Qualifications: David C. Hawkins

EDUCATION

Post Graduate Studies, University of MA, Amherst - 1998-99
Master of Science, Forest Resource Management & Urban Forestry - State University of NY, College of Envir. Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY - 1994
Bachelor of Science, Urban Forestry, University of MA, Amherst - 1988
Associate of Science, Arboriculture, 1979; Landscape Operations,1980 - Stockbridge School of Agriculture, Amherst, MA

EXPERIENCE

President, Urban Forestry Solutions, Inc. - Pelham, MA - 1999 to Present
City Arborist /Tree Warden - City of Boston, MA -1995 to 1998
Arboriculture Safety Instructor - ACRT - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio - 1994 to 1995
Owner/Operator - Hawkins Arborcare - Shrewsbury, MA - 1988 to 1992
Arborist/ Foreman - Bartlett Tree Experts - Newton, MA; Beverly Farms, MA; Worcseter, MA - 1983 to1986

OTHER

Part-Time Lecturer - Arboriculture - Univ. of Massachusetts, - Spring, 2003 and 2004; Continuing Education - Winter Session - 2007
Volunteer Assistant - Arboriculture, Aerial Techniques - Stockbridge School of Agriculture - 1999 to 2004
Arborist - Svensk Tradvard, Malmo, Sweden - Aug. to Dec. 1987
Tree Worker - Sandwich Island Tree Care - Aiea, Hawaii, Summer, 1986
Student Intern - Landscaping & Tree Care - Smith Tree and Landscape - Lansing, Michigan - March - August 1978
Volunteer Firefighter & First Responder, Town of Pelham, MA - June 2004 - Present