Richard is a Chartered Arboriculturist as well as a professional member of the Arboricultural Association and a Registered Consultant with the Institute of Chartered Foresters.

Over the last twelve years Richard has gained a wide range of experience as both a private sector consultant and an Arboricultural Officer for a Local Planning Authority. This experience ensures Richard has a full understanding of the complexities of trees within the planning system, tree related statute and tree risk.

Richard regularly provides arboricultural advice on development proposals in relation to trees and woodlands as they have a bearing upon infrastructure, residential and mixed-use development schemes.

Richard is involved at all stages of the development process from strategic assessment and survey and through application and on to Appeal. In addition Richard is an expert witness on arboricultural matters and has presented evidence at Planning Inquiries and Hearings as well as preparing written representations.

Contact Richard: richard@barton-hyett.co.uk