Safety Measures
A passion for connecting people with nature
Safety in challenging conditions
Safety First Approach
We take safety incredibly seriously. That’s why we take a safety-first approach to ensuring our clients stay safe whilst working at height in environments that can be both exciting and challenging.
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Industry, institutions and organisations such as the BBC Studios, ITV, Furnace TV, Royal Institution and Canopy Access have incredibly high standards and we are proud to be recognised as a company they are delighted to work with.
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Everything from the trees we use to the equipment we use to do it is thoroughly planned and inspected and all activities are fully risk assessed. Climbers are First Aid trained, and carry industry-relevant certification in industrial rope access, tree climbing and aerial rescue.
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All our safety equipment undergoes regular inspections under LOLER and is CE marked, traceable to source fully compliant with all Health & Safety legislation.
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“All of us on the Glasgow Peregrine Project team are indebted to Tim for all his efforts.” — JOHN SIMPSON, SCOTTISH ORNITHOLOGISTS’ CLUB, June 2025
“Tim’s professionalism made a complex task smooth sailing every step of the way. I knew I was in safe hands. Even with the pressure of climbing in front of hundreds of people, and trying to entertain and inform, I could be confident that Tim was fully focussed on my safety.”
— DR ROBIN HAYWARD, performing at the RI, London, April 2025
“Tim was a superb and reassuring help on the day of filming and made us all feel very safe. Our presenter Jim Al-Khalili very much enjoyed working with him as he clambered around at the top of that enormous tree.” — ANDREW SMITH, FURNACE TV, August 2024
“Once at the top, it was everything I dreamed of and more…the sheer grandiosity of this place took my breath away in an instant. It was so incredibly green! And we saw so many birds!” — DAVID J PEREIRA Scientist on expedition with Operation Wallacea, July 2024
"Safety measures are second to none and the knowledgeable and experienced staff are ever vigilant." — RICK TAYLOR Community Outreach Officer, SOUTH OF SCOTLAND GOLDEN EAGLE PARTNERSHIP, August 2019
"Tim is very professional, highly trained and passionate about what he does. I would like to say a huge thank you to Tim and his team from Woodland Trust Scotland." — EILIDH MAIR Engagement Officer, WOODLAND TRUST SCOTLAND, August 2019
"Looking out across lush green landscapes through the leaves and branches all from the comfort of my own hammock was something never to forget. Brilliant fun!" — RAMSAY MACMAHON Assistant Producer, CALEDONIA TV, July 2019
"The BBC’s Scotland from the Sky series with James Crawford relied on dramatic sequences and for one story we needed to film James at the top of a beautiful Scots Pine up above the spectacular forest of Glen Affric. Under difficult circumstance Tim...provided fabulous support. It was a great day’s shoot." — ANDREW THOMPSON Producer Director: Scotland From The Sky, BBC STUDIOS, October 2018
"They clearly love what they do and their enthusiasm is infectious. Their skills and knowledge helped us capture some truly stunning footage." — JAMES CRAWFORD Presenter & Author: Scotland From The Sky, BBC SCOTLAND, October 2018
Invertebrate specialist Will Dawson in action with Operation Wallacea, Honduras
We use trusted manufacturers in the outdoor industry, such as Petzl, Black Diamond, DMM, Marlow & Yale.
Safety First Approach
Safety in challenging conditions
As a Tree Safety Expert, projects are often in highly challenging environments with working at height combined with extremes of temperature and weather.
From the high altitude cloud forests of Central America to remote uplands of Scotland in winter, safety is a key aspect of our work.
Carrying out mammal research in Costa Rica
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WORKING WITH INDUSTRY
Industry, institutions and organisations such as the BBC Studios, ITV, Furnace TV, Royal Institution and Canopy Access have incredibly high standards and we are proud to be recognised as a company they are delighted to work with.
On the ropes
Guiding, rope access & talks
Whether it’s scaling trees or abseiling from the top of iconic city buildings in the heart of Glasgow, using my industry recognised skills is an exciting way to work in conservation. I enjoy working in partnership on projects which foster an appreciation of nature and help to inspire the next generation of young conservationists, for a better future for us all.
Guiding a family adventure for Wild Scotland, Traquair House (2022)