Santa Rosa counties since 1992. Trees Plus is a full service tree and landscaping provider. Services include hurricane preparation, land development, tree preservation, consulting services, expert witness, construction site planning, tree appraisal services, tree pruning, tree installations, emergency tree care, tree removal, and stump and debris removal.
About the International Society of Arboriculture
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), headquartered in Champaign, Ill., is a nonprofit organization supporting tree care research and education around the world. As part of ISA’s dedication to the care and preservation of shade and ornamental trees, it offers the only internationally-recognized certification program in the industry. For more information, contact a local ISA Certified Arborist or visit www.isa-arbor.com.
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