Mike Jarvis – Owner/Operator

Mike Jarvis, along with his wife Trish, leads The Treeman team, which opened for business in 2005. With 30 years as a qualified horticulturist and arborist who trained at one of the best arboricultural colleges in the world, Mike’s knowledge of trees is exceptional. As members of the NZ Arboriculture Association, you can be confident that we have the skills required to take care of your tree needs professionally. We hold a Site Safe passport, which gives added confidence we comply with health and safety standards when working on your site.

Mike is a New Zealand Primary Industry Training Organisation (NZPITO) Assessor who holds an international TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification)and has had the privilege of training many arborists. He has put together a brilliant team that is highly skilled and performs at the standard The Treeman demands, with honesty and integrity.

Meet Our Team Of Professionals At The Treeman

Mike

Mike has always worked in horticulture. First as a qualified horticulturist, then he went to England to specialize in Arboriculture, gaining his qualification at the world renowned Merrist Wood College. He has a passion for trees and loves helping people find solutions to live with great specimen trees in their gardens. He is thrilled to see the next generation of Arborists come through The Treeman to work in an industry he loves. The team is selected on quality of skills and personal integrity and is very proud of the quality of The Treeman Arborsist.

Dave

Dave is a qualified Arborist with an advanced certificate in Arboriculture. He is an excellent climber and leader, and together with Mike, supports the training and continued education of The Treeman team. He is also a proud dad of 3 and enjoys spending time with his children and time out deer hunting.

Ollie

Ollie has been part of The Treeman team for several years and is a hard grafter and a real asset to the team. He has plenty of cheeky chat with a ready smile and an answer for everything. Oli's specialty is tree species identification and loves to recite the latin names. Arboriculture is in his blood and he is proud to wear The Treeman kit.

Willem

Originally from Africa, Willem has called NZ home for 8 years. As a qualified arborist he has ammased an impressive 25years experience and thrives on planning and systems. He is a great climber and loves working in the outdoors with an awesome team. He is friendly and approcable and a real grafter. Willem is a family man and clearly adores his daughters.

Boxer

Boxer is a steady and thoughtful crew member and has a real impact on the team. He is an extremely hard worker. He always has a friendly smile. He is cautious and methodical in his approach. We are thrilled to have him on our team.

Caleb

Caleb is a great asset to the the crew. As a qualified Arborist he is continuing his education to expand on his knowlwdge and work his way through the next level. Caleb enjoys being outside and loves learning. He is a good climber and is methodical with great attention to details and safety.

Dwaine

Dwaine's origins are from forestry in Northland, but he moved into Arboriulture several years ago and made the move to Franklin. He has a great attitude and is working his way through his qualifications. He is our go to man for felling tricky trees and a good climber.

Tom

Tom comes to us from the other side of the world. He brings a wealth of experience and skills to the team. He is a qualified arborist and an excellant climber. Originally here on holiday, Tom loved NZ so much he brought his family over. He is friendly and a valuable member of the team.

Cody

Cody is the muscle on the ground to support our climbing arborists. He is a always ready with a smile and keen to help. He is a keen rugby player and supporter of The Chiefs.

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