We are delighted to announce that Paul Barton was recently awarded the 2013 Lockhart Garratt Masters award following successful completion of the MSc in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry at Myerscough College.  The award is given each year to the top student completing the course.

As part of the MSc program, Paul undertook research in to urban tree management by housing associations in England and has since been asked to present his findings and best practice recommendations by Neighbourhoods Green and the Housemark Estates Services Club.

You can read more about the award on Lockhart Garratt’s website at the following link: http://www.lockhart-garratt.co.uk/forestrynews/detail.php?nid=167