Paul Barton

Job Title: Senior Arboriculturist Based at: Maxet House, Lansdown Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, GL51 8PL (hybrid working) Salary: likely range £40-50k (negotiable for an outstanding applicant) About Barton Hyett Associates Ltd BHA are a forward-thinking, ambitious and friendly arboricultural consultancy practice established in 2009. We are passionate about delivering high-quality advice to a wide range of clients across the UK. We support sustainable and resilient environments, wherever possible preserving, protecting and enhancing tree cover to realise the social, psychological, environmental and public health benefits that trees give. We are based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Our office is close to a train station and a good selection of local amenities. Typically, most of our arboriculturists are out of the office carrying out site visits or working from home for about half of the working week, but all are expected to attend the office for one or two days per week to foster our sense of team. The role BHA's core range of services are the provisions of tree surveys, inspections and professional advice to those involved in development planning and the management of trees. We also plant and provide aftercare for new trees. We are looking for a highly experienced Arboriculturist to: provide high-quality professional advice about amenity trees to a range of clients. This will involve undertaking surveys and assessments of trees and preparing written and verbal advice. support our existing team of arboriculturists in serving the existing and expanding client base. help drive forward the standards and the services provided by the company. Key responsibilities: Carry out on-site assessment of trees and woodlands for a variety of purposes including tree risk assessment, development planning and good arboricultural management. Tree assessments will include ground-based visual inspections, and occasionally detailed assessments using specialist diagnostic equipment. Provide high-quality technical advice (written and verbal) to clients for a variety of purposes, including arboricultural impact assessments and method statements in accordance with the recommendations of BS5837. Liaise with clients and colleagues regarding project management, preparation of reports and ongoing arboricultural advice. Input into the preparation of technical drawings and plans by collaborating with our GIS/graphics technician. Input into the ongoing development of company process and procedures. Person profile Personality: Essential: Self-driven with a positive outlook and a focus on high-quality of service. A natural forward planner who can critically assesses own performance and develop. Reliable, tolerant, and determined. An empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view. Able to get on with others in a team working environment. Able to manage own workload. Willing to be part of a growing company with exciting project work and future opportunities. Desirable: Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability. Specific job skills: Essential: Excellent tree identification and visual tree assessment. Experience and confidence in recording survey information on digital data-capture devices. Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear, understandable way in written reports and through conversation. Desirable: Knowledge of the concepts of urban forestry. Expertise in tree planting and maintenance. Experience: Essential: At least 5 years of arboricultural consultancy experience. Experience of undertaking tree surveys and writing professional reports, including impact assessments and method statements as per BS5837. Experience with planning appeal work. Desirable: Work experience as a local authority tree officer (planning). Experience providing expert witness services. Qualifications: Essential: An arboricultural qualification at, or above, the QCF level 4. Desirable: An arboricultural qualification at, or above, the QCF level 6 is highly desirable, but exceptions may be made for outstanding candidates with an extensive and proven experience. Arboricultural Association Registered Consultant or Chartered Arboriculturist. A blend of relevant experience and professional accreditations (e.g. LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment) is highly desirable. Professional memberships e.g. Professional membership of the Arboricultural Association and/or Institute of Chartered Foresters would be a distinct advantage. Computer skills: Essential: Highly competent with common word processing and spreadsheet software. Desirable: Familiar with Mac computers (including Pages and Numbers). Knowledge of AutoCAD or Vectorworks would be beneficial. A knowledge of, or experience of using GIS software. Literacy and numeracy: Essential: An eye for detail with regards to spelling and grammar is essential. Must be literate and able to write clearly and confidently using a wide vocabulary. Able to use mathematics appropriate to the role. Commercial skills: Essential: Experience of managing, project, meeting contract requirements and performance indicators. Desirable: Experience of costing project work and preparing fee proposals, invoices and budget management. Ability to effectively contribute to the preparation of tenders. Management ability: Desirable: Although direct line management of internal staff management is not part of the role, responsibility and opportunity could grow with the development of the business. Some people-management skills and experience would be beneficial. Job and travel requirements: Must have clean or near clean driving licence. Able to commute reliably to the office base (Cheltenham). Must have a level of fitness appropriate for the requirements of the role. Able to occasionally spend nights away from home as may be required for specific projects. What we offer you: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Company pension scheme Car allowance Program of CPD Private health insurance To apply: please email your CV and covering letter to Angela Harris: [email protected]

This is my current steed, on a trip round Ireland earlier this year.

