Get to Know Arboriculture Australia

Who We Are

Arboriculture Australia is the national peak industry body for arboriculture and vegetation management and the largest professional arboriculture network in Australia. 

We are proud to support and represent all tree care professionals and associates, including practicing arborists, consulting arborists, urban foresters, utility vegetation managers, trainees, ground crew, managers, business owners, academics and educators.

We work to improve the industry and promote the benefits of trees and we achieve this by hosting national events, producing core industry documents, liaising and advising on standards and qualifications, developing resources, and delivering updates, education and networking opportunities for our industry.

Arb Aus is a not-for-profit organisation relying on membership and sponsorship support, and the contributions of many remarkable volunteers. We work in partnership with various state and territory industry bodies and other like-minded arboriculture organisations to make our industry safer, smarter and more sustainable.

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Arboriculture Australia Board of Directors

Meg Caffin, Chair - Meg is one of Australia’s leading urban forest experts and has worked with arborists and local and state governments for over 14 years, developing policy frameworks and benchmarking urban forest management.

Meg Caffin, Chair - Meg is one of Australia’s leading urban forest experts and has worked with arborists and local and state governments for over 14 years, developing policy frameworks and benchmarking urban forest management.

James Maund, Vice Chair - James is the Managing Director of the Foresite Group, including Arbortrim, the largest provider of arboriculture training nationally. He has been involved in recruitment and skills training for more than 20 years.

James Maund, Vice Chair - James is the Managing Director of the Foresite Group, including Arbortrim, the largest provider of arboriculture training nationally. He has been involved in recruitment and skills training for more than 20 years.

Vijay Vetrivel, Treasurer - Vijay has 24 years of corporate experience, managing around $1 billion in projects across the utilities and energy infrastructure sectors. With a strong interest in arboriculture and community service, Vijay brings a wealt

Vijay Vetrivel, Treasurer - Vijay has 24 years of corporate experience, managing around $1 billion in projects across the utilities and energy infrastructure sectors. With a strong interest in arboriculture and community service, Vijay brings a wealth of diverse and dynamic knowledge to the Arb Aus Board.

Simon Strauss - Simon is a senior business and technology leader with 40 years of local and international experience. Currently Chief Growth Officer at Active, he established Active Green Services and has an interest in canopy cover and tree valuatio

Simon Strauss - Simon is a senior business and technology leader with 40 years of local and international experience. Currently Chief Growth Officer at Active, he established Active Green Services and has an interest in canopy cover and tree valuation.

Royce Turner - Royce, a Perth-based arboricultural consultant and professional climbing arborist with 35 years of expertise, trained at Merritt Wood College, UK. He holds a Dip in Arboriculture and certifications in QTRA and VALID. Royce is passionat

Royce Turner - Royce, a Perth-based arboricultural consultant and professional climbing arborist with 35 years of expertise, trained at Merritt Wood College, UK. He holds a Dip in Arboriculture and certifications in QTRA and VALID. Royce is passionate about arboricultural education and training.

Mona Bruckhoff - Mona is a Statutory Planning Arborist and is completing a Grad Cert in Arboriculture. She has a climbing background and a passion for arb that sees her volunteer with bush regeneration groups and produce the ‘Tree Talks’ podcast.

Mona Bruckhoff - Mona is a Statutory Planning Arborist and is completing a Grad Cert in Arboriculture. She has a climbing background and a passion for arb that sees her volunteer with bush regeneration groups and produce the ‘Tree Talks’ podcast.

Peter Gray - Peter is a consulting arborist based in Ballina, NSW. He started as a climbing arborist, has experience with powerline clearance and has been in the industry for over 25 years. He has completed a Dip of Hort (Arb), a Dip of Arb, and a Gr

Peter Gray - Peter is a consulting arborist based in Ballina, NSW. He started as a climbing arborist, has experience with powerline clearance and has been in the industry for over 25 years. He has completed a Dip of Hort (Arb), a Dip of Arb, and a Grad Cert in Arb at Melbourne University.

Carl Dalla Riva - Carl is a Director of The Tree Company based in Melbourne and has an extensive knowledge of arboriculture spanning 33 years. With expertise in operations, Carl has worked in local government and private sector and was Chair of the B

Carl Dalla Riva - Carl is a Director of The Tree Company based in Melbourne and has an extensive knowledge of arboriculture spanning 33 years. With expertise in operations, Carl has worked in local government and private sector and was Chair of the Board for Council Arboriculture Victoria.