My experiences blog. May help new members

[JLA Arborists]

My name is Graham, I'm 29 and live a couple of miles from the National Forest visitor centre. I thought a post detailing some of the points I learn as I get trained up as an arborist, may help new members

 

I'm leaving the Royal Navy after 6 years and taking the combined course (mod leavers) with Kingswood training. This course will give me CS30 CS31 CS38 and CS39, plus certificates in wood chippers and stump grinders.

Keep watching for developments.........

 

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[JLA Arborists]

Booked into the Arb and forestry show at end of July. Should be a good insight to the industry.

Tent tech' has come on since I was in scouts. I used to struggle with ridge poles, inners and outers. Now by pulling 2 strings I have a tent, ready to go.

 

http://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/show/

[Jamie M]

Hi Graham, welcome aboard the good ship Arbtalk.

Sharing experiences both good and bad is always useful. Enjoy yourself at Jonsie's do it is always a good laugh, he does know how to put on a good bash.

 

The only criticism I have is no alka seltzer or industrial strength headache sweets on sale on Saturday morning:001_tt2:

[JLA Arborists]

I don't get a headache from mead 😀

[Rob D]

Welcome to the forum - make sure you post some pics up to go with the diary.

 

 

 

[JLA Arborists]

Just received my order from vistaprint. Got some personalised pens, and business cards ready for networking at the Arb & forestry show and for sending off with my CV.

[JLA Arborists]

Just got home from the Arb & forestry show. Absolutely amazing! Great bunch of people, got some good opinions/tips on kit etc. Attended the seminars which were useful. Even had a go at climbing, only did 2 accents one DRT and 1SRT.

Now I'm really looking forward to my course in September.

A few thanks: Justin and the gang for putting the show on. Richard and Kingswood training for hosting. Andy for helping me up the tree. And finally a well done to Charlie for his 224? accents, glad I wasn't me doing it lol

[JLA Arborists]

First attempt at climbing at the FR jones show. Not as easy as Andy made it look. I think I'll be aching after my course

[JLA Arborists]

I know it's not the biggest of trees (the wall is 8') but it got me back into the swing of cutting. Got a bit of firewood for my mums log burner too

[nepia]

Just received my order from vistaprint. Got some personalised pens, and business cards ready for networking at the Arb & forestry show and for sending off with my CV.

 

To derail slightly... happy with everything from Vistaprint? I wasn't; Google 'Vistaprint scam' and you'll see why. Worth checking in your own case.

 

Best of luck for the future.