Stronger roots in arboriculture to support your projects
29 Jul 2024
29 Jul 2024
With new government targets setting the stage for a potential development surge, we’ve strategically expanded our arboriculture team to ensure national coverage and enhanced senior guidance across the business to support our clients.
Rich and Naomi, our newest technical experts, alongside Jack Churchyard to support coordination, are ready to elevate our service across the UK.
Anticipating a busy year ahead, we’re ramping up our efforts to meet your every need. We’ve heard your concerns about rising project demands and shifts in government and development policies. Rest assured, we’re prepared.
We’ve not only expanded our arboriculture team but also welcomed Lucy Jenkins to spearhead TG’s new GI (Green Infrastructure) workstream; the intersection between arboriculture, ecology and landscape
This strategic growth, combined with our ever-growing TG partner network and supported by our in-house resourcing team, positions us perfectly to handle the anticipated post-election development boom. We’re setting the stage to support you more efficiently and effectively, even as we get busier.
Naomi Charman recently joined our London team. She has worked in the environmental sector since 2005.
She has a diverse background spanning from tree surgery to research and private consulting. Her work has taken her to Italy, Finland and South Africa, allowing her to work in both temperate and boreal woodlands.
At Tyler Grange, Naomi conducts arboricultural surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012, focusing on trees in relation to design, demolition and construction. She also prepares Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIAs) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMSs).
Naomi is a PTI (LANTRA) accredited tree inspector and VALID Validator. She understands how pathogens, fungi and pests affect tree physiology and can advise on management strategies to mitigate any risks to people or property. She has also worked with veteran trees and ancient woodland throughout her career and can advise on the protection and management of these irreplaceable habitats inside and outside of the planning system.
Naomi lives in Brighton with her husband and their three rescue dogs. Whether she’s lost in a good book, strolling with her dogs, or savouring delicious meals, Naomi fully embraces life beyond work.
Her mix of hands-on arboriculture experience and academic research boosts her work with the London team. She’s key in areas like Biodiversity Net Gain and green infrastructure. We’re excited to watch her deliver well-rounded, effective planning solutions for our clients.
Rich Middleton recently joined our South West team. Growing up on a dairy farm, Rich spent much of his youth outdoors, fostering his love for the environment. He pursued Geography at Exeter University and then transitioned into arboriculture.
Rich has built a diverse career starting with running his own small tree surgery business for a decade, where he honed his practical skills and mentored apprentices. His work has since evolved to focus on arboricultural consulting, particularly with veteran trees, in the planning and construction sectors.
At Tyler Grange, Rich covers the Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff and Cotswolds offices. He addresses all tree-related needs, bringing over 15 years of experience in both practical and consultancy aspects of arboriculture.
Outside of work, Rich loves staying active with triathlons and regular CrossFit sessions. He also enjoys walking and running with his dog on the local beaches and heathland.
Rich’s practical background in arboriculture, coupled with his consultancy experience, enhances his contributions to our team. We’ve seen an increase in enquiries relating to veteran tree support so Rich’s expertise in this area will be well utilised.
Also known as Churchy, Jack is our new Operational Resource Coordinator for our Arboriculture and Landscape teams, currently based in Birmingham.
Jack graduated from the University of Chester in 2016 with a degree in Geography. He started his career as a Highway Surveyor. He’s recently shifted his focus to landscape planning.
At Tyler Grange, Jack takes care of our CRM systems, making sure survey tasks are well-organised and align perfectly with what our clients need. He helps to keep projects on track and make sure everyone has the right information at the right time, which helps us deliver better results for our clients.
Jack has an epic music collection that covers everything from vinyl to CDs. You can also find him paddling his kayak through rivers and along beautiful coastlines.
Jack’s experience in the industry, combined with his knack for managing our resources, is already having a hugely positive impact on our teams. He’ll be pivotal in ensuring our projects stay well-coordinated and aligned with client expectations, streamlining our operations and enhancing overall client satisfaction.
We pride ourselves in being commercially aware and industry experts, finding the balance between constraints and opportunities, underpinned by robust baseline surveys.
We take the time to make sure our projects are comprehensively scoped; using our local knowledge, technical skills and experience to ensure we only undertake the work you need to get your project over the line. Whether it’s a BS5837 Tree Quality Survey or a more advanced Environmental Impact Assessment or Expert Witness / Appeal evidence, our team will always work creatively and professionally to support your project.
We know things are hectic and there’s a lot of change in the air. But we’re prepared. With our new arboriculture experts and partner network, our team is bigger, better and ready to tackle the demands coming our way.
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