H.D. "Dutch" Afman was born and raised in the rich floral and tree farm area of Holland (The Netherlands). He received a business law degree in The Hague.

At an early age he became interested in the tree culture of his families nurseries and although he has been a Commercial Real Estate Broker (Certified C.R.B.) for some 30 years in Wyoming and Colorado, the arboriculture segment has been the joy in his life.

Dutch is an Advanced Colorado Master Gardener as well as "Dutch Master Gardener"

He was honored to be named "Master Gardener Educator" for Colorado State University - Extension Services

Dutch is a Professional Member of the International Society of Arboriculture (I.S.A.) Past Vice - Chairman Forestry Board, for the City of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Past President of Western Colorado Gardening Foundation.

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