Qualifications
David C. Hawkins
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
- Post Graduate Studies, University of MA, Amherst 1998-1999
- Master of Science in Forest Resource Management & Urban Forestry, State University of NY, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY 1994
- Bachelor of Science, Urban Forestry, University of MA, Amherst 1988
- Associate of Science, Arboriculture; Landscape Operations, Stockbridge School of Agriculture, Amherst, MA 1977-1980
- President, Urban Forestry Solutions, Inc., Pelham, MA 1999-Present
- Tree Warden, Town of Pelham 2009-Present
- City Arborist/Tree Warden, City of Boston, MA 1995-1998
- Arboriculture Safety Instructor - ACRT, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 1994-1995
- Owner/Operator Hawkins Arborcare, Shrewsbury, MA 1988-1992
- Arborist/Foreman, Bartlett Tree Experts, Newton, MA; Beverly Farms, MA; Worcester, MA 1982-1986
- UMass Continuing Education, Basic Arboriculture
- Part-Time Lecturer - Arboriculture, University of Massachusetts
- Arborist - Svensk Tradvard, Malmo, Sweden August - December 1987
- Tree Worker - Sandwich Island Tree Care, Aiea, Hawaii Summer 1986
- Student Intern - Landscaping & Tree Care, Smith Tree and Landscape, Lansing, MI March - August 1978
- Volunteer Firefighter & First Responder, Town of Pelham, MA 2004-Present
- Massachusetts Arborists Association-Certified Arborist MCA #1425
- International Society of Arboriculture-Board Certified Master Arborist ISA #NE-0541-B
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ )
- Rhode Island Licensed Arborist RI License # 696
- The Tree Care Industry - Member
- American Society of Consulting Arborists-Member
- 2006 ASCA Academy Graduate
- Registered Consulting Arborist RCA #743
- Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ and Foresters’ Association, Executive Board Member