To advance the science of arboriculture for the public benefit

• To advance the study of Arboriculture.
  
• To raise the standards of its practice.
  
• To foster interest in trees through publications, exhibitions and the stimulation of research or experiment.
  
• To assist in the training of students in disciplines where arboriculture is a major subject.
  
• To co-operate with other bodies having similar aims.

Meet The Staff

Guy Watson Technical Officer Guy's career in arboriculture includes contracting, consulting and local government arboriculture. He provides technical services and runs the Registered Consultant and Local Government (AALGO) accreditation schemes.	Nick Eden Director With a background in arboriculture and forestry contracting, local government arboriculture, parks management and formerly an AA Technical Officer, Nick's role is to direct the activities of the Association.	Margaret Walker Head of Support Services As a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Margaret ensures the sound management of Association's financial activities and also oversees the Association's administrative functions.	Sue Williams Administration Officer Sue provides general administrative support with particular responsibility for reception duties, publication sales, training venue management and delegate booking handling.

Paul Smith Technical Officer Paul's career in arboriculture includes contracting, consulting and local government arboriculture. He provides technical services and runs the Approved Contractor accreditation scheme.	Zoë Paskins Administration/Finance Officer Zoë is from a farming background and provides general administrative support with particular responsibility for servicing AA committees, trade fair & conference bookings, Directory entries and banking.	Trish Arrowsmith Administration/Finance Officer Trish provides general administrative support with particular responsibility for supporting the Approved Contractor and AALGO schemes and financial data processing.	Maddy Legg Admin Support Officer Maddy has lived in Romsey all of her life and has been involved in many countryside activities including farming. Maddy provides support for the administration officers and plays a key role in publications
Simon Richmond Technical Officer Simon’s career in arboriculture includes contracting, consulting and training delivery and development. He provides technical services and runs the Association’s training and seminar programme.

Trustee/Directors of the Association are Quentin Nicholls (Chairman) John Booth Tim Scott-Ellis Jonathan Hazell Mark Hemming Paul Hornby Adam Hollis Jim Quaife (Vice Chair) Jon Heuch Ben Maxted Geoff McClure Andy Poynter Rhoderic Taylor Martyn Thomas