Veteran tree management work

[wjotner]

Has anyone had any experience in working in veteran tree management?

It's an area of specialization I'd love to get involved in but struggling to find out a viable path to it. Are there any firms out there that do a lot of this kind of work? 

Tempted to do the VetCert course but not sure if it'll help if there isn't the work around for it.

Any advice appreciated.

[Khriss]

Just get a big landowning client interested in the idea, Ive set one up but it dont pay in itself  , just part of the general management scheme . K

[Chris at eden]

Neville Faye from tree work environmental practice is the big player from a management point of view.  
 

I’ve been asked to do one management plan in the last 6 or 7 years.  Doesn’t come up much but then I don’t really advertise it. 
 

From a report writing point of view there is money to be made in it as it is specialist. I would think the tree work is the same. Have you been to any of the ATF meetings?  Might be worth a look. 
 

[wjotner]

Thanks for the info guys. I'm looking to get into the climbing side first I think. I'll have a look into the ATF stuff.

Cheers

[JaySmith]

I think getting Vet tree management experience/training is fairly difficult unless you work for somewhere like Epping Forest, Hampstead Heath or you work for a contractor who specialises in Vet tree management. I was lucky to work at Epping for a while and gained some good experience of working on some Vet and ancient trees and also at HH with David Humphries, this has helped me to work on them for contractors that I work for. There is a local contractor to me who ‘specialises in vet tree management’ but these are few and far between. People like Ted Green also do sessions at places like Windsor Park but are usually run by training companies so not always in the public domain, again I’ve been lucky to get on a couple of these. My plan would be to contact the ATF and hook up with them to see if there are any days on the horizon. Maybe look at the VetCert as well, although I admit I don’t have any experienced this qualification. There are also various publications, guidance notes and books on the subject that are worth a read (usually put out in association with the ATF). Good luck with it as vet tree management work can be interesting, rewarding and a little different from the usual connie bashing!!

[JaySmith]

Courses like this one often crop up

Arboricultural Association - Valuing and Managing Veteran Trees

WWW.TREES.ORG.UK

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<div class= row ><div class= col-md-12 style= position:relative ><img alt= Veteran Trees class= img-responsive img-fluid mt10 mb20 src= ~/Trees.org.uk/media/Trees-org.uk/Misc%20images/VeteranTree-DSC_0099-web.jpg title= Veteran Trees /><div class= col-md-6 style= position:absolute;bottom:30px;left:20px; ><h4 class= white bold >Arboricultural Association Ireland Branch Presents</h4><h2 class= white bold display >Valuing and Managing Veteran Trees</h2></div></div></div><h2 class= purple bold mt30 >18th September 2019</h2><h3 class= dpurple bold mt20 ><span class= purple >Venue:</span> Oldbridge House, Drogheda, Co. Meath. A92 CY68</h3><h4 class= dpurple bold ><span class= purple >Cost:</span> Members €110 | Non-Members €145</h4><h4 class= dpurple bold ><span class= purple >Arrive:</span> 9:00 am | <span class= purple >Departure:</span> 4:30 pm</h4><div class= col-md-4 right style= position:relative ><img alt= Jim Mullholland class= img-responsive img-fluid mt10 mb20 src= ~/Trees.org.uk/media/Trees-org.uk/Misc%20images/JimMullholland19-web.jpg title= Jim Mullholland /><div class= col-md-10 style= position:absolute;bottom:30px;left:10px; ><h3 class= white bold >Instructed by Jim Mullholland</h3></div></div><p class= lead mt30 >With some trees ageing into the thousands it’s important to understand the unique way in which to value and manage these impressive trees.</p><p>This course is open to anyone, in any profession, who has a keen interest in Ancient and Veteran trees.</p><h4 class= dpurple bold >Course Objectives:</h4><p>When you have completed this course you should be able to do the following:</p><ul class= wia > <li>Give a definition of a veteran tree that is of importance for biological or heritage value.</li> <li>Explain why trees can live so long.</li> <li>Understanding the importance of roots and the management of the land around veteran trees.</li> <li>Undertake a simple survey of a veteran tree in the field.</li> <li>Assess where management is likely to be appropriate for old trees or their surroundings.</li></ul><h4 class= dpurple bold >Who is the course aimed at?</h4><p>The course is aimed at any person, in any industry, with an interest in trees.</p><p>This course will provide basic level information on valuing and managing veteran trees.</p><h3 class= purple bold mt30 >Hurry and book your place as we have limited availability<br />of <span class= dpurple bold style= font-size:150% >15 delegates</span></h3><p>To request a booking form, please contact Irish Branch at <a href= mailto:[email protected] ><span class= bold blue >[email protected]</span></a></p><hr /><h4 class= text-center bold dblue >Why not share this event with anyone you think may be interested</h4><p class= text-center clearfix ><a href= ~/Trees.org.uk/media/Trees-org.uk/Documents/Branches/Ireland-Veteran-Tree-Flyer-web.pdf target= _blank title= Download the PDF Flyer class= buttondl center >Download the Flyer</a></p>