X0304 4 2012-03-07 0 0000277638 DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO NONE 0001320930 Gaumer George M 1500 NORTH MANTUA STREET KENT OH 44240 0 1 0 0 VP/GM Commerc'l Landscape Srv Common Stock 57337.6279 I By 401(k) Plan Stock Appreciation Rights (2012) 19.70 2012-03-07 4 A 0 2000 0.00 A 2013-03-07 2021-12-31 Common Stock 2000 2000 D This total reflects routine accumulation of 57,337.6279 common shares acquired through the Company's 401(k) benefit plan as of March 7, 2012, based on internal records. Stock Appreciation Rights become exercisable in five equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. /s/George M. Gaumer/David E. Adante, by Power of Attorney 2012-03-09