We've lost a great man of the trees

[Philip Anderson]

Some very sad news both nationally and locally ,Mike Volp Norwich City Council Tree Protection Officer sadly lost his long battle against cancer on Sunday 24th May, he was a true professional passionate man of the trees and will be greatly missed.

[Rich Rule]

RIP to the tree brother.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Some very sad news both nationally and locally ,Mike Volp Norwich City Council Tree Protection Officer sadly lost his long battle against cancer on Sunday 24th May, he was a true professional passionate man of the trees and will be greatly missed.

 

Hello Philip, I hope you're well.

 

A 'great man' in general in my opinion, not just with the trees but what he did in his life away from trees (I believe he and his wife fostered.) I remember the last time I spoke to him and he told me to "get on with life while you can 'lad' and enjoy it...coz that's what I'm doing", quite profound really.

 

Indeed thank you Mike, t'was a privilege...and a pleasure, always :congrats:

 

Paul

[Stephen Blair]

RIP Mike

[skyhuck]

Sad news.

[David Humphries]

Sad indeed, the tree scape of the UK was undoubtedly beter off for Mikes involvement.

 

My thoughts with those who knew him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Jamie M]

Sad news indeed. He was one of my local TO's and was a genuinely 'good man' all ways round.

[Wolfie]

Only met him the once when he came to give a talk to the class when I was at Easton. In that short time you could tell he was a goodun.

RIP Mike.

[Silver Back]

I quite liked Mike, always had time for him. Never looked for the limelight, but always worked in the background furthering arboriculture. Should've made more of an effort to go and see him, with some people you always expect them to be about.

His decisions, industry input, and legacies live on.

[oldwoodcutter]

Goodbye Mike. R.I.P.