Overview

I am an arboricultural consultant at Thompson Tree Services (UK) Limited. I have seventeen years’ experience in arboriculture, having started ‘on the tools’ as a climber, team leader and supervisor for several Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors. I have also spent twelve years in an advisory role, both as an arboricultural consultant in the private sector and as a Local Authority Tree Officer (Bristol City Council 2011 – 2012). I hold the Level Six Diploma in Arboriculture, Professional Tree Inspection and Certified Veteran Tree Specialist qualifications; and I’m a Registered User of Quantified Tree Risk Assessment. I also undertake regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD). I am a professional member of the Arboricultural Association and uphold their professional ethical standards within their code of conduct. My current role at Thompson Tree Services (UK) Limited involves undertaking tree surveys and preparing reports relating to tree condition, tree risk assessment (QTRA), trees and development (BS5837), mortgage reports, ancient and veteran trees, and tree planting schemes.