Landscape Architect & Arboriculturist
David is a professional member of the Arboricultural Association (M.Arbor.A), a Chartered member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) and a Practitioner of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (PIEMA).
David brings a wealth of industry experience combining the disciplines of landscape architecture and arboriculture, having also completed a masters in Landscape Architecture in relation to Green Infrastructure and land use planning.
As a Director of his own small consultancy working both directly for his own clients and as a sub consultant for larger practises. He specialises in landscape and visual impact assessment, landscape and planting design, woodland and landscape management, tree surveys, impact assessments, method statements and site monitoring.
Having also worked for Cheltenham Borough Council in the parks and gardens department, David brings practical experience of planting implementation and management to compliment his landscape design and planting skills.
Life outside Parker Planning Services
David is a qualified photographer and graphic designer, and currently part way through his personal training qualification. He enjoys hiking, exploring and taking photos of his travels. As an ex chef, David is also very much into fitness and nutrition and very much enjoys cooking, using the gym and partaking in mud runs throughout the different seasons. When not working or knee deep in mud, David enjoys finding and sampling new Gins and local Ales in a nice country pub.