Senior Arboricultural Consultant - West Sussex, Surrey and the South East
BSc (Hons) MArborA MICFor RCArborA
Lewis Fraser
Lewis is a highly experienced Senior Arboricultural Consultant based in West Sussex, with over 10 years of industry experience delivering expert tree consultancy services across Hampshire, Surrey, London and the wider South East.
As an Arboricultural Association and Institute of Chartered Foresters Registered Consultant, he is recognised for providing trusted advice on complex and challenging arboricultural projects.
Prior to joining Ruskins Tree Consultancy, Lewis worked as an Arboricultural Consultant at Barrell Tree Consultancy, where his role involved providing high quality advice on tree risk and planning issues, whilst building a portfolio of diverse projects.
Earlier in his career he worked at Innovation Group UK, developing strong expertise across both technical assessment and practical project delivery. This breadth of experience enables him to deliver balanced, solution-led advice tailored to client needs.
Whether working with developers, local authorities, or private clients, Lewis is committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and practical arboricultural consultancy advice in the most challenging situations.
His expertise further strengthens our ability to provide high-quality, regional arboricultural advice across Sussex, Surrey and the South East of England, supporting sustainable development and responsible tree management.
Areas of Expertise
With a strong focus on supporting planning applications and development projects, Lewis combines technical expertise with commercially aware advice.
His experience spans tree risk management, subsidence investigation, and development site consultancy, supporting clients in navigating tree-related constraints efficiently.
Strategic Arboricultural Advice
Tree Risk Management
Managing Trees on Development Sites
Tree Work Applications and Appeals
Professional Tree Inspection (LANTRA Qualified)
Discharge of Planning Conditions
Tree-Related Subsidence
Accreditations
PR6697
Professional Member of the Arboricultural Association
Arboricultural Association Registered Consultant
Chartered Arboriculturist (Institute of Chartered Foresters)
LANTRA Awards Certificate in Professional Tree Inspection
Institute of Chartered Foresters Registered Consultant
Supporting Clients across West Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey
Lewis works remotely from West Sussex to offer expert arborist services throughout the South East, ensuring easy access to London and the surrounding home counties.
West Sussex: Including Chichester, Crawley, Littlehampton and surrounding villages like Arundel and Amberley.
Hampshire: Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester and Basingstoke.
Surrey: Covering Reigate and Dorking, Horley, Cranleigh, and Haslemere.
London
Lewis is a Senior Arboricultural Consultant providing a diverse range of arboricultural services across urban and rural environments. He works closely with the rest of the team to deliver reliable, high-standard arborist services across the South East and beyond. Their collaborative approach fosters innovation and efficiency, ensuring that every client receives tailored solutions that meet both safety standards and planning requirements.
Lewis’s clear communications with clients are key to success of the tasks from start to finish and he has earnt a solid reputation within the wider tree and arboricultural sector.
