Roots of ATP

2019-05-26T16:00:10+08:00

ATP is the culmination of the Picker family’s long-running love affair with trees. Both sides of the Picker family have long been involved in different aspects of the tree business. The family of Lynne Picker, wife of ATP-cofounder Don Picker and mother of ATP co-founder Jon Picker, established Swedberg Nursery in Battle Lake, Minnesota, […]

Our Certifications

2021-03-11T11:42:56+08:00

At ATP we uphold the strictest arboriculture standards and only employ current best practices in any work we do, regardless of the size or difficulty of the job.

But don’t take our word for it – we have a full range of certifications from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), from Certified Tree Worker on up […]

Affiliate Organisations

2019-05-26T16:00:07+08:00

ATP is a participating member of arboriculture organization here in Hong Kong as well as in the United States, in addition to being members of the worldwide organization International Society of Arboriculture.

Our involvement in these industry organizations provides us access to multiple platforms through which we can share our experiences and learn from those of […]

ATP Logo and Acronym

2019-05-26T16:00:08+08:00

ATP Logo

ATP - Asia Tree Preservation Logo

The Asia Tree Preservation logo is derived from the Chinese character for “Asia”:

亞洲

The crown of the tree was formed using a gingko biloba leaf.

The Ginkgo – Ginkgo biloba; in Chinese ‘銀杏’ – and also known as the Maidenhair […]

Client List

2019-05-26T16:00:09+08:00

ATP provided tree preservation services for MTR Corporation’s West Island Line project

Since our founding in 2007, ATP has had the privilege of serving several departments of the Hong Kong government as Qualified Arborists and Independent Tree Specialists , often playing a crucial role in very high-profile projects. Departments of the […]

Careers with ATP

2024-04-09T00:31:06+08:00

Careers with ATP

Incorporated in Hong Kong since 2007, ATP holds to the highest standards in tree management practices and requires all employees to further develop their skills through regular in-house training and self study.  We believe that arborists should become familiar with all aspects of arboriculture, both consulting and […]

Tree Risk Assessment Training

2019-05-26T16:05:05+08:00

Tree risk assessment is one of the core skills of the modern arborist. ATP offers a two-day course in which its qualified tree risk assessors prepare participants for the tree risk assessment qualification (TRAQ) exam and course offered by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

Tree risk assessment is the method employed by arborists for determining […]

Tree Rigging Training

2019-05-26T16:05:05+08:00

ATP offers one- and two-day courses in advanced tree rigging (ATR), providing arborists with hands-on experience with this crucial skill. Special tools used in tree rigging are introduced and applied during the course, including a wide range of pulleys plus arborist blocks and the Port-a-Wrap®.

Participants in this course will use this equipment in combination with […]

Tree Pruning Training

2019-05-26T16:00:50+08:00

ATP offers one- and two-day courses in modern pruning methodology, combining classroom discussion with practical on-site tree practice.

Our pruning courses provide participants with essential knowledge of tree biology and physiology as well as structural dynamics and variations. Course discussions will introduce different species of trees and types of tree forms.

ATP experts take course participants into […]

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