Thompson Wildland Management (TWM) is dedicated to providing effective, innovative, and comprehensive environmental management and conservation services based on proven scientific principles and methodology. Rob Thompson is a Resource Ecologist born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula. In 1995, he earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Parks & Natural Resource Management from California State University, Chico. He is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist, a soil erosion and sedimentation control specialist, a certified firefighter, a member of the board of directors for the Monterey County Fire Safe Council and is licensed by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation as a Qualified Applicator.
Preparation and implementation of Tree Protection Plans (TPP's) for development projects; diagnosis and treatment of tree disorders; pathogen prevention (e.g., accredited by California Oak Mortality Task Force [COMTF] to recognize Sudden Oak Death disease and safeguard valuable oak trees using the latest prescriptions); proper planting and maintenance; structural enhancement and corrective pruning; tree evaluation, health & hazard assessments, reporting, removal permits and mitigation. Programs designed to protect your property from wildfire concerns and threats in accordance with fire department guidelines (creating "defensible space zones") while maintaining and improving the natural habitat.