Business Details
7 Years
experience
Expert Tree Care Services in Troy, NY
Magai Arboriculture is a worker-owned cooperative dedicated to providing expert tree care services rooted in ecological stewardship and community values. Founded in 2019 through the transformation of Jack Magai's long-standing proprietorship, our team comprises five ISA-certified arborists and skilled professionals committed to preserving urban forests. We prioritize methodical, low-impact techniques that emphasize communication, safety, and environmental responsibility over speed.Our expertise spans heritage tree preservation, risk assessment, and sustainable planting practices tailored to the Hudson-Mohawk region. As a democratic workplace, we combine decades of collective experience with a shared mission to foster healthier landscapes through conscientious arboriculture.
Services
Tree Pruning
Risk Assessments
Tree Planting
Tree Removals
Cabling & Bracing
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We employ five ISA-certified arborists with specialized tree risk assessment qualifications
- Our worker cooperative model ensures shared expertise and democratic decision-making
- We utilize low-impact techniques like rope-assisted climbing and soil analysis
- Specialized experience with heritage tree preservation and ecological planting
- Transparent pricing for assessments ranging from $50$200 based on complexity
Associations and certifications
- International Society of Arboriculture
Services
Tree Pruning
Our rope-assisted pruning techniques remove deadwood and manage co-dominant leaders while preserving tree health. We avoid spikes to protect bark integrity and use cambium savers during rigging. All tools are sterilized between sites to prevent disease transmission.
Risk Assessments
Certified arborists conduct ground-level assessments to identify structural weaknesses and decay. Aerial inspections with second crew members are performed when necessary. Written documentation and mitigation recommendations accompany each evaluation.
Tree Planting
We plant bare-root specimens (8-13' tall) selected for regional suitability. Services include proper mulching, watering instructions, and one-year survival guarantees. Deer protection cages available upon request for young saplings.
Tree Removals
Precision removals in tight spaces using climbing techniques instead of heavy equipment. We prioritize safety through rope rigging systems and team supervision during complex operations in residential areas.
Cabling & Bracing
Installation of steel cables and bolts stabilizes weak branch unions and cracked trunks. This preserves structurally compromised trees while minimizing future failure risks through professional support systems.
People
Jack Magai
Certified Arborist & Consulting Arborist
Founder with 30+ years experience in arboriculture and dance. ISA-certified since 1997, member of American Society of Consulting Arborists since 2018.
Andrew Lynn
Operations Manager
ISA-certified arborist since 2015 with 13+ years experience. Troy Bike Rescue founder and local music scene participant. Specializes in climbing techniques.
Christian Grigoraskos
Client Intake Coordinator
Certified arborist focused on ecological systems. Co-developer of Collard City Growers' food forest. Holds ISA and TRAQ certifications since 2018 and 2021.
Clarence Fountain
Certified Arborist
50-year industry veteran with forestry background. Combines traditional skills with modern practices. Holds ISA and TRAQ certifications since 2014.
Dale Moore
Office Administrator
Manages operations with sustainability expertise from Tesla and Ecovative Design. Permaculture-certified with holistic land management approach.
Questions
What tree services do you specialize in?
We specialize in pruning, risk assessments, planting, removals, and structural support systems like cabling and bracing for urban trees.
Are your arborists certified?
Yes, we have five ISA-certified arborists with Tree Risk Assessment Qualifications and additional specialized certifications.
Do you offer tree risk assessments?
Yes, we provide on-site risk assessments starting at $50, including aerial inspections when necessary.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Hudson-Mohawk region including Troy, Albany, Schenectady, and Niskayuna, NY.
How do you handle tree planting?
We use bare-root transplanting methods and guarantee tree survival for one year with proper care.
What makes your cooperative different?
As a worker-owned cooperative, we combine democratic governance with decades of collective arboriculture expertise.
