James Aldred
CAL Director
James grew up in the New Forest, UK. A childhood passion for wildlife, climbing and photography led him up into the canopy where he has been ever since. He regularly works with the BBC Natural History Unit and has now completed over 50 extended filming expeditions to the rainforest. |
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Grant Harris
CAL Director
Grant started his career in arboriculture at Merristwood College and was resident arborist at Oxford University's arboretum. Working on film and canopy science projects, he has found the perfect way to combine a love for climbing trees and rigging. He now lives in Melbourne, Australia and works as an arborist and rope access technician. |
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Vicki Tough
CAL Researcher
Vicki Graduated from The University of Glasgow with BSc in Zoology. Growing up in the Highlands of Scotland she developed a love for ecology and exploration. Pursuit of these interests has lead her around the world. She has been contributing to research and zoological expeditions in the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Caribbean, Australia and most recently, Iceland. |
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Nick Dunbar
CAL Instructor
Nick grew up in Manchester, UK, and trained at Cannington College in Somerset. He was resident arborist at Oxford University's arboretum for 6 years and is an NPTC instructor/assesor in climbing and chainsaw skills. He also runs his own company - The Whole Tree Company - providing tree hazard assessment and consultancy. |
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Ollie Laker
CAL Instructor
Ollie grew up in Dorset where he discovered the rugged Jurassic coastline. This led to a passion for coastal rock climbing, a passion he subsequently pursued all over the globe. Now back in the UK he is focussing on his career in canopy/industrial rope acces and has given up his beloved VW camper for a more permanent residence in Bristol. |
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Tom Fayle
CAL Instructor
Tom Fayle is a CAL instructor and University of Cambridge Entomologist. He has extensive canopy climbing skills. Tom is available to provide technical advice on sampling techniques and training requirements for canopy science projects. We are able to create tailor made training packages to meet your needs. Contact Tom with your canopy science questions.
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