Mr. Ian Thompson (Known as Tom)

Tom Thompson is an Arboricultural Expert Witness, he was worked in the private and public sector, before setting up Arbor Cultural in 2014, to promote the value and benefits of trees. He currently heads up the BIM4Arb group promoting Building Information Modelling (BIM) to the arboricultural industry.

Having worked in new woodland creation and as the principal tree consultant at Connick tree care, he established Arbor Cultural Ltd. In 2014, with the intent to provide professional advice in all aspects of tree consultancy, to enable clients to obtain planning permission, house purchase completion, and successfully address all tree related health and safety matters. He is passionate about trees, and he is keen to promote the economic value and benefits of the urban forest.

Mr Thompson undertakes expert witness work in cases relating to; tree hazard assessments, and injury or damage claims from falling trees or branches, TPO offence, and indirect and direct damage to buildings.

He also undertakes arboricultural impact assessments ahead of planning and development.

Areas of expertise:
Tree Reports & Surveys
Tree hazard risk assessments for tree owners
Personal injury due to falling branches and/or trees
Mortgage and Insurance reports to assess the influence of trees on buildings
Damage claims from falling trees or branches
TPO offences
Tree related insurance claims

Bond Solon Expert Witness Training (CUBS) Pass 2017, International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Pass May 2012, Professional Tree Inspection Course (LANTRA) Pass April 2011, BSc Hons Arboriculture (2.1) 2008 2009, FdSc Arboriculture Distinction 2004 2007, MSc. Environmental Forestry (MSc eFor) Pass 2001 2002, BSc. Hons Env Science (Conservation Management) (2.2) 1997 2000 Environmental Studies Access Course 1996 1997, Forestry & Practical Environmental Skills NVQ I & II 1996 1997

Arboricultural Association (AA) Professional Member since 2008, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist since 2012, Consulting Arborists Society (CAS)m Professional Member since 2014, Institute of Chartered Foresters Associate Members since 2018, Royal Forestry Society since 1999