Hi all. Our consultancy business has diversified and we are now also doing quite a bit of tree planting so are looking to expand in that area. The work is mostly for private landowners and we are planting amenity trees that range from hedge plants up to semi-mature trees. Below is the copy from the job advert via our recruiter. If anyone is interested please email me: [email protected] or use the Apply Now link in this web-page: Just a moment... WWW.CV-LIBRARY.CO.UK Based around Cirencester / South Cotswolds working on customer sites in various locations Salary: £26,000 - £40,000 per annum, (negotiable for an outstanding candidate). THE OPPORTUNITY: Our client is a highly respected arboricultural company, renowned for its strong portfolio in prestigious soft landscaping projects, particularly large tree planting. Due to continued growth, they are expanding their team. They can consider individuals earlier in their career seeking development opportunities, or a more experienced person. THE ROLE: This is a hands-on position, working closely with a small team to deliver tree planting and soft landscaping projects across various customer sites. The successful candidate will enjoy diverse tasks and challenges and will be keen to learn new skills and solve problems. To Apply, You Should: Enjoy working outdoors. Possess previous experience in a relevant field such as landscaping, construction, agriculture, or gardening. Be able to use a variety of hand tools safely and confidently. Be able to follow work instructions accurately. Comply with all health and safety regulations and PPE requirements. Work effectively as part of a team, contributing to problem-solving and job planning. Maintain a tidy, organised and safe work environment. Demonstrate commitment, reliability, and a desire for skills development. We welcome applications from candidates experienced in operating plant machinery (e.g., telehandler, excavator, dumper, pivot steer loader) ideally holding relevant certifications (e.g. CPCS). Additional Requirements: A full UK driving license is essential for travel to site, and occasional overnight stays may be required. A CSCS card is beneficial but not mandatory. Benefits: In addition to an attractive salary, you will receive 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service), a company pension scheme, a company health scheme, and various training opportunities.

If the conditions contradict each other then they don't meet the five tests for planning conditions as set out in National Planning Policy, that conditions should be: 1.Necessary 2.Relevant to planning 3.Relevant to the development permitted 4.Enforceable 5.Precise 6.Reasonable in all other respects It would therefore, in theory at least, be impossible for the LPA to take enforcement action on the contractor. The conflict in conditions needs to be pointed out to the case officer asap!

Yes. No joy!

Can anyone point me towards a training provider that can offer the one day ROLO H&S course for operatives before the end of March? Online delivery preferable.

Bump! 😀

It’s been a few years since we bought it so I’m not sure on current pricing - and it depends on a few options such as the number of sensors and Bluetooth callipers....but ball park would be around £10k I think.

We are looking for an additional arboriculturist to join our growing professional and friendly team. We are a focussed arboricultural consultancy based in Worcestershire/Gloucestershire and covering much of the south of the UK. In everything we do we strive to have a positive influence on tree management and urban forest cover in the UK. We provide a range of services to our clients; not just development site tree surveys but also tree risk assessments, urban forest surveys using i-Tree, tree planting advice and detailed condition assessments using specialist diagnostic tools. You could be a more experienced arb, looking to develop further with a successful and innovative company or you may have qualified quite recently and be looking to establish your career with a leading consultancy. As long as you can demonstrate that you have integrity, professionalism and an appetite to keep learning we will consider your application. TO APPLY - Requirements: We'd love to speak with you about this role if you are a passionate and qualified (minimum Level 4 Diploma or equivalent) arboriculturist with high standards. You should also: Have a good breadth of knowledge and experience in conducting tree surveys and tree condition assessments using current tools and techniques (we’ve got some great kit you will be trained on). Be able to collect accurate field data and write high quality reports. Have good IT skills and a forward looking approach to your CPD and industry developments. Be keen to work in a team environment alongside other arboriculturists, CAD and GIS technicians and admin support staff. Be able to manage your own workload and actively prioritise to meet customer deadlines. Want to see trees better planned, managed and cared for for the benefit of all. Experience of planning and development projects (BS5837) would be helpful but isn’t essential. It is essential that you are motivated and positive. You'll enjoy spending a good portion of your week on site as well as working at our office and from home.. Ideally, you will be based in the midlands area but applicants from other locations will also be considered. A current, clean-ish driving license is required for this role as is the ability to work flexibly on occasion. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - Our commitment to your continued professional development Stimulation: a varied range of work using the latest tools that will stretch your capabilities A competitive salary - likely to range between £25-32k dependent on experience and skills An attractive package of employee benefits If you'd like a chat about the role please feel free to call 01386 576161 and ask for Paul or Richard. If you're ready to make an application please send your CV and covering email/letter to [email protected].

I have engaged a consultant with a Picus in the past and it did a good job I think. I like this system though - it's quite portable, fairly waterproof and provides useful information. I couldn't tell you much about the different algorithms each system uses to provide the tomogram images but the Fakopp is a useful tool for me. It also helped that it is considerably less expensive! It has some helpful software for mapping the crown area and calculating wind-load on the trunk too.

Hello. It's a Fakopