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PASSIONATE ABOUT ARBORICULTURE

At the heart of what we deliver are our fantastic team members, who are invested in everything we do at Beechwood.

We want everyone who works with Beechwood Tree Care to be happy, and that includes our wonderful team, who always give 100% for our customers, the business and each other. Beechwood empowers staff by providing them with regular training, the latest equipment and the right amount of time to get the job done properly. We believe that investing in our team and their careers means that our clients get an excellent and consistent service.

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Neil Wilson

MANAGING DIRECTOR & TREE EXPERT

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Paula Wilson

ACCOUNTS DIRECTOR

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Nathan Cantell

SALES DIRECTOR & TREE EXPERT

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Fred Preston

TREE EXPERT & SENIOR FOREMAN

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Kim Verran

OFFICE MANAGER

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Tia Wilson

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER & ADMINISTRATOR

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Alex Weeden

OPERATIONS MANAGER & SENIOR FOREMAN

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Tom Carr

FOREMAN

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Archie Stevens

FOREMAN

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Oli Vince-Porteous

FOREMAN

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Tom Whitmee

FOREMAN

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Solomon Preston

ARBORIST

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Flynn Wilson

ARBORIST

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Adam Mahoney

ARBORIST APPRENTICE

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Sprocket and Robby

CONTACT US

Get in touch to find out how we can help you manage your trees.

Whether you are responsible for 1 or 1000 trees, Beechwood Tree Care has the experience and capabilities to care for your trees effectively and efficiently. We provide a wide range of solutions covering all aspects of arboriculture.

If you need advice, safety inspections, minor pruning or a major tree removal, we can help. In short, if it involves trees, we can deal with it for you!

Neil Wilson

MANAGING DIRECTOR & TREE EXPERT

Neil has a wealth of experience having been in the tree industry for over 30 years. He founded Beechwood in 1999 with a passion for innovation and a commitment to first class tree care. Neil remains integral to the business, guiding its direction and ethos, focusing on development and training, and overseeing all operations. He is a father of four children, who frequently feature in our famous Christmas cards. Outside of work you’ll often find him doing something to do with rugby!

Paula Wilson

ACCOUNTS DIRECTOR
Paula is married to Neil and has been involved in all things Beechwood from the very beginning. Having previously been an IT Manager within a large insurance company, she has a wealth of valuable experience when it comes to running an efficient and smooth administrative service. Paula mainly deals with our accounts, but as a small business owner is involved in many aspects of the business. Being a mum of 4, Paula is kept very busy but enjoys spending time with friends and walking their Ridgeback dog, Sprocket

Nathan Cantell

SALES DIRECTOR & TREE EXPERT

Nathan has been in the tree industry for nearly 20 years and is an integral part of Beechwood. He is often the first firendly face you meet at the quotation stage. In 2025, Nathan was appointed Sales Director. When he is not looking after our customers, he is upskilling the Beechwood sales team to ensure we offer exceptional customer service. Nathan is a family man and father to two wonderful boys, he coaches a U10’s football team in his spare time.

Fred Preston

TREE EXPERT & SENIOR FOREMAN

Fred is an exceptional arborist who specialises in crown reduction of trees, following the Beechwood method. This approach ensures trees maintain a natural crown shape appropriate for their species. He embodies Beechwood’s commitment to investing in people, and with his work ethic and determination to excel, Fred has quickly advanced to become a respected and highly skilled team member. He divides his time between providing quotes and working on-site as a Foreman. Fred is dedicated to mentoring our younger team members, helping them enhance their knowledge and skills. Outside of work, Fred enjoys music and speaks nearly fluent French.

Kim Verran

OFFICE MANAGER
Kim joined Beechwood in 2008 as a part-time administration assistant and has been the Office Manager since 2011. If you’ve contacted the office, you’ll have no doubt spoken to Kim! Having 43 years of management experience, she possesses excellent organisational skills and ensures the effectiveness of the company’s processes. Kim now works from home after moving to Dorset in 2020 and is enjoying her seaside life with her Cavapoo, Robby.

Tia Wilson

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER & ADMINISTRATOR
After completing her International Baccalaureate (IB) last year, Tia decided to take a gap year and gain valuable admin experience in the Beechwood office. Tia is the oldest daughter of Neil and Paula’s 4 children. She’s quickly taken on the social media accounts and is full of new and innovative ideas. Tia also works part-time at the local pub and enjoys playing hockey on the weekends.

Alex Weeden

OPERATIONS MANAGER & SENIOR FOREMAN

Alex has over 10 years of experience in the arboriculture industry and joined Beechwood in 2019. He currently serves as our Operations Manager, ensuring the smooth operation of our teams and equipment, while also fulfilling his duties as a foreman. Alex operates our large ROTO, also known as ‘The Big Green Tree Cutting Machine’. He is highly experienced in all aspects of arboriculture, and we rely on his expertise on more challenging jobs. Alex is married and has 3 boys. He enjoys playing football and has recently started coaching a youth football team.

Tom Carr

Foreman

Tom began working with Beechwood at the age of 17 in 2020. He is a Foreman and leads one of our major grounds maintenance contracts. He possesses an excellent work ethic and is a skilled machine operator. He has extensive knowledge of both large and small jobs. Outside of work, he enjoys watching rugby and spending time in Twickenham, where he grew up.

Archie Stevens

FOREMAN

Archie is an aspiring Foreman and an excellent tree climber. He consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and is eager to improve his skills. Archie completed a two and a half year apprenticeship at BCA College. Previously, he worked as a mechanic, which provided him with a valuable skill set, but he now enjoys engaging in more physical work. Archie has a passion for cars, football, and spending time with his friends.

Oli Vince-Porteous

FOREMAN

Oli is an aspiring Foreman, and his attention to detail makes him a valuable member of the team. He is meticulous in his work and has completed a two and a half year apprenticeship at BCA College. Oli is a ‘glass half full’ individual and always works with a smile on his face. He loves the outdoors, enjoys playing rugby outside of work, and is a local boy through and through.

Tom Whitmee

FOREMAN

Tom is a Foreman with a brilliant work ethic and a wealth of ideas that assist others and ensure tasks are completed efficiently. He has been employed at Beechwood for two and a half years and has recently completed and apprenticeship at Merristwood College. Previously, Tom worked as a Foreman at a local farm, where he honed his leadership skills. In his leisure time, he enjoys socialising with friends and watching sports on television.

Solomon Preston

Arborist 

Soloman began his apprenticeship last summer, demonstrating a studious approach and attention to detail, which aligns well with Beechwood’s values. He has acquired numerous new skills, which he applies in practice every day. Solomon is also enrolled at Merristwood, striving to become a qualified climber. He is Fred’s younger brother and has a passion for the outdoors.

Flynn Wilson

Arborist 

Flynn has been with us for 18 months and is attending Merristwood College. He is a friendly hardworking member of the team and is proving to be a natural tree climber. Flynn is Neil’s son and enjoys socialising in his spare time.

Adam Mahoney

APPRENTICE ARBORIST

Adam began his apprenticeship at the end of last year and has quickly become a popular member of the team. He is enrolled at Merristwood and will commence his course in September. Adam is eager to become a fully qualified tree climber. He enjoys running and has a personal best of 19 minutes for a 5km.

Sprocket and Robby

A Ridgeback and a Cavapoo (we’ll let you decide which one is which!) who are the best of friends. They are both lovely companions in the office and much loved members of our team… we always make sure to include them on our Christmas cards so you’ll be sure to see them looking festive!

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Carl Hyde

Surveyor & Project Manager

Mike Flynn

FOREMAN AND YARD MANAGER
This is Mikey, our Yard Manager at Beechwood. He’s loved by all and an integral part of our team. Mike has been doing tree work since 2017 and with previous landscaping experience, he has a great overall knowledge of site work and customer care. He’s passionate about anything to do with nature and all things outdoors: canoeing, mountain biking, wakeboarding and more!
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