My Job: A second-generation ‘tree man’

Tree care and nature has become far more important as people become more engaged with environmental issues

Liam Cassidy of Rebel Tree Care: 'Taking out huge loans to buy lots of equipment and running multiple crews simultaneously is higher risk'

In an occupation that often demands nimble limbs operating at up to 50ft in the air, Liam Cassidy lists good balance and a head for heights as primary attributes required for tree surgery.

“Without a doubt, those are important qualities, but I also encourage crews to maintain a focused attention to detail and operational punctuality. I would rather people did 10 small tasks throughout the day properly rather than cutting corners to rush through each action.