CAV is a not-for-profit association of arborists, tree managers and related professions working in local government in Victoria. We support our members to pursue best practice arboriculture and advocate on arboriculture matters across industry and government sectors.
Our code of ethics represents the professional standards of CAV. It’s important all members adhere to our professional standards to promote CAV as a leading industry body.
Adhere to high standards of integrity to instil trust and confidence in CAV
Be efficient, effective and fiscally responsible
Avoid conflicts of interest that may diminish a member’s professional status
Stay up to date with best practice arboriculture and urban forest governance
Pursue professional excellence and encourage the professional development of members, colleagues and students
Advance the interests of CAV by freely exchanging knowledge, information and experience between professionals
Avoid using CAV logo(s) as an endorsement or credential
You can gauge a country’s wealth, its real wealth, by its tree cover.
- Richard St. Barbe Baker
The committee manage the business and affairs of CAV subject to its constitution, policies and code of ethics. Committee members volunteer their time and are elected each year at CAV’s annual general meeting.
Alannah Matheson
(Boroondara City Council)
Ronan Hamill
(Whitehorse City Council)
Nicholas Magree
(Yarra Ranges Council)
Chris Spencer
(Boroondara City Council)
Ben de Klepper
(Banyule City Council)
Vacant
Alicia Fitzgerald
(Cardinia Shire Council)
Daniel Webb
(Banyule City Council)
David Bendon
(Stonnington City Council)
Stephanie Karan
(Cardinia Shire Council)
Steven Brunt
(Yarra Ranges Council)
We are currently developing position statements to guide advocacy efforts on arboriculture issues that matter to CAV members.
Check in again soon for updates.
The committee is developing and considering proposals for the establishment of CAV awards, research grants and scholarships. Check in again soon for updates.
Any Victorian local government employee in a tree management related profession, or
Any Australian local government employee in a tree management related profession, without access to a state based arboricultural network group
Gain access to presentations from industry practitioners and academics on the latest science in arboriculture and urban forestry. Engage with industry regulators on updates to relevant acts, regulations and codes of practice. Benchmark with your peers on topics such as roles and responsibilities, pay and conditions, and contract management and specifications. Participate in an open forum where knowledge sharing and collaboration is embraced.
Rely on a supportive network of like-minded professionals willing and able to share experience, advice and career opportunities.
Trust in an association formed to benefit its members and governed subject to its constitution, policies and code of ethics. All members are eligible to vote on poll questions and in committee elections. Any member can nominate as a candidate for the committee.
Share insights from industry leaders and contribute to the pursuit of best practice arboriculture and urban forest governance.
Support and contribute to advocacy efforts on arboriculture matters across industry and government sectors.
Select a member package below to generate an email application to the CAV committee.
