Arboricultural Consultants
We bring extensive experience to address our clients needs
The consultant team at Arbor Australis Consulting has the depth of knowledge to provide clients confidence and provide comprehensive assessment and reporting. With a BSc (Hons) in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry and AQF level 5 Arboricultural qualifications and over 80 years of combined knowledge and industry experience, we can provide our clients with well-rounded and educated Arboricultural Assessment. The consultant team is backed up by an excellent support team in the office.
Jeremy Young
Principal Arboricultural Consultant
Profile: Jeremy Young
Jeremy is a highly skilled arboricultural professional with extensive practical experience. With a deep-rooted passion for trees and a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for both clients and the environment, Jeremy holistically analyses and resolves tree-related issues. His well-rounded, informed, and dedicated approach has seen him forge strong relationships with local councils and private sector clients across South-East Queensland. Leveraging his wealth of experience, a commitment to ongoing professional development and his dedication to quality outcomes, he consistently delivers exceptional results.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Arboriculture and Urban Forestry, 1st Class, Awarded Royal Chartered Foresters Student of the Year 2024 (AQF Level 8)
- Diploma Arboriculture Upgrade (AQF Level 5 ACH 50510)
- ISA Certified Arborist AU-0011A
- Diploma Horticulture (Arb) (AQF 5)
- Advanced Diploma of Horticulture (Arb) (AQF level 6)
- Certificate of Arboriculture, Merrist Wood UK
- Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA)
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
Profile: Jon Belsham
For more than 26 years, Jon has worked in various roles across the arboricultural industry, prioritising practical and experiential learning. This dedication has resulted in vast knowledge and experience that enables Jon to capably address tree-related challenges and tailor solutions to specific situations. Jon has worked collaboratively with local councils and the private sector for the last decade, offering expertise and insight to ensure best practice management of arboricultural assets.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Horticulture/Arboriculture (Certificate V Horticulture/Arb 2005)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (#1495).
- ISA Certified Arborist AU-0035A
- Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA #2007)
- ISA: Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
- Valid: Tree Risk Validator
Jon Belsham
Senior Arboricultural Consultant
Indiana McAlinden
Arboricultural Consultant
Profile: Indiana McAlinden
Indiana is an ambitious and skilled Consulting Arborist and Horticulturist with comprehensive experience in arboriculture, tree audits, project management, and horticultural development. With a solid educational foundation and practical expertise, Indiana delivers high-quality consulting services and has collaborated with a variety of stakeholders including councils and private clients to ensure optimal tree and landscape management solutions.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Arboriculture (AQF Level 5)
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- Qualified Horticulturist by TRADE (TCID No.3141121\1), Ryde TAFE
Profile: Matt Williams
Working within the Arboricultural industry for over 26 years, Matthew has acquired multifaceted Arboricultural skills and experience, derived from a commitment to education and training of preferred practices and principles in arboriculture. Professional development of these skills has helped to provide expert reports from tree related site assessments with concise, reputable and approachable recommendations. Education with experiences in the field as a Consultant Arborist and Practitioner that range from complex Arboricultural assessments and reports, with knowledge of sustainable plant, soil health care solutions and specialised pruning and tree climbing requirements and practices, form the cornerstones of industry expert advice.
Qualifications
- Certification in Horticulture
- Cert in Tree Surgery
- Dip of Arboriculture – AQF Level 5
- Cert IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
Matthew Williams
Arboricultural Consultant
Ben Boyd
Arboricultural Consultant
Profile: Ben Boyd
Ben is currently enrolled in the Diploma of Arboriculture, combining academic rigour with a lifelong fascination for trees, their biology, health, and care. He is leveraging Queensland’s unparalleled biodiversity to establish a vast knowledge base and local expertise. Ben is excited to translate this passion into a career, actively developing the professional skills required to offer the best possible arboricultural consultation services.
Qualifications
- Studying Diploma in Arboriculture (AQF Level 5)