James Goodrum Consulting Arborist

History

I operate as a consultant within the areas of arboriculture and ecological services. I am a consulting and certified arborist, and have over 15 years experience working in the environmental sector in the UK and the US. Previous employment includes: City agencies - Bureau of Urban Forestry, City of San Francisco; utility companies - vegetation management - PG&E; infrastructure - Highways Agency, UK, Ministry of Defence, UK; and a multitude of private consultancies in the areas of protected species, landscape management and ecosystem services. I am able to remain independent and focused on best management practices and adhere to the most up to date industry standards.

Specialties

I provide independent arboricultural consulting services, such as: City & County arborist reports; Tree Protection Plans - Construction Management; Diagnosis of biotic and abiotic issues and; Tree Risk assessments. I am a Registered Consulting Arborist (#654) with the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA). I am an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (WE-10042B), and am Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ). I am fully insured. I have over 15 years of experience as an ecologist and arborist in both the U.K. and the U.S.