Why I chose to work in arboriculture

I realized I could climb trees for a living.

My favourite tree

Pohutukawa Tree (Metrosideros excelsa) because I have fond memories of playing around in these trees which overhang much of the north island coastline of New Zealand. I have many favourite landmark & specimen trees in and around our city as well. My favorite species are giant sequoia, Douglas-fir and dove tree. I discover more favorite trees the more I work with them…

Expertise

Over 18 years of experience working with all aspects of Arboriculture and Horticulture.

Formal education

Kwantlen University College – Horticulture Technology Diploma

Formal training & certification

ISA Board Certified Master Arborist – #PN-5960AT
ISA Certified Tree Worker/Climber Specialist #PN-5960AT
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
ISA Certified Tree Worker/Climber Specialist Evaluator
Climbing Arborist Certification of Qualification #00007-TB-13
Arborist Technician Certificate of Qualification #00017-TA-10
WUAA/HEBC Falling & Bucking Endorsement Certificate #98
ITA Climbing Arborist Certification of Qualification #00017-TA-10
ITA Climbing Arborist Certification of Qualification #00007-TB-13
ITA Climbing Arborist Registered Assessor #00003-TBR-14
American Society of Consulting Arborists member
2016 ASCA Consulting Academy Graduate
St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)
BC Plant Health Care Climbing Skills
BC Plant Health Care Aerial Lift & Climbing Rescue Training
Arboriculture Canada Tree Climbing, Fall Protection & Work Positioning
ArborMaster Advanced Technical Rigging
TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional, #866
BCTA Hours of Service/Compliance/Record Keeping
Valley Driving School Defensive Driving Course
Air Brakes Endorsement
Tree Assessment & Management on Development Sites Workshop
Root Disease Decay Workshop
Lantra Awards ISA Instructional Techniques
GPR Basics
Advanced Tree Appraisal: Anchoring Appraisals with Multiple Methods

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