About Arborcare
Practical tree and garden knowledge, built over decades.
David Mably brings contracting, council tree management, horticultural training and private consulting experience to Arborcare's tree and garden work.
David Mably
Consulting and contracting experience for trees and garden plants.
Arborcare Tree and Garden Solutions provides consulting and contracting services for trees and garden plants, with expert advice for the urban environment.
David Mably's background includes Mablys' Horticultural and Arboricultural Services trading as Mablys' Tree and Stump Contractors from 1986 to 2002, followed by seven years as Mitcham Council's Tree Officer and private arboricultural and horticultural consulting.
That mix of contracting, local government tree management and consulting shapes the way Arborcare approaches tree assessment, pruning, removals, garden rejuvenation and practical site advice.
Experience pathway
A working history across hands-on tree work, council oversight and private advice.
1986 to 2002
Contracting foundation
Working director of Mablys' Horticultural and Arboricultural Services, trading as Mablys' Tree and Stump Contractors.
7 years
Council tree management
Local Government experience with Mitcham Council as Tree Officer, adding council-side insight to private tree advice.
Consulting focus
Technical site advice
Private arboricultural and horticultural consulting for the technical aspects of tree and garden care in urban gardens.
Qualifications and training
Documented training behind practical advice.
Formal qualifications
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Advanced Diploma of Horticulture, Advanced Diploma in Urban Park Management, Certificate II in Electrotechnology Powerline Vegetation Control, Merrist Wood tree surgery certificates and TAFE SA Advanced Horticulture.
Specialist development
Advanced tree felling, advanced tree surgery, pruning for contractors, chainsaw operation, elevated work platforms, powerline identification, traffic management, first aid and environmental awareness.
Professional memberships
Industry association and membership signals.
Arborcare presents arboriculture association and professional membership imagery alongside its professional tree and garden services.
Tree and garden advice
Need a tree assessed, pruning scoped, or a garden brought back under control?
Call David or send photos of the tree, garden area and access so Arborcare can understand the site and advise on the sensible next step.