Thor Clausen is a lead instructor with Arboriculture Canada Training & Education Ltd. He is also a successful owner of Arbortech Tree Services in the Okanagan Valley, BC. He has been an ISA certified arborist since 1994 and is an ISA certified tree worker. Thor currently sits on the board of directors for the Summerland ornamental Gardens and teaches the Arboriculture portion of the Master Gardeners program. He enjoys judging the tree climbing competitions for the PNW chapter.
Previous Experience & Qualifications
Diploma in Landscape Design - University of Guelph, ON
Associate Diploma - Urban Tree Care. - University of Guelph, ON
ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborist since 1994
ISA Certified Tree Worker and proctor for BC interior
B.C. Wildlife and Danger Tree Assessor Owner/Operator of Arbortech Tree Services
Head Judge in the work climb and a judge for the Master’s Challenge for PNW (Pacific Northwest ISA Chapter) Tree Climbing Championship for past 3 years
Taken the following ArborMaster Courses
Climbing
Skills Level I & II,
Precision Felling Level I & II,
Rigging Level I & II,
Tree Dynamics & Structural Risk Assessment,
Pruning,
Cabling and Bracing,
Engineering Based Hazard Tree Assessment,
Emergency Response/Aerial Rescue
BCLNA (British Columbia Landscape Nursery Association) – Award of Excellent for best landscape design in BC
Presentations
Teacher for “Shrubs and Trees for Master Gardeners” – BC Interior Service
Sits on the Board of Summerland Ornamental Gardens
