Mr Peter Castor
Consulting Arborist
Engaged as an Expert Witness in;
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Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science BSc (Forestry) (1980)
- Certificate in Horticulture (1985)
- Timber Technology Course (1993)
- Certified Practising Planner, PIA (2006)
Expert Witness Snapshot
1980 - BSc (Forestry) Australian National University, Canberra1981-1990: Contract Arborist
1981- Present: Owner and Director of Tree Wise Men Australia Pty Ltd, Consultant Arborist
1985 - Certificate in Horticulture
2005-2007: Australia Standards Arboriculture Committee: Tree Valuatio, Protection of Trees on Construction Sites, Pruning of Amenity Trees, Specifying Trees
Author of over 2000 writtten arboricultural reports with subjects including:
Tree Hazard Assessments
Arboricultural Impact Assessments in relation to a variety of developments
Tree Management Plans in relation to existing landscapes and developments under construction
Tree valuation in compensation matters
Tree related accident/death analysis
Specific assessment of construction adjacent trees
Assesment of proposed and existing Landscape Plans
Engaged as an Expert Witness in;
135 Land and Environment Court Cases
10 Supreme Court Cases
25 District Court Cases
2 Coroners Court Cases
1 Hong Kong Arbitration
Over 50 other legal matters