Westley Austin – company director

Westley has worked as a tree surgeon for over 20 years. Having completed a BTEC National Diploma in Amenity Horticulture at Writtle College he went on to become the Assistant Head Gardener at a stately home and zoo in Kent. He decided to move into arboriculture and has since worked with some of the leading tree surgery companies and local authorities in the field. He set up Austin Family Tree Care in 2013 with his then partner, Michaela, to provide a stable financial future for their daughter. Despite a separation in their romantic relationship soon after, Westley and Michaela ran the company harmoniously together for over a decade and continue to put family at the heart of tree care. Westley's top-quality work and absolute commitment to customer care have helped to grow the company’s reliable and professional reputation.

Georgina Husher - Arborist

Georgina joined the company in 2021 after ten years experience in arboriculture. She achieved the ABC level 4 Dip Arb at Merrist Wood college in 2013, the FdSc Arboriculture online via Myerscough University Centre in 2017 and graduated the BSc (hons) Arboriculture and Urban Forestry with a 2:1 in 2019. Georgina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company, having had many roles in her career from temporary tree officer to professional consultant. She is still happiest mucking in on the tools but always willing to talk to customers about recent developments in tree care or how best to manage their plants. In her spare time Georgina writes an opinion column for Essential Arb magazine and tends her many plants and animals at home.

Joel Parker - Ground Staff

Joel joined the team in 2019 having never worked in arboriculture before. Joel is polite, kind, hard working and helpful. He has been a valuable member of the company and progressed by achieving his safety qualifications for use of a chipper, stumpgrinder and chainsaw. In his free time, Joel enjoys seeing live music, getting tattoos, travelling to Italy and writes a football tactics blog.

Connor Groves - Trainee arborist

Connor is brand new to tree work but very keen to learn and has already shown a natural aptitude for climbing trees. Connor chose a career in arboriculture due to his interest in the natural world and a love of being outdoors. The team are very much enjoying passing on their knowledge, experience and tales of the trade, it won't be long until Westley has literally shown Connor the ropes and they are up in the canopy together. Watch this space!