SECOND NATURE TREE SERVICE
Graham M. Charles, Arborist
CA LIC #861924 FULLY LICENSED & INSURED | 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
SERVING SONOMA VALLEY & SONOMA COUNTY
SERVICES
Pruning
All of our pruning at Second Nature Tree meets or exceeds International Society of Arborculture (ISA) standards.
Hazard Assessment
This oak tree photographed was on the list for hazardous trees at a particular HOA and they opted not to prune the tree and it fell two months later. Graham has 20 years of experience in assessing hazardous trees and prides himself on not removing trees that do not need to be removed.
Shaping
We do a lot of tree shaping and we take our time to make every tree look uniform and natural. That is our goal.
Removals
At Second Nature Tree, we do a lot of technical removals over fine gardens without destroying what is underneath. We go the extra mile not to destroy plants underneath the trees.
Fruit Trees
Graham has been pruning fruit trees for 25 years. Graham considers himself a master fruit tree pruner. Graham has a vast knowledge of shaping, thinning, and proper pruning of fruit trees.
Stump Grinding
We do an enormous amount of stump grinding. All stump grinding is done by Graham.
CLIENTS
Sonoma Valley is a beautiful place with a vibrant community. We are proud to have served over 10,000 clients in this area over the last 20+ years and look forward to continuing to provide exceptional service to our valued customers. Thank you for choosing us as your trusted provider.
Here is a list of current HOA Accounts:
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Creekwood Plains HOA in Sonoma
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Oak Vista HOA in Oakmont
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Twin Lakes HOA in Oakmont
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Quail Run HOA in Oakmont
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Fallgreen 1 HOA in Oakmont
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Fallgreen 2 HOA in Oakmont
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Oakgreen HOA in Oakmont
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Pepperwood HOA in Santa Rosa
ABOUT
Graham started climbing trees for John Britton’s Tree Service in St. Helena, California in the early 90s. He worked there for over two years. Both John Britton and his wife, Denise, are master arborists—what a great place to learn about trees! Graham attended academic tree classes twice a week, where he learned the basic anatomy and function of trees.
In mid-90s, Graham moved to Berkeley, California, where he worked for another arborist, Ken Kirsch Tree & Shrub, for over 10 years. This is where he learned the most about shaping trees, large removals and fruit tree pruning.
After many years in Berkeley, he moved back to Sonoma, California, where he worked for Huppe Landscape Management. Graham started their tree division and ran that operation for two years. This is where he gained knowledge of HOA management.
In 2003, Graham started his own company in Sonoma, Second Nature Tree Service. Graham and his crew offer high-end tree care at affordable prices. Second Nature Tree Service specializes in technical removals and large tree pruning including, but not limited to: Oak, Japanese Maples, Shade Trees, and Fruit Trees.
Graham and his crew strive to exceed International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards for tree pruning and take their time to make sure the job site is safe. They also go the extra mile not to damage clients’ landscapes!
