Arb or tree surgeon

[Rennie29]

Whats the difference between an arb and a tree surgeon? To be a qualified arb is there a specific qualification you need? 

[5 shires]

No difference in what they do only the wording is different,I have know some who call themselves Arborists who don’t know shit but the wording looks more professional and I also know Tree Surgeons who are top notch.

Some new set ups coming into the industry are calling themselves Tree Care Specialist,ya ok whatever. 

[Chris at eden]

Arboriculturist generally refers to consultants, surveyors and TOs.  NTSG recommends these type of people being qualified to at least level 3 in Arb. That’s equivalent to A level.  It isn’t a protected designation like architect or dentist unless you are a Chartered Arboriculturist. You will need level 5 (foundation degree) or 6 (honours degree) in most cases to be a chartered arb, plus you need to create a work log showing what you do, write a critical analysis, and attend a professional interview. You will also need CPD records of 60 hours over the last two years and will be expected to carry that on once chartered.  I am probably 2/3rds through mine, it isn’t as bad as it sounds, it’s just finding the time to do it. I can’t turn away paid work to commit time. I can, I just don’t like to. 
 

Arborist is generally another term used for a tree surgeon. You just need your tickets, and balls of steel of course.  Some have an academic background but you don’t have to. I had a level 2 arb when climbing in the 90s but only because I always planned on doing consultancy when I got too old to climb. Much respect to some of the old boys that still climb. 

[Chris at eden]

P.s. so it depends what you mean by Arb

[Rennie29]

Yeah i just thought thought arb was maybe  an accredited qualification which had a governing body rather than just having chainsaw tickets without any tree knowledge 

[Steve Bullman]

2 hours ago, 5 shires said:

No difference in what they do only the wording is different,I have know some who call themselves Arborists who don’t know shit but the wording looks more professional and I also know Tree Surgeons who are top notch.

Some new set ups coming into the industry are calling themselves Tree Care Specialist,ya ok whatever. 

Thats what I called myself when I first went it alone 😃

[topchippyles]

25 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

Thats what I called myself when I first went it alone 😃

What tittle does one give to rough hewn steve ?😗

[spuddog0507]

43 minutes ago, topchippyles said:

What tittle does one give to rough hewn steve ?😗

I think you will find the answer is in your question !!!

[Stephen Blair]

All just loppers and toppers!

[Mike Hill]

Alot has to do with how many followers you have on Instagram and prior to that how many likes you have received.

 

Wearing a Sawpod when you are shopping  having excellent selfie skills whilst doing something mediocre are both good foundations to becoming a Arborist.

 

A catchy handle such as "Big Trees Billy" or "Rope Smokin Removalist" will stand you in good sted as well.

 

Recently I have invested in a Drone,this will be employed to film myself flexing beside my Unimog and lunging against my Valtra whilst wearing brand new kit.