Team

At Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc., we’re a dedicated team of foresters, arborists, and environmental specialists who care deeply about trees, landscapes, and the communities connected to them. With decades of combined experience, we work with client and consulting teams to navigate complex environmental requirements—through clear reporting, expert assessments, and practical, science-backed advice. Whether we’re in the field or the hearing room, we’re here to support thoughtful growth and healthy ecosystems.

  • Peter Kuntz | B.Sc.F., R.P.F.

    PRINCIPAL, CONSULTING PROFFESIONAL FORESTER

    Peter has over 35 years of experience in the forestry and urban forestry consulting industry. He has extensive experience preparing forest management plans and reports required for clients in a variety of sectors, including development firms, governments, and private landowners. He is a member of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association and the Canadian Institute of Forestry, among others. He is a Certified Tree Marker, a Butternut Health Assessor, an ISA Certified Plant Appraiser, and an ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor. Peter manages and completes all forestry and arboricultural-related studies.

  • Celine Batterink | B.Sc.(Env.)

    PROJECT MANAGER, SENIOR CONSULTING ARBORIST (ISA), ECOLOGIST

    Celine is a passionate Ecologist and Certified Arborist with a thorough understanding of tree and ecosystem assessment, protocols, and management. Celine has experience working in silviculture and private consulting. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Sciences, majoring in ecology with an area of emphasis in development and stewardship. She is an ISA Certified Arborist, ASCA member, a qualified Tree Risk Assessor, a certified Butternut Health Assessor, a qualified Tree Appraiser, and is certified in Ecological Land Classification (ELC). Celine participates in ecological, forestry, and arboricultural related studies.

  • Kaho Hayashi | B.Sc.(Env.), M.Sc.F.

    FOREST ECOLOGIST, CONSULTING ARBORIST (ISA)

    Kaho has experience working in the fields of academic research, federal government agency and private consulting. She graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln; NE USA with a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Sciences, majoring in natural resources management with an emphasis in forest wildlife. Other academic qualifications include a M.Sc.F. from the University of Toronto, where she studied climate-induced tree migration in Southern Ontario: pathways and source populations. Her interests include issues in forest conservation and geographic information sciences. Kaho participates in forestry and arboricultural related studies. She is certified in Ecological Land Classification (ELC), is a qualified Tree Risk Assessor, and is a Butternut Health Assessor.

  • Kaylee Harper | B.Sc.(Env.)

    ECOLOGIST, CERTIFIED ARBORIST (ISA)

    Kaylee is an Ecologist and Certified Arborist with experience in arboricultural consulting, plant health care, and species at risk management. Kaylee has experience working for public agencies and private consulting and arboricultural firms, and has a passion for tree management in the urban environment. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Sciences with a major in ecology. Kaylee participates in ecological and arboricultural related studies.

  • Marek Toporowski | B.A. (Env. Sust.), CERPIT

    RESTORATION ECOLOGIST, CERTIFIED ARBORIST (ISA)

    Marek is a restoration ecologist and arborist in training with experience in wildlife monitoring, ecological land classification (ELC), re-establishing native ecosystems, and invasive species management, and pedology. Marek has experience working with conservation authorities, non-profit organizations, and the private consulting sector. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental and Urban Sustainability from Toronto Metropolitan University. Other academic qualifications include a Graduate Certificate in Ecosystem Restoration from Niagara College, where he studied endangered Owl migration patterns and developed a meadow restoration plan for an abandoned agricultural field. He is a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner in Training (CERPIT) and OBBN qualified. Marek participates in ecological and arboricultural related studies.

  • Natasha Brooks | B.B.R.M (EM), CERPIT

    ECOLOGIST, CERTIFIED ARBORIST (ISA)

    Natasha is an ISA Certified Arborist with experience working in arboricultural consulting, horticulture, and plant health care.  Natasha has experience working in non-profit, municipal government, and the private consulting sector. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelors in Bio-Resource Management, with a minor in GIS, and completed a Graduate Certificate in Ecosystem Restoration at Niagara College. She is trained in Ecological Land Classification (ELC), a licensed Exterminator and OBBN qualified. Natasha participates in ecological and arboricultural related studies.

  • Steven Ardron | B.Sc.

    CONSULTING ARBORIST (ISA)

    Steven has experience working in silviculture, municipal government, and private consulting. He graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor's of Science and is an ISA Certified Arborist. He is certified in Ecological Land Classification (ELC), is a qualified Tree Risk Assessor, and is a Butternut Health Assessor. Steven participates in ecological, forestry, and arboricultural related studies.

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