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; Landscape Operations, - Stockbridge School of Agriculture, Amherst, MA  1979, 1980

EXPERIENCE
  • President, Urban Forestry Solutions, Inc. - Pelham, MA  1999 to Present
  • Tree Warden, Town of Pelham   2009 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; Worcester, MA   1982 to 1986
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OTHER
  • Umass. Continuing Education - Basic Arboriculture 2007 to Present
  • Volunteer Firefighter & First Responder, Town of Pelham, MA - June 2004 - Present
  • Part-Time Lecturer - Arboriculture - University of Massachusetts   2003, 2004, 2011
  • Volunteer Assistant - Arboriculture, Aerial Techniques - Stockbridge School of Agriculture
  • 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, Michigan  March - August 1978