Our team of Arborists are AQF Level 5 Diploma and AQF Level 8 Grad Certified, and experts in providing cost effective tree management solutions.
About Us
Our Mission
To provide expert tree advice that safeguards our natural environment for the future.
Our Team
Backed by formal qualifications, hands on industry experience and cutting edge technology, our team pride themselves on providing solution-based strategies that minimise risk.
Our team are up to date with the latest scientific advice from around the world and our reports provide advice in line with industry and Australian industry standards.
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Consultancy Manager
Mark Short
With over 20 years of experience in the fields of Arboriculture and Horticulture. Mark is passionate about trees, the benefits they bring and how they function.
Having worked in Local Government, the private sector and Botanical Gardens, Mark is well placed and highly knowledgeable in Urban Forest Management, Tree Management Plans and Tree Risk Assessment.
Mark’s aim is to promote the benefits of trees through education around the importance of good tree management that can be applied to assist, not hinder major projects.
Qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture (University of Melbourne), AQF Level 8
Diploma of Arboriculture, AQF Level 5
Diploma of Horticulture, AQF Level 5
Other Certifications
Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA)
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) International Society of Arboriculture
Favourite Trees
Wollemia nobilis - Wollemia Pine
Eucalyptus deglupta - Rainbow Gum
Consulting Arborist
Kelvin Ussher
Kelvin began his career in Arboriculture in 1992 as a Practicing Arborist, undertaking general tree maintenance work, then advancing onto complex pruning and removal operations and vegetation management around powerlines.
Over the past 30 years Kelvin has developed a high level understanding of tree management needs in large scale dynamic projects and has played a central role in providing solution based outcomes for many of the major projects across Perth where tree protection measures have been required.
Kelvin embraces nature and the outdoors and is passionate about trees and promoting correct tree management. It is this passion that ensures you receive the best advice for your projects
Qualifications
Diploma of Arboriculture, AQF Level 5
Other Certifications
Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA)
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) International Society of Arboriculture
Favourite Trees
Eucalyptus sideroxylon - Mugga Iron Bark
Delonix regia - Royal Poinciana