Riaan Van Zyl – Consulting and contracting Arborist's Pty(Ltd)


Curriculum Vitae – Riaan van Zyl

Name of business

Riaan van Zyl Consulting and Contracting Arborist

Profession:

Arborist/ Urban & Conservation Forester / Biodynamic Practitioner

Date of Birth:

03 MAY 1958

Nationality:

South African / Irish

Years Experience:

30 YEARS

Membership in Professional Societies:

1. – Southern African Institute Of Forestry
2. – International Societyof Arboriculture

Education:

1982 - Completed Bsc Forestry, University Stellenbosch


Majors: Conservation Forestry And Silviculture


1984-85 - One Year Course On Biodynamic / Organic Agriculture And Rural Development, Emerson College, Uk.


1985-86 - Apprentice Training And Worked With Qualified Arborist Conneticut, Usa


1986-87 - Worked As Intern / Volunteer For A Canadian Aid Agency On An Integrated Rural Development Project, Lesotho. Developed And Maintained Woodlots And Food Gardens In Rural Lesotho.


1988 Started Own Business In Arboriculture And Forestry; To Present – Owner of Riaan Van Zyl – Consulting and Contracting Arboris