Hi, I’m Alex and I look after trees in and around Bristol. I hold a Level 3 Orchard Management qualification and a Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture. I’m a member of the Arboricultural Association, the Confederation of Forest Industries and the Landworkers’ Alliance. My working practices follow the arboriculture industry code of practice as well as the guidance set out for tree work in British Standard BS3998:2010.
I have eight years of experience working with fruit trees and their habitats, starting from when I first learned about the principles of organic horticulture, forest gardening and permaculture design on Shift Bristol’s Practical Sustainability Course in 2016/17.
More recently, after completing the Orchard Project’s Community Orcharding Course in 2024, I was keen to expand my knowledge and tree management skills. So I took the leap and embarked on the Arboriculture L4 Diploma course with TreeLife, obtaining my qualification in April 2026.
I now work as a freelance arborist and a consultant for the Orchard Project. My particular interest is in forest gardens and perennial systems: creating and maintaining sustainable, healthy and biodiverse habitats that produce food, are low-maintenance and, crucially, can stand up to climate extremes.
I love learning more about trees every single day – and getting others excited about them, too. My mission is to give everyone the confidence to care for their trees, and to create spaces that are good for wildlife, good for people, productive and beautiful – whether you’re starting off with a large field, a medium-sized garden, a small patio or even a balcony!
Read more about the concept of forest gardening here.
