Profiles

Adam Cozzitorto is an experienced AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborist with more than 20 years in the arboriculture industry. Before founding Skilled Trees in 2007, Adam worked for his father’s company as a leading hand on the Salisbury City Council street tree maintenance contract in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. He also travelled extensively throughout Australia as a contract climber, gaining hands-on experience in some of the country’s toughest and most demanding arboricultural environments.

Since establishing Skilled Trees, Adam has become a trusted provider of professional tree services across North Queensland. He oversees all assessments, reports, and complex works, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and best-practice arboriculture. Adam personally trains his arborists to his high professional standard, and is recognised for delivering safe, technically precise, and reliable tree care.

A qualified member of the Queensland Arboricultural Association (QAA) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Adam also holds the title of North Queensland Climbing Champion (2013)—a reflection of his advanced technical climbing skills.

Today, Adam leads Skilled Trees with a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and high-quality Arboricultural outcomes for councils, government agencies, construction partners, schools, commercial clients, and the wider community.

Joshua Townsend is an AQF Level 3 practicing arborist and key member of the Skilled Trees leadership team. Joining the company in 2015, Joshua has grown into a highly experienced and trusted arborist who plays a central role in the delivery of complex and high-standard arboricultural work across North Queensland.

As a leading hand, Joshua oversees day-to-day operations on site, ensuring that pruning, removals, stump grinding, vegetation management, and safety procedures are carried out to the highest professional standard. His strong technical knowledge, practical skill, and attention to detail make him a reliable and respected team leader.

Joshua is also a dedicated mentor within Skilled Trees, supporting the development and training of junior staff and apprentices. His commitment to quality, safe work practices, and ongoing learning reflects the values of both the arboriculture profession and the Skilled Trees team

Clinton Hore is a highly skilled AQF Level 3 arborist and long-standing member of the Skilled Trees team. Joining the company in 2012, Clinton brings more than a decade of practical arboricultural experience and is one of the most trusted and relied-upon leaders within the business.

As a leading hand, Clinton plays a key role in coordinating on-site operations, overseeing complex pruning, removals, stump grinding, and vegetation management works. He consistently applies safe work practices, strong technical skills, and clear decision-making across all projects.

Clinton is also a valued mentor to apprentices and junior arborists, providing hands-on training and guidance to ensure the next generation of arborists uphold Skilled Trees’ high standards. His deep industry experience, steady leadership, and commitment to quality make him an integral part of the Skilled Trees team.

Peyote Simmons is an AQF Level 3 arborist who joined the Skilled Trees team in 2023 and has quickly become an invaluable asset to the company. Although new to the organisation, Peyote brings a wealth of prior arboricultural experience, strong technical capability, and a mature, safety-focused approach to every project.

His high level of skill and natural leadership saw him progress to a leading hand role in a very short time. Peyote has integrated seamlessly into Skilled Trees’ work ethic and culture, demonstrating reliability, professionalism, and a strong commitment to quality workmanship.

Peyote’s positive attitude, problem-solving ability, and dedication to safe, efficient tree work make him a highly respected member of the team. Skilled Trees is fortunate to have him as part of its growing leadership group.