About Us
Greenscape Tree Consulting has been in operation since 2014. Shannon Brown, the Director and Principal Consultant delivering the Arboricultural Services has worked in the tree industry since 1999. Shannon is supported by Carly Brown who is the Office Manager, providing back office support.
Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships
Arboriculture Australia
Victorian Tree Industry Organisation (VTIO)
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA)
Insurance
$20,000,000 Public Liability
$5,000,000 Professional Indemnity
Qualifications
Shannon is a highly qualified arborist. He holds the following:
Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture (University of Melbourne)
Diploma in Horticulture (Arboriculture, Wodonga Tafe)
Certificate IV in Horticulture (Arboriculture, University of Melbourne)
Shannon’s other qualifications include:
Diploma in Management (Swinburne University of Technology)
Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management)
Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) Practitioner
Working with Children Card
Achievements
Keynote speaker at the Victorian Tree Industry Association (VTIO) Tree Defect Workshop
Provided guidance on tree removal and selection for the Eastland town centre redevelopment
Provided guidance on tree removal and selection for the the Ringwood Station upgrade
Management of trees on the Nunawading station grade separation project
Implementation of VicSmart (planning process) in local government
Worked on and helped coordinate, the hazard tree management program in high and low risk bush fire areas
Pruned and managed trees at Government House
Our Clients
Greenscape Tree Consulting’s experience and expertise has seen them provide Arboricultural assistance and consultancy in both Planning and Parks & Gardens departments to numerous municipalities throughout Melbourne.
Our Team
Shannon Brown
Shannon Brown has been in the tree industry for over 18 years. He has worked in the private sector as a climber and groundsman involved in tree removal and pruning. He has worked as a climber and elevated work platform (tower) operator in the commercial power line sector, undertaking the pruning, removal and management of trees in high and low risk bush fire areas and inner city areas. He has also managed tree risk projects and held positions as a team leader for tree management organisations.
Prior to forming Greenscape Tree Consulting, Shannon held management positions in local government, including Arborist – contract management, Senior Arborist, Planning Arborist and Coordinator of Environmental Planning (Town Planning Department).
Shannon has worked on projects such as hazard tree management program for electricity supply companies, the grade separation of Nunawading station, Eastland town square development, Ringwood Station redevelopment and the implementation of the VicSmart planning process within local government.
He has extensive experience in the implementation of council tree management policies for public trees, the establishment and progressive improvement of town planning processes, focusing on trees removal and pruning applications and development sites. Shannon has also worked as an expert witness at VCAT, participated in town planning forums and spoken at public tree management events for local government.
In 2016 Shannon began learning Mandarin, this has enhanced customer services and client satisfaction whilst liaising with clients.
Carly Brown
Carly Brown has a Diploma in Business (Accounting) and has strong financial and administration skills. She previously worked for a multinational company for 13 years in a number of roles including Compliance and Accounting Officer. In her role as Office Manager she is responsible for client scheduling and liaisons, document preparation and proofreading, bookkeeping, social media and brand development and all business administration. Her attention to detail, organisational skills, belief in process improvement and focus on customer service, combined with a strong work ethic and reliability enable her and Greenscape Tree Consulting to deliver quality results within agreed time frames.Reach Us
Address
Kilsyth South, Victoria