Richard was educated at King’s College School Wimbledon, and then attended Sheffield University where he received his degree in Archaeology. He then completed a two-year National Diploma at Merrist Wood Arboricultural College in Guildford, earning a Triple Distinction. Since then he has gained years of practical experience, dealing with every type of tree that the Greater London Area has to offer.
Qualifications and insurance:
Edexcel level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture.
City and Guilds N.P.T.C. qualifications:
C.S.30.1 and 30.2 : Felling and processing trees.
C.S. 31 : Chainsaw maintenancde and related operations.
C.S. 38 : Operating a chainsaw from a rope and harness.
C.S. 39 : Climbing trees and performing aerial rescues.
Richard Sandy t/a Sandy Trees - 3 Hillside Cottages, Carshalton Road, Banstead, Surrey SM7 3HY
Public liability insurance £5,000,000 provided by Trust Insurance Services Limited.