Senior Consulting Arborist (QLD
Rohan brings over 27 years of experience in Horticulture and Arboriculture to Active Green Services. Having worked in large and small private businesses, been self-employed, and worked in local government, his breadth of knowledge is significant. Starting off in gardening and landscaping, Rohan moved over into Arboriculture when he took over Brisbane City Council’s street tree planting and juvenile tree care portfolio. Later in his 18 years at Brisbane City Council, he managed the tree collections in the City Botanic Gardens, New Farm Park, Mowbray Park, Anzac Square and other heritage places. Following that time, he was the City Arborist at Logan City Council for five years.
Taking a keen interest in study and self-improvement along the way, he has attained: Certificates in Soils, Horticulture, Training and Assessment, and Project Management; Diplomas in Arboriculture and Business Management; a Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture awarded with first class honours; and he is qualified in both Quantified Tree Risk Assessment and the ISA’s Tree Risk Assessment methodology.
Rohan holds quality customer service and responsible leadership at the centre of his work ethic. He is passionate about enhancing the urban forest and promoting the environmental, social, and economic benefits of trees. He enjoys an outdoors lifestyle with his family including camping, bike riding and bushwalking. He also likes to stay active with fun runs, obstacle courses and martial arts.