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, writes the arborist reports, 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
- Certificate III, IV and V in Horticulture (Arboriculture) — AQF Level 5
- 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
- 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