AD Tree Consulting

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About Us

AD Tree Consulting was established to provide practical solutions for the management of trees. Whether you are a building developer, architect or planning consultant requiring input in relation to technical planning issues, or a homeowner requiring advice in relation to the health and safety of a single tree; AD Tree Consulting will deliver a fast, high quality and professional service in order to meet and exceed your expectations.

Our services include the provision of tree surveys, tree management and hazard reports, trees and development reports (BS5837), tree mortgage and insurance reports, and Tree Preservation Order (TPO) advice.

Please contact us for a quotation or further information.
AD Tree Consulting holds £2,000,000 professional indemnity insurance, and £1,000,000 public liability insurance – the full details of which are available on request.

Experience & Qualifications | AD Tree Consulting

EXPERIENCE

Alastair is a Chartered Arboriculturist, a Registered Consultant with the Institute of Chartered Foresters, and a Fellow of the Arboricultural Association. With over 25 years of experience in the arboricultural and land-based sectors, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project.

Specializing in arboricultural consultancy for planning and building development (BS5837), Alastair provides tailored advice to help clients navigate tree-related challenges. His proactive approach focuses on identifying and resolving potential issues before they arise, as well as finding practical solutions to existing problems.

With 20 years of experience within a local planning authority, where he managed the planning tree service, Alastair has extensive expertise in trees and planning policy, tree law, and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, including Tree Preservation Regulations. His in-depth understanding of both regulatory frameworks and practical tree management ensures that clients receive informed, reliable guidance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Institute of Chartered Foresters Professional Member (MICFor)
Institute of Chartered Foresters Registered Consultant
Arboricultural Association Fellow Member (FArborA)
BSc (Hons) Arboriculture [First Class]
FdSc Arboriculture
LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection
National Diploma: Land and Countryside Studies – Forestry