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Denise Johnstone

Denise Johnstone

University Lecturer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Urban Forest Planner

  • Education

    • VCAH

      1988 - 1990
      Associate's degree Arboriculture

      Associate Diploma in Applied Science (Horticulture) majoring in Arboriculture. Highly practical and applied studies in arboriculture (12 hours/week) and General Horticulture (12 hours/week). A full time 2 year course.

    • University of Melbourne

      1992 - 1995
      Graduate Diploma Ornamental Horticulture

      Graduate studies in horticulture and forestry

    • University of Sydney

      1983 - 1988
      Bachelor of Arts - BA ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS Credit

      English and Australian Literature, Philosophy, Criminology, Politics and History.

    • University of Melbourne

      2006 - 2011
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Research

      Applied research on aspects of tree physiology, tree growth and wood decay relevant to urban tree assessment and management.

    • University of Technology Sydney

      2023 - 2024
      Distinction

      Graduate Certificate of Urban Planning and Design

    • University of Melbourne

      1997 - 2005
      Master of Forest Science Research

      Applied research on aspects of wood decay, wood density and wood anatomy relevant to urban tree assessment and management.

  • Experience

    • University of Melbourne

      Mar 1993 - Aug 2019
      University Lecturer

      Lecturer in arboriculture and urban forestry. Full time and part time continuous employment, tenured from 1997 onwards.

    • Teach and Learn with Georgia

      Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
      Education Volunteer

      Volunteer assistant English teacher in the remote Caucasus Mountains, Chuberi, Georgia.

    • ArborCraft Tree Service

      Apr 2021 - Sept 2021
      Consultant

      Consultant arborist; tree risk assessments, tree management plans; arboricultural impact assessments.

    • City of Casey

      Sept 2021 - Nov 2022
      Coordinator Arboriculture

      Coordinator; tree reactive and scheduled maintenance contract - City of Casey East Zone. Coordinator; City of Casey tree planting contract. I also assess planning and development proposals to ensure trees are protected and appropriate new species are planted.

    • City of Brimbank

      Nov 2022 - Sept 2023
      Urban Forest Planner

      Advocating for the retention and expansion of the Urban Forest at the City of Brimbank.

    • Hume City Council

      Sept 2023 - now
      Senior Urban Forest Planner

      Urban Forest Planning

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification®

      International Society of Arboriculture
      Aug 2022
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