What Sets Us Apart?
Thrive Arbor provides both professional arboricultural consulting and practical tree services.
This means our advice is informed by formal qualifications as well as real-world experience in pruning, removals, access, machinery and site constraints.
The result is practical, evidence-based recommendations that can be implemented safely and effectively.
Services We Provide
Pruning, removals, storm response, difficult-access work and habitat services.
Arborist Reports and Consulting
Tree assessments, risk assessments, development advice, impact assessments and tree-management planning.
Grafton & Coffs Harbour Tree Services
Based between Grafton and Coffs Harbour we help homeowners, businesses, developers and government organisations make informed decisions about trees and achieve safe, practical and environmentally responsible outcomes.
Practical Experience. Professional Expertise.
Established in 2016 by Chris Gill, Thrive Arbor draws upon over 20 years experience to provide professional tree management, arboricultural consulting and environmental services throughout the Clarence Valley, Coffs Coast and surrounding regions.
We work with:
Homeowners
Businesses
Developers
Local Councils
Government Organisation
Chris Gill
Director & Senior Arborist
Chris trained in arboriculture in the United Kingdom more than 20 years ago and has since worked across a broad range of arboricultural disciplines throughout Australia. Since 2016, he has lived and operated on the NSW North Coast, developing extensive local knowledge of the region's tree species, environmental conditions and planning requirements.
As an AQF Level 5 Arborist, Chris specialises in arboricultural consulting, tree risk assessment and practical tree management. His experience spans residential, commercial and government projects, combining sound arboricultural advice with practical solutions developed through decades of hands-on industry experience.
Sara Lock
Administration & Environmental Support
Sara holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of Western Australia and plays an integral role in the operation of Thrive Arbor. In addition to managing administration and client communications, she assists in the preparation and development of arboricultural reports, providing research, document production and environmental support throughout the reporting process.
Her environmental science background complements Thrive Arbor's practical arboricultural expertise, helping deliver clear, well-presented and technically robust reports for clients, consultants and local authorities
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