Professional Arboricultural Consulting
Expert tree assessments, DA support, and independent advice
by Mike Daws.
AQF Level 5 - Consulting Arborist
AQF Level 3 - Climbing Arborist
QTRA Qualified
Fully Insured
Why Choose Arbor Vision Consulting
Mike Daws is the director and principal arborist at Arbor Vision Consulting. He is qualified both as a climbing arborist (AQF Level 3) and as a consulting arborist (AQF Level 5). Mike is also qualified under the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment framework (QTRA) to conduct formal risk assessment and reporting.
A background climbing and working in damaged trees has built a strong knowledge base around their behaviour and biomechanics. Mike is uniquely positioned to undertake Level 5 aerial assessments as a climbing consulting arborist.
Mike has a strong eye for assessing tree condition and identifying structural defects. He prefers to retain trees whenever possible, and can diagnose health, pest, disease and structural issues, offering a plan for remediation.
Our Services
Comprehensive arboricultural consulting for homeowners, developers, councils and anyone who needs qualified advice about trees - including help with neighbour disputes.
Health & Structural Assessments
Thorough health, condition and structural assessments with clear recommendations.
Aerial Inspections
Level 5 aerial assessments by a climbing consulting arborist - a rare combination of skills.
Hazard & Risk Assessment
Formal risk assessment and reporting under the QTRA framework.
DA Support & Tree Reports
Arboricultural impact assessments, preliminary assessments and tree removal/retention plans for Development Applications.
Root Mapping
Non-invasive root mapping to inform construction and tree protection planning.
Tree Advice
Independent, qualified advice on tree health, safety, pruning needs and neighbour disputes.
Dealing with a tree dispute between neighbours? Mike provides independent, qualified assessments that can help resolve disagreements fairly.
Development Application Tree Reports
Submitting a development application? Your council may require an arborist report from an AQF Level 5 qualified arborist. Mike prepares professional reports including arboricultural impact assessments, preliminary assessments, and tree removal/retention plans.
AutoCAD is used to produce detailed and accurate assessments. Reports are prepared to satisfy council specifications.
Client Reviews
See what our clients have to say about working with Arbor Vision Consulting.
★★★★★
5.0 Rated on Google
Jenny Jorgensen
★★★★★
"We were very impressed over how much care and time Mike took with his assessment. He and his team were very professional and efficient in everything they did, and it was great to see how thoroughly they cleared up afterwards. Our tree looks far better now - we can definitely highly recommend Mike!"
Tom Ray
★★★★★
"Mike is brilliant. His most admirable trait is that he is a true tree conservationist, who puts tree preservation above his own income potential."
Ronaz Azazil
★★★★★
"Absolutely outstanding service from start to finish. Mike is not only highly knowledgeable and professional, but also genuinely passionate about trees and environmental care. He clearly values integrity and objectivity in his work. If you're looking for someone who truly knows what they're doing, I can't recommend Arbor Vision Consulting highly enough."
Qualified & Insured
Mike holds nationally recognised arboriculture qualifications including AQF Level 5 (Consulting Arborist), AQF Level 3 (Climbing Arborist), and QTRA certification for formal risk assessment.
A Genuine Love for Trees
Mike Daws is a passionate arborist with a genuine love for trees. Mike has a background in tree climbing, previously running a business specialising in tree maintenance, difficult access pruning and habitat creation. A progression to consulting was only natural, building on the strong familiarity with the physiology and behaviour of trees earned through a career of pruning.
Mike's other passion sees him spending time amongst the many cliff faces around his home in the Blue Mountains, climbing rock instead of trees.