Breckenridge, Colorado— Saturday, September 12, A Cut Above Forestry had a significant role in the 2nd annual Beetlefest, which brought fun education and awareness to the mountain pine beetle epidemic while also getting back at the bugs. The festival showcased education about the mountain pine beetle epidemic, and products made from trees killed by bark beetle. A highlight of the event, A Cut Above’s dunk tank, allowed some to let out their aggression toward the beetle while raising money for a good cause. On this cool rainy day seven beetle costumed employees of A Cut Above were collectively dunked several hundred times by Beetlefest goers. The beetle-costumed employees also provided information on wildfire mitigation, and re-forestation efforts while having some fun, and managing to avoid any hypothermia cases.
“We are proud to have been involved in this event since its inception last year. It is important to raise awareness of the pine beetle epidemic and planning for the future—particularly wildfire mitigation and reforestation. Our dunk tank was a big hit and it is fantastic to be able to provide a scholarship to a local student,” said Rick Herwehe, Founder of A Cut Above Forestry.
A Cut Above’s dunk tank raised $350 which after being matched by the company will provide a $700 scholarship for a 2010 Summit High graduate to pursue college-level study in forestry, horticulture or another “green industry” degree.
Founded in 1983, A Cut Above was created to fill an existing void in professional tree care in Eagle and Summit Counties and has since become the leading arbor services firm in the central mountains of Colorado. A Cut Above Forestry has been a driving force behind the reforestation efforts and long-range reforestation goals in Summit County. A recent merger with Land Designs by Ellison located in Eagle County has also increased both the geographic area of service, and portfolio of services. Services offered include arbor services, reforestation, irrigation services, landscape architecture, maintenance and installation. For more information visit www.acutaboveforestry.com or call 970.453.9154.
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“We are proud to have been involved in this event since its inception last year. It is important to raise awareness of the pine beetle epidemic and planning for the future—particularly wildfire mitigation and reforestation. Our dunk tank was a big hit and it is fantastic to be able to provide a scholarship to a local student,” said Rick Herwehe, Founder of A Cut Above Forestry.
A Cut Above’s dunk tank raised $350 which after being matched by the company will provide a $700 scholarship for a 2010 Summit High graduate to pursue college-level study in forestry, horticulture or another “green industry” degree.
Founded in 1983, A Cut Above was created to fill an existing void in professional tree care in Eagle and Summit Counties and has since become the leading arbor services firm in the central mountains of Colorado. A Cut Above Forestry has been a driving force behind the reforestation efforts and long-range reforestation goals in Summit County. A recent merger with Land Designs by Ellison located in Eagle County has also increased both the geographic area of service, and portfolio of services. Services offered include arbor services, reforestation, irrigation services, landscape architecture, maintenance and installation. For more information visit www.acutaboveforestry.com or call 970.453.9154.
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