Our work is grounded in locally informed practice and respectful partnerships with mana whenua, communities, land managers, Crown agencies, and researchers, enabling us to work effectively across cultural, scientific, and operational contexts.
We respond to changing environmental and social conditions with flexible, informed, and adaptive strategies that support both ecological integrity and human wellbeing.
What we do
At Living Tree, we have decades in accessing and studying this dynamic zone through safe, science-informed, and culturally grounded practices.
These living resources are essential for understanding genetic diversity, disease resistance, and species resilience—and for restoring native ecosystems across Aotearoa.
Protecting Aotearoa’s Only Native Land Mammal
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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