Sylvain Martel

Sylvain Martel is an experienced professional in urban forestry and arboriculture, currently serving as acting Superintendent of Urban Forestry for the City of New Westminster since March 2019. Martel has held various roles such as Project Arborist and Manager of Field Services at Arbortech Consulting, where responsibilities included ensuring tree protection compliance during projects and performing visual assessments. Previous positions include Arborist/Foreman at BC Plant Health Care, Arborist/Crew Leader at The Davey Tree Expert Company, and roles in forestry operations dating back to 1992. Martel's educational background encompasses a Master's degree in Urban Forest Leadership from The University of British Columbia, a Diploma of Technology in Sustainable Resource Management, and multiple certifications related to industrial and environmental disciplines.