As Principal at Open Space Management my major role is the creation of expert opinions and detailed supporting written documentation in relation to planning applications and legal matters relating to trees. Our main business activity is assisting private developers, the legal profession and the general public, including Government departments, in determining appropriate arboricultural outcomes and interpretation of specific local planning laws relative to the preservation or removal of trees. We work closely at a technical level with Architects, Land Development Consultants & Planners to determine appropriate effective outcomes within legislation for the site development.We advise on the appropriateness of plantings and species selection, design layout and other horticultural matters nationally relative to the urban design framework. We are recognised educators in this specialised field and advise & report on all matters that relate to the safety of trees and infrastructure including proven amenity tree evaluation scenarios for compensation. We are advocates for both tree loss and tree reinstatement and over-see related industry applications especially Tree Management Plans. Policy development & Australian Standards perspectives are also part of our skills-base application.Open Space Management specialises in Hazard Tree Assessment and has created the 'Tree Maintenance Philosophy - Why we Manage Trees' that also includes AQTF Syllabus Subjects. Our website is located at www.openspacemanagement.com.au

1975 - 1990: Advanced Aerial Tree Climbing Technician & Instructor.