Phil's Background

Phil has an Honours Degree in Geography and a Master's Degree in Environmental Forestry from Bangor University in North Wales. Since qualifying, he has worked as a self-employed professional timber feller in woodlands across North Wales.

He has gained a wealth of experience in the felling of large hardwood trees as well as softwood production felling including shortwood, pole length and skyline work. In recent years, he has become adept at clearing individual and multiple windblown trees.

He is qualified in tree surgery work, namely tree climbing, performing aerial rescue and operating the chainsaw from a rope and harness.

In 1999 and 2003, Phil was awarded the title of British Chainsaw Champion and has five times been awarded the title of Welsh Chainsaw Champion. He has twice represented the UK in the World Chainsaw Championships and was team captain in Italy in 2004.

Phil is a member of the Gwynedd Axe Racing Team, which is another type of wood sport. The Gwynedd team and other teams across the country race to chop through blocks of wood with only an axe. They are often seen at country shows throughout the summer.

For the past seven years, Phil has diversified into chainsaw carving. He appears at shows across Wales and the Midlands selling direct to the public, and also works on commission.

Most recently, he has started Chainsaw Training and is a fully qualified LANTRA freelance chainsaw instructor and training provider.

Phil appeared on The BBC's Groundforce programme in March 2000 in which he carved items for a childrens home play area in Hackney, London.

Relaxing with Charlie Dimmock, March 2000

Phil at home!

For more information please call Phil on 01490 460 611 or email phil@chainsawtraining.com