Another professional tree inspection query......

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi Paul,

 

Thanks for the info- what's your opinion on my current qualifications being relevant to bs5837 surveys ( once I have completed the PTI).

 

I work for forest research doing a lot of tree health surveys among a lot of other stuff, have an msc in forest ecosystems, in previous roles undertaken tree surveys on lower risk sites (did the basic tree survey course), associate member of chartered foresters and hoping to become full member next year. Got chainsaw tickets including large trees but no climbing.

 

Is that enough to be considered competent or would an arb qualification be better as my other experience is forestry related?

 

Hi there, if you intend to make BS5837 surveys, which is actually relatively straight forward, its the AIA / AMS where it gets more complex, then an 'arb' specific qualification + BS5837 training is essential (obviously the forestry qual is a great foundation.)

 

Regards,

Paul

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi Paul,

 

Thanks for the info- what's your opinion on my current qualifications being relevant to bs5837 surveys ( once I have completed the PTI).

 

I work for forest research doing a lot of tree health surveys among a lot of other stuff, have an msc in forest ecosystems, in previous roles undertaken tree surveys on lower risk sites (did the basic tree survey course), associate member of chartered foresters and hoping to become full member next year. Got chainsaw tickets including large trees but no climbing.

 

Is that enough to be considered competent or would an arb qualification be better as my other experience is forestry related?

 

Hi there, if you intend to make BS5837 surveys, which is actually relatively straight forward, its the AIA / AMS where it gets more complex, part of your range of services then an 'arb' specific qualification + BS5837 training is essential (obviously the forestry qual is a great foundation.)

 

Regards,

Paul