At Birchwood the work we carry out is only as good as the people who work for us. Which is why we have an exceptional handpicked team with a board range of experience and skills. This enables Birchwood to cover all the us tasks you require to keep your Estate, Gardens and Trees looking there best for you to enjoy.
Key People
Steve
Steve is a dedicated hard-working professional with many years working in the domestic, commercial and Private sectors. Steve is very practically minded and can turn his hand to most skills. Steve a very talented self taught woodturner and produces some beautiful pieces.
Key professional Merits
- NVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture,
- NVQ Level 2 Decretive Horticulture and hard landscaping.
- Worked for a private Landscaping company for 7 years.
- Gardener/Estate Worker at National Trust at Sheffield Park Garden for 15 years. Steven’s specialist interest, while he was working for the trust, was within the 20 acres of water managing the lake work.
- NPTC qualified with Chainsaw operations.
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid + F
Peter
Peter has worked in the Horticultural industry most of his working career, he has a huge amount of experience in growing plants for commercial nurseries and in garden design. Peter was involved in growing the plants for Disney Land Paris. Peter’s extensive knowledge of plants means he is able to design bespoke planting schemes to suit all areas.
Key professional Merits
- 3 Year National Diploma in commercial horticulture
- 25 years in managing and growing plants all over the country for Nurseries in England and Ireland.
- 5 years as Head Gardener on a private Estate in Sussex Â
- 6 years running his own company.
- Peter has also been heavily involved in 6 RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens, 4 Gold, 1 Silver Gilt, 1 Silver awards.
Will
Will is a very experienced professional with a huge number of skills across the Arboricultural and Forestry industry. Will has taught in the industry for 30 years, I was very privileged to have been taught by Will as he was my tutor whilst I studied at College.
Key professional Merits
- Specialist machinery operator in most Forsesrty and Arb equipment
- 30 years spent teaching the industry
- Worked worldwide in Portugal, California, Canada, Germany and the Azores
Amanda
Amanda has worked across all of the Gardens and Estates that Birchwood manages on a weekly basis. They both possess great plant knowledge and have horticultural Skills to keep Herbaceous Borders looking tidy and managed across the year.
Jane
Jane has worked across all of the Gardens and Estates that Birchwood manages on a weekly basis. They both possess great plant knowledge and have horticultural Skills to keep Herbaceous Borders looking tidy and managed across the year.
Charlie L
Charlie has recently joined the team after graduating from Bournemouth University with a degree in marketing communications and advertising. Charlie is a practical young man who grew up on a farm and has always enjoyed the outdoors, He is keen to see if he is able to mix his degree within the Horticultural sector.
Jess
Jess grew up on a working farm, she has 10 years experience working in agriculture and studied on a 4 year agriculture level 3 and 4 apprenticeships and did further studies in Business and Law. Jess has taken her skills all over the UK working in Somerset, Penrith and further afield in Australia where she worked for a few months.
Key professional Merits
- Level 3 and 4 In agriculture
- Telehandler license
- Chemical Application license
- Animal Welfare
Jack
Jack has 16 years’ experience working in the arboricultural industry and has contract climbed across Kent and Sussex. He has a very keen eye for detail in the management of trees to make sure the best arboricultural practices and pruning techniques are carried out.
Key professional Merits
- National diploma level 3 in Forestry and Arboriculture
- Worked across many National Trust properties carrying out tree work
- NPTC qualifications in Climbing, Chainsaw, IPAF, Stump grinder and woodchipper operations.
- Contracted for a number of Arb companies based around Kent and Sussex
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid + F
Charlie
Charlie left college at 18 and is keen to explore a career in the horticultural and arboricultural sectors. I have personally known Charlie for many years and since joining Birchwood Estate Management he has been an asset to the team, he continues to grow and develop his skills in this industry
Key professional Merits
- Booked onto a combined Chainsaw maintenance and felling course early next year
- Degree in Marketing Communications and Advertising
Nala
Key professional Merits
- Sitting in the truck whilst we all get wet
- Waiting patiently for anyone to give her a piece of apple from their lunch
- Sunbathing
- General love and affection
