Roger Gilman

Full Name: Roger Gilman

 

Age: 23

 

Where do you currently live? Marlborough, New Zealand

 

Company Name: Marlborough Tree Care

 

Field of expertise (arboriculture, forestry, carver etc): Climbing Arborist.

 

How Long have you worked in this industry? 7years (Including study)

 

Favorite climbing system? Roperunner for life!

 

What is your favorite tree?

Can’t beat a big open Red gum (eucalyptus camaldulensis)

 

Highest tree you have climbed? 76 meter Blue Gum

 

Have you had any close calls?

If yes, what happened? I fell 4 meters out of a Gleditsia due to a slippery friction hitch.

 

What is your hidden talent?

I give great hugs & jump out of airplanes.

 

When you’re not climbing trees what are your other interest/hobbies.?

On the rare occasion that I’m not up a tree, I like to play my bass guitar, keep fit in the gym & jam to some Reggae!