I am a Chartered Biologist and a professional member of the Royal Society of Biology. I have a strong academic background, plus more than 30 years experience managing the arboricultural planning service in a number of local planning authorities in Dorset.

I’m also a Lantra approved Professional Tree Inspector, with many years carrying out “tree safety” inspections, and formulating management and maintenance plans.

I have a particular interest in ensuring our urban environments are kept “green”, and that new development is successfully integrated through tree retention or new planting for the future.