Ian Brewster

Ian Brewster is an experienced Arboriculture Officer currently serving East Hampshire District Council since March 2024. Brewster's career spans several significant roles, including Principal Tree Officer and Contracts Manager at Medway Norse Limited, and Company Director at Bournetrees Consultancy, where expertise includes BS5837 surveys and professional reporting for tree management. Previous positions encompass Senior Technical Officer at Croydon Council, Arboriculture Manager at Brighton & Hove City Council, and Principle Arboriculture Officer at Arun District Council. Additionally, Brewster has foundational experience as Tree and Parks Contracts Officer at Havant Borough Council, Craftsman Arborist at Portsmouth City Council, and Tree Surgeon and Grounds Maintenance with Willerby Tree Surgeons. Educational qualifications include a Foundation Degree in Science in Arboriculture from the University of Brighton, an HNC in Arboriculture from the University of Surrey, and certification in tree and woodland conservation from Capel Manor College.