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Meet The Davey Institute Experts

Since our founding in 1880, scientific expertise and innovation have been hallmarks of Davey's tree service, natural resource preservation and related green industry services. Our expert scientists are specialists with advanced degrees in fields such as entomology, horticulture, urban forestry, forestry, turf, agronomy, plant pathology, plant physiology, computer science and botany.

Read several featured stories below, or browse additional expert profiles.

Davey expert Jim Zwack wants to make sure urban trees get the care they need to thrive....

Davey expert Greg Mazur considers growth patterns when making tree decisions....

Davey expert Bal Rao knows that tree and landscape is about more than just aesthetics....

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