I have worked as arborist for 20 years. I have been employed in all aspects of tree care and spent quite a few years working on Ancient and Veteran trees in the Royal Parks, London. I have volunteered as a verifier for the National Trust’s Ancient Tree Initiative. I hold the Arboricultural Association’s Level 4 Technician Certificate and have a good knowledge of fungi/tree interactions. Over the years I have been involved in various high profile tree campaigns including the Sheffield street tree fiasco for which I organised a large art raffle and subsequent exhibition which raised a few thousand pounds for the campaign. I am a keen tree photographer and am currently working on an exhibition.