Creating
Green Space
Sustainability

We care deeply about the future of the environment we live in. We believe that by establishing strategic partnerships with stakeholders across government, industry, and business, we can deliver successful outcomes for all.

Our values

Confidence

Our confidence stems from a grass roots Kiwi attitude - inspiring positivity together. Yes, we can create a better tomorrow by making the right decisions today for the environment and our communities.

Passion

Our people, breadth of experience, relationships, and influence, along with a commercial, results-driven approach set us apart from the rest.

Independence

Our experience, backed by proven processes and technology, enables us to be a voice of reason and to remain honest and transparent. Our ability to offer a critical point of view allows us to offer up options and solutions that you can trust.

Commitment

We are committed to best practice - we do this by monitoring scientific research, and ensuring our methods are in alignment with that research. Our analytical approach, sense of purpose, and enthusiasm combine to deliver a broad capability offering when it comes to doing the right thing. We do what we say and deliver on time.

Key team
members

At Arborlab, every team member has their own unique set of skills. Collaboration is key - our people work together seamlessly to support each other and learn from one another. Not only that, they’re adaptable and think outside the square, developing solutions others may miss. As a client, this means you can tap into a rich skill-set built on years of experience.

Karl Burgisser

Managing Director
karl@arborlab.co.nz
027 495 7420

Karl is widely considered one of New Zealand’s leading green space consultants. For more than 33 years, he has honed his skills and built his knowledge through education and experience in the field of horticulture, arboriculture and management. Not surprisingly, he has a unique understanding of New Zealand’s tree and green space industry.

Shaun Barnett

Operations Manager NZ
shaun@arborlab.co.nz
027 495 7440

Shaun Barnett joined Arborlab in 2012. He brings a highly professional approach to processes and operations within the company. With Shaun, continuous business development is top-of-mind, ensuring that clients receive an effective and efficient service. Shaun also runs a monitoring team across the greater Auckland area.

David Spencer

Consultant Manager NZ
david@arborlab.co.nz
027 495 7422

David joined Arborlab in 2014 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Arboriculture. With strong local government experience, David has a diverse knowledge of tree asset, contractual and operational management. David also runs the consultancy division of Arborlab.

Cam Walker

Consultant Manager NZ
cameron@arborlab.co.nz
027 495 7427

Cameron joined Arborlab in 2017 and has 18 years experience in Open Space Management & Ecology. Cameron understands everyone’s needs and perspectives. He is committed to maximising the potential in processes and people and looks forward to contributing the success of the Parks & Recreation industry.

Talk to one of our solutions experts

With over 20 years experience our consulting team specialise in Arboriculture, Ecology and Green space asset management and sustainability

Creating Green Space Sustainability