Case Study: James Rowland
Job: Arboricultural consultant
Key Attributes: committed, observant, organised
Qualifications: Level 4 Diploma
At a glance
James is committed to protecting trees in different environments. He is observant and can identify diseases that a tree might have. James is organised in his approach to problem-solving. His work helps ensure trees stay healthy, which in turn helps people and animals.
Climbing high
James hobby of climbing helped him choose what career to follow. He started working as an aborist as a professional climber. His work involves checking if trees are healthy and give advice to people about them.
Now he also does work to helps builders and other companies to plan their work so that trees don’t get damaged.
James is currently studying for a bat licence which would let him get work surveying trees for bats.
“Follow what you are passionate about and don’t be afraid to change jobs. Skills you learn in one job can be transferred to another”
This case study is featured in our STEM Person of the Week 2025 set. You can download the whole set, which includes a poster of James using this link.
