About Us

Roberts Consulting

Roberts Consulting is an arborist collective run and managed by Mark Roberts.

“Trees don’t think; they respond – it’s knowing what they are responding to that informs decision makers”

Mark Roberts is an arborist with over 25 years of experience. He has worked in all facets of the arboriculture industry, from dragging brush through the streets of London to being the President of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

Mark holds qualifications from Otago University, Massey University and The Otago Polytechnic. He is an ISA Certified Arborist and a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) trainer.

He has been awarded life membership of the New Zealand Arboricultural Association and the International Society of Arboriculture for his services and contribution the arboriculture industry.

In 2015 Mark was awarded the Ronald Flook Award by the New Zealand Arboricultural Association. The Ronald Flook Award is given to recognise exceptional management of trees, whether functional or aesthetic in any stage of development. It is the highest recognition award that the New Zealand Arboricultural Association has.

He currently lives in Dunedin (New Zealand) with his wife and family; he enjoys mountain biking and likes craft beer.