Tree Guardians Expands Its Portfolio into South Carolina with Strategic Acquisition of TreeWiseMen

Beaufort County, SC – October 10, 2024 – Tree Guardians, a rapidly expanding national residential and
commercial tree care platform, is excited to announce the strategic acquisition of TreeWiseMen, a
locally owned tree care company based in Bluffton, South Carolina. This acquisition reinforces Tree
Guardians’ commitment to empowering established tree and plant health care companies while
broadening its footprint in the Carolinas.

“We are thrilled to welcome TreeWiseMen to the Tree Guardians family,” said Charlie Haines, CEO of
Tree Guardians. “This partnership perfectly aligns with our vision of creating a diversified, customer centric tree care platform. By harnessing our collective strengths, we are positioned to elevate the quality of service we deliver to our clients while fostering the growth of our partner brands through
strategic investments in our people, technology, and innovation. We are committed to setting new
standards of excellence in the tree care industry.”
Founded in 2012, TreeWiseMen has established a strong reputation in Bluffton, South Carolina, for its
exceptional tree care services, including tree removal, pruning, emergency response and plant health
care. The company is known for its commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and sustainable
practices

“We are excited about this new chapter for TreeWiseMen,” said Drew Bedingfield, Founder of
TreeWiseMen. “Joining forces with Tree Guardians marks a significant milestone for us. This partnership
opens the door to extensive resources and industry knowledge, enabling us to enhance our services and
better meet the needs of our community. We are excited about this collaboration, and we look forward
to continuing to deliver outstanding tree care services to our community.”
The acquisition of TreeWiseMen allows Tree Guardians to expand its service offerings and geographic
footprint, while tapping into the local knowledge and experience of the Bluffton team. This collaboration
will result in enhanced capabilities, increased operational efficiencies, and a steadfast commitment to
exceptional service and sustainable practices across the platform.
Tree Guardians remains dedicated to pursuing additional strategic acquisition opportunities to
strengthen its market position and expand its reach.

About Tree Guardians
Founded by Halle Capital in 2023, Tree Guardians is building a diversified platform focused on partnering
with owners and operators of exceptional tree care businesses across the United States. For more
information, visit https://www.treeguardians.com/.

About TreeWiseMen
TreeWiseMen is a locally owned tree care service based in Bluffton, South Carolina. Founded in 2012 by
Drew Bedingfield as a side job on his days off from the Bluffton Fire Department, the company has
grown quickly and built a reputation for excellence in assisting residential and commercial clients with
services such as tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and stormwater management. For more
information, visit: https://treewisemensc.com/

Media Contact:
Sarah Bessette
Chief Marketing Officer
Tree Guardians
Sarah@TreeGuardians.com