Director · consulting arborist · climber
Wayne Back
Wayne founded Above All in 2004 after more than 20 years running his own veterinary practice. He still climbs, and teaches chainsaw operations part-time at TAFE NSW. He is a volunteer Deputy Captain, Training Officer and Zone Trainer with the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Qualifications and licences
- Diploma of Horticulture (Arboriculture), AQF Level 5 (2009), plus Certificates III and IV
- Chainsaw operations Levels 1, 2 and 3
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
- Elevated Work Platform licence (over 11 m)
- Electrical Close Approach licence
- RISI, ARTC and Sydney Airport (SACL) inductions
- White Card, Asbestos Awareness, First Aid, Working With Children
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Guides Wayne has reviewed
- Is it cheaper to grind a stump or dig it out?
- No side access? How a tree comes out when the truck can't get near it
- The 10/50 rule explained
- Can I remove a tree on my property without council approval?
- How to choose a tree removal company (and avoid the cowboys)
- Do I need approval to remove a dead or dangerous tree?
- What are the fines for removing a tree without approval in NSW?
- My neighbour's tree: overhanging branches, roots and hedges in NSW
- Is my tree dangerous? Ten warning signs
- Trees in strata: who's responsible, and who decides?
- A tree fell in a storm: what to do, step by step
- How much does tree removal cost in Sydney?
- Trees near power lines: who's responsible?
- What's in an arborist report, and when do you need one?
Council rule guides
Wayne is the reviewing arborist for our plain-English guides to 32 councils' tree rules, including Sutherland Shire.
Free quote
Ask Wayne about your tree.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm · Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm · Sunday Closed