Daniel Oaten is our senior Arborist. Some of our clients began calling him the "Tree Whisperer". Hence our Company name. Daniel has worked in the tree industry for over 20 years.Starting in Forestry and then moving onto Arboriculture. He has a deep passion for trees and this shows in his workmanship. Daniel attends workshops and conferences regularly to keep his skills up to date. Daniel believes that it is our mission to liaise together between mother nature and technology to enhance and improve our environments, whilst maintaining high ethics and best quality of service.
In searching for solutions, he looks outside the square and researches global best practices. Whilst doing this, we also educate our clients in the importance of keeping their trees.
Summary of some of his qualifications
- 1992 Adv. Dip. Arboriculture
- 1994 Rescue Instructure
- 1999 Stage 1, national diploma tertiary education
- 1999 National Certificate in Forest Establishment and Siliverculture
- 1999 Registered Forestry trainer
- 1999 Registered Arboricultural trainer
- 2004 International Certified Arborist
Patents and Publications
- Unit 2767, climb a well branched tree, (industry training manual)
- Unit 2774, climb and branch walk difficult trees (Industry training manual)
Professional Memberships
- International society of Arboriculture (USA)
- National Arboriculture Association (USA)
- International Association of Arboriculture Australia (ISAAC)
- New Zealand Arboriculture Association