Independent Arboricultural Consultancy

Hillside Trees is an independent Arboricultural Consultancy based in Somerset 

Alister Rankine, Principal Consultant

Alister has a degree in Forestry and a Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture. Alister cut his forestry teeth working for the Forestry Commission in Wales before studying for his degree in Aberdeen. After a spell in commercial forestry in Scotland, Alister moved to the West Country, initially for a training and conservation role before moving into Local Authority where he held several Tree Officer Posts before setting up Hillside Trees over 20 years ago.

Sue Rankine, Consultant

Sue has a degree in Rural Environment Studies and a Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture. Sue started her career with a job in conservation before taking time out to raise children during which time she also worked in an unrelated business to aid the finances whilst Alister set up Hillside Trees. As Hillside Trees grew Sue started to take an active role in the business, initially part time. She has since qualified in arboriculture and now works for Hillside Trees full time.
Hillside Trees is proud to introduce a new member of the team. 'Evie' is our all electric vehicle which, in line with our committment to a better cleaner environment, we will use to travel to surveys and site visits whenever possible.
Although based in Somerset, Hillside Trees Ltd is not restricted to the South West and has clients in many other parts of the UK. Hillside Trees Ltd has full Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

Services Offered

Hillside Trees offers a full range of arboricultural consultancy services which includes:
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