The Graf Tree Care History
Graf Tree Care, Inc. was founded in 1999 by arborist Phil Graf. From humble beginnings as a two man tree trimming operation, Phil quickly began to expand the client base by adhering to his core values: a relentless work ethic and friendly attitude. By late 2003, we began seeing our client’s needs for plant health care and began expanding into this sector. In the spring of 2004, the first Graf spray rig rolled out of the shop, and we had officially started the plant health care division of the company. Over the next few years, we became experts in tree diagnostics, root feeding, and disease and pest control.
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Staff Certifications
- • ISA Municipal Specialist (2)
- • ISA Certified Arborist (8)
- • ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (1)
- • ESRI Certified GIS User (1)
- • ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (1)
- • TRAQ Tree Risk Assessment Qualifications (5)
- • Certified Wetland Scientist (1)
- • IDA Certified Pesticide Applicator (6)
Staff College-Level Degrees
- • Environmental Science
- • Forest Resource Management
- • Geography
- • Biology
- • Hydrology
- • Mathematics
- • Earth Science
Professional Affiliations
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) – Chapters: Illinois Arborist Association (IAA), Indiana Arborist Association (IAA), Arboriculture Society of Michigan (ASM) | Midwest Institute of Park Executives (MIPE) | Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) | Illinois GIS Association (ILGISA) | American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) | Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA) | Illinois Assoc. of Environmental Professionals (IAEP)
