Born and raised in B.C, with strong understanding of nature and plants. Started firewood business in high school. Worked as groundperson and tree feller. Went commercial fishing to Prince rupert and Haida gwaii. Worked for a landscaping business and planted many trees, Built a timber frame house with master builder Rick Golson. After success in these I looked for a change and moved to west vancouver and worked as an Arborist. For three years worked in the beauty of Vancouvers most elaborate properties, learning all about proper climbing and rigging techniques as well as species identification and daily management of tree service. Worked with a crane for one year doing tree removal and highway maintence for MOT and local road contractor. I moved East in 2010 to raise my children near family and worked in restoration of log homes before beginning a career as a utility arborist for the city of Toronto. I am currently self employed as a climbing arborist and do specialty work in the GTA, Peterborough and the Kawarthas!