Parent Co.:
Treevolution.

Qualifications:
RFS Cert. Arb.; Tech. Cert. Arbor.; NPTC Assessor; LANTRA Instructor; LOLER Instructor/Assessor.

Experience:
Founder and Director of Treevolution, Liam has been involved in tree work since 1979, initially in forestry but later as an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor. Previously involved in the development of NPTC Certificates of Competence, Liam has more recently been Technical Author of A Guide to Good Climbing Practice. He is currently Technical Advisor (Forestry & Arboriculture) to LANTRA Awards and a registered Expert Witness. Author of numerous articles and publications, Liam has been guest speaker at several international conferences, and is involved in tree climbing competitions at all levels.

Parent Co.:
Treevolution Instructor.

Qualifications:
City and Guilds Tree Surgery for Craftsmen; City and Guilds 730 Teaching Qualification; LANTRA Instructor; IRATA Level 1 Technician; NPTC Assessor; LOLER Inspector.

Experience:
Since 2002, Richard’s main employment has been as Instructor/Assessor for Treevolution based in North Wales. Previous experience includes working as Mountain Safety Advisor for Exploration Logistics in the Middle East and 11 years commercial tree climbing. In recent years he has run a variety of courses for Merrist Wood College. Contributor to A Guide to Good Climbing Practice.

Parent Co.:
Apical Arboriculture Training and Tree Management.

Qualifications:
BSc Environmental Studies (1986-1989); NC Arb (1990-1991), MSc Research into Tree Growth Regulators whilst working as a lecturer at Myerscough College (1998-2004); LANTRA Instructor; NPTC Assessor; LOLER Inspector.

Experience:
Dan started working as an Instructor/Assessor for Treevolution in 2004. Previous experience in both arboriculture (private and utility) and forestry (from 1989), and as Instructor/Assessor at Myerscough College. Currently based in the Lake District, Dan works throughout the UK and is involved in tree climbing competitions at all levels.

Parent Co.:
Treepartner.

Qualifications:
NEB Tree Surgery for Craftsmen; BTEC HND Conservation Management; ISA Certified Arborist; LOLER Inspector.

Experience:
Active in the arboriculture industry since 1986, Chris has extensive experience of native woodland management and tree care contracting. Operating throughout the UK and Western Europe, he is a contact for Tree Climbing Europe (a European forum for climbing arborists). Chris is involved in tree climbing competitions at all levels.

Parent Co.:
Treevolution (Spain).

Qualifications:
BSc in Agriculture, ISA Certified Arborist.

Experience:
Jochum is an arboricultural contractor and training provider based in Barcelona, Spain. With previous experience in agriculture, Jochum has been a tree climber since 1997 and involved in tree climbing competitions since 1999. Jochum is currently active in Grimpacat, an association of tree climbers in Catalunya.

Parent Co.:
Cut Above Specialist Tree Services and Treevolution (Scotland); Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor.

Qualifications:
RFS Cert. Arb.; ISA Certified Arborist; Cert. Ed.; NPTC Assessor; LOLER Instructor/Assessor.

Experience:
Chris provides Treevolution’s services throughout Scotland. He is an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor, an arboricultural training provider and a registered Expert Witness. Involved in tree climbing competitions since 1997, Chris has more recently been Technical Author of A Guide to Good Climbing Practice.