tree report experience

[likeitorlumpit]

Just wondering if anyone on hear can recommend a good course for learning more about tree reports.

We are regularly asked to report on trees on sites where we work but I'm getting the feeling this is just so the landowner can use us as the scapegoat if there is an incident.

They obviously need species & condition report plus recommendations.

I get the feeling this is a growing area within the arb world and feel we could do this work well- but would we be able to stand up in court with authority without training in this field.

[RobArb]

there was a good article in the AA's arb magazine about being an expert witness in court but sounds strictly for pro's with experience (not that i'm saying your not)

 

Without the experience and decent reports you would get ripped apart by cross examination (again no offence by meaning you)

 

Sounds like its a minefield of an area but fully rewarding when done properly

[Paul Barton]

Report Writing

 

I arranged a date for this course open to all Arbtalk members last year. It's a good course to learn the basics of putting together a report.

[RobArb]

would there be future courses Paul?

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

would there be future courses Paul?

 

if enough of us get together it could be re done? im up for it.

[showoffsummer]

if enough of us get together it could be re done? im up for it.

 

im game!

[Gollum]

I run the basic and professional tree inspection courses in Kent if that's any help.

If you're interested likeitorlumpit you can come and join me for a day, I've got a lot of inspections to do / reports

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

I run the basic and professional tree inspection courses in Kent if that's any help.

If you're interested likeitorlumpit you can come and join me for a day, I've got a lot of inspections to do / reports

 

you do the PTI!

 

im on my way!

[Gollum]

you do the PTI!

 

im on my way!

 

You will find it a walk in the park Tony,

once I have enough people interested I will set up another course.

[RobArb]

how much is it and is it worth doing if i am doing a FdSc?