What we do
Expert tree climbers providing safe canopy access for ecological review, sampling and research with Crown agencies and universities.
Cone and germplasm collection from native species including kauri and tōtara — supporting genetic resistance research and propagation.
Design and management of small and large-scale responses — kauri dieback, Queensland fruit fly, myrtle rust and beyond.
Featured case studies
Biosecurity · 2019
Led rapid deployment of surveillance and response across Auckland following a Queensland fruit fly detection — protecting New Zealand's horticultural industry.
Kauri Dieback · Community
A community-based kauri dieback control programme empowering landowners to assess, treat, and protect kauri on private land across the Auckland region.
Kauri Dieback · Research
Comprehensive investigation into the distribution of Phytophthora agathidicida within the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park — informing management for years to come.
Who we are
The Living Tree Company was founded by Fredrik Hjelm — Swedish-born arborist with years of experience working alongside the top companies throughout Europe and New Zealand. Fredrik holds a NZQA Advanced Certificate in Arboriculture.
Our passion for the environment has led us into environmental contracts involving climbing, research, planting, and survey work — proud to be involved in protecting and improving New Zealand's unique natural environment.
2017
NZ Arboriculture Award
NZQA
Advanced Certificate
Award Winner
2017 Services to NZ Arboriculture Award
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