Who is behind Tree Life?

David Dowson

MAEA BA (Hons) FIC For. F.ARBOR.A Dip ARB (RFS) Tech Cert (ARBOR A) CEnv CUEW Cert Ed. FCIEA

Dave is a senior AA Registered Arboricultural Consultant and the man who started Tree Life in 1997, all told he has been in the arboricultural industry at all levels for over 35 years. Dave has now handed the reigns over to Keely Dowson but does still pop up on some of the short courses programs, the ATP programme and he is still carrying out Consultancy for the company. He is also the author of the LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection 3 Day Course.

Andrew Summerley

BSc (Hons), Dip Arb (RFS), Tech Cert (ARBOR.A), DMS, Cert FE, F.Arbor.A.CEnv

Andy joined Tree Life as a partner & director in 2004 from Moulton college and has been a great addition to our company ever since. You will see Andy pop up on some of our short courses and the ATP training programme; Andy is also the creator of our new English for Arboriculturists short course.

Keely Dowson - Business Director

BA (Hons), ICSA GRAD

Keely is the Business Director and the primary point of contact. She is always available to assist and can be reached directly. As the daughter of Tree Life’s Founder Dave, Keely now holds the reigns for Tree Life, which is a family-run business, Our work culture is built on strong family values and a collaborative environment.

Ben Lewis - Course Assessor

Dip Arb L6 (ABC), Dip Arb L4 (ABC), MArborA

Ben has nearly 15 years of arboriculture experience, starting as a ground person, then working as a climber and subcontractor, and eventually co-owning an arboricultural company handling domestic and commercial projects. Over time, he gained qualifications in Professional Tree Inspection and utility surveying. Later, as an Arboricultural Officer for a local authority, managing council-owned trees, leading surveys, and coordinating planting schemes.