Dave Ford Tree Care - A Complete Arboricultural Service Member of the International Society for Arboriculture - UK and ROI Chapter
 About us
David Ford ND Arb

David Trained at Merrist Wood College one of the most highly regarded land-based training colleges in the UK. After gaining his National Diploma in Arboriculture in 1998, David travelled to Australia and America working as a tree surgeon on some of the largest tree species in the world. Returning home via Europe, Dave gained valuable experience on tree species more native to the UK.

David worked for several local tree care firms before starting his own company in 2002. Driven by Dave's extensive 14 year experience the company has continued to grow from strength to strength into the professional and successful business it is today.

Relevant qualifications
  • Ten Week Tree Surgery for Craftsmen, 1994
  • National Cerificate in Arboriculture, 1997
  • National Diploma in Arboriculture, 1998
Training and CPD
  • Professional Tree Inspection - Certificate of Training
  • Chainsaw and related Operations - (NPTC CS30, 31, 32, 38, 39)
  • Woodchippers - Certificate of Basic Training (Lantra)
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
  • Emergency First Aid in The Workplace (HSE Appointed Person)
  • NPTC Thorough examination of Arboricultural Equipment
  • Signing, Lighting & Guarding Certificate
  • Designing with trees (Kew Gardens)
  • Fruit Tree pruning workshop (Arboricultural Association)

Dave fells a dangerously leaning white willow (salix alba)
1a Shellwood Farm Cottages, Shellwood Road, Leigh, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8NX Tel: 01306 611661  Mob: 07940 197911