Tree Surveying Ireland

[TREETONIC]

I was wondering if anyone can tell me if there is much demand for tree survey work in Ireland? (South) I’m based in Scotland but looking to become a bit more familiar with the arb buisness in ireland. It might be a potential move for me in the future. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

[carlos]

hi.

 

i dont think there is anywhere near the level of surveying done ireland compared to the uk.

there isnt much tree protection law and homeowners often prefer to spend the money on tree work rather than surveys.

local councils are doing more surveys id say , so i imagine survey work will increase in the future.

iam just a working arborist in west cork, so thats all i now about if you know what i mean.

carl

[Conor Wright]

I personally know only one self employed person surveying full time here. (Im sure there’s more).

there is a shortage of registered foresters though, if you were interested in that side of the market there is work.

The man I know who is surveying also hires large stump grinders and a truck mounted tree spade, not sure if that's out of necessity or not.

I think it will be an expanding area of business over here. There isn't anywhere near the level of protection orders or the complexity of getting felling licences as the uk but I can see it becoming more regulated, especially near towns and cities.

If you were willing to do forestry licence applications (planting, roads, thinning, felling etc. all need seperate applications. All in some way related to grants and subsidies so they can be time consuming) or freelance as a forester acting as a go between for the client, fallers or mills it would give you a base load of work to "branch out" from. The south, east and Midlands areas within the Dublin commuter belt is where the majority of that kind of work is located. Parts of the Midlands and most of the West Coast area would be difficult markets, partially due to less trees and partially due to a more relaxed attitude to laws and governance!

If you wish, I can put you in touch with the man I know, he'll know better than I what the job opportunities are. 

Might be worth checking out itca's website, the Irish tree care assoc.

 

[TREETONIC]

On 10/07/2023 at 17:34, carlos said:

hi.

 

i dont think there is anywhere near the level of surveying done ireland compared to the uk.

there isnt much tree protection law and homeowners often prefer to spend the money on tree work rather than surveys.

local councils are doing more surveys id say , so i imagine survey work will increase in the future.

iam just a working arborist in west cork, so thats all i now about if you know what i mean.

carl

Thanks carl

Edited September 15, 2023 by TREETONIC
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[TREETONIC]

1 minute ago, TREETONIC said:

Thanks carl

 

[TREETONIC]

1 minute ago, TREETONIC said:

 

[TREETONIC]

On 10/07/2023 at 18:18, Conor Wright said:

I personally know only one self employed person surveying full time here. (Im sure there’s more).

there is a shortage of registered foresters though, if you were interested in that side of the market there is work.

The man I know who is surveying also hires large stump grinders and a truck mounted tree spade, not sure if that's out of necessity or not.

I think it will be an expanding area of business over here. There isn't anywhere near the level of protection orders or the complexity of getting felling licences as the uk but I can see it becoming more regulated, especially near towns and cities.

If you were willing to do forestry licence applications (planting, roads, thinning, felling etc. all need seperate applications. All in some way related to grants and subsidies so they can be time consuming) or freelance as a forester acting as a go between for the client, fallers or mills it would give you a base load of work to "branch out" from. The south, east and Midlands areas within the Dublin commuter belt is where the majority of that kind of work is located. Parts of the Midlands and most of the West Coast area would be difficult markets, partially due to less trees and partially due to a more relaxed attitude to laws and governance!

If you wish, I can put you in touch with the man I know, he'll know better than I what the job opportunities are. 

Might be worth checking out itca's website, the Irish tree care assoc.

 

Thanks for that Conor