Robert Graham is a lifelong woodsman and naturalist. He graduated from Worcester State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. There he focused heavily on conservation biology and GIS (geographic information systems). He is currently the Land Steward at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill where he leads the stewardship and groundskeeping operation. He is responsible for managing the care of all turf grasses on the property, as well as maintenance of all equipment used by the horticulture department. Him and his stewardship team also preserve the properties 20+ acres of meadow, and 100+ acres of woodlands and wetlands. His professional interests include early successional habitat, native plant ecology, and sustainable land management.
Professional Certifications
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Internation Society of Arboriculture
ISA Certified Arborist
International Society of Arboriculture
Hoisting Engineer HE-2A Excavators
Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections
Remote Pilot Certification
Federal Aviation Administration
Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License (Core)
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Fundamentals for Conservation Commissioners Certification Program
Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissioners
Associated Groups
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Land Steward
2017-present
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
Massachusetts State Leadership team member 2024-present
Publications committee member
2024-Present