X0306 4 2013-08-20 0 0000277638 DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO NONE 0001363607 COVEY PATRICK M 1500 NORTH MANTUA STREET KENT OH 44240 0 1 0 0 Chief Operating Officer Common Stock 2013-08-20 4 S 0 2194 23.90 D 22775 D Common Stock 4632.1697 I By 401(k) Plan This total reflects routine accumulation of 4,632.1697 common shares acquired through the Company's 401(k) benefit plan as of August 20, 2013, based on internal records. The number of shares in the reporting person's 401(k) plan account has decreased due to administrative fees withheld by the plan administrator. /s/Patrick M. Covey/Joseph R. Paul, by Power of Attorney 2013-08-21