Brian French is the principal at Arboriculture International and a skilled climber with a broad range of arboriculture related experience with certifications such as Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Worker, and Qualified Tree Risk Assessor. Brian has been practicing for over 24 years in Oregon and abroad and is dedicated to and contributor of cutting-edge research for a better understanding of trees and safer work practices for arborists worldwide. Brian is a climber and consulting arborist with focusing on wildlife tree retention and habitat programs. Serving as coordinator for the Oregon Champion Tree Registry and Heritage Tree Programs, much of his work focuses on the preservation of significant, old trees and associated flora and fauna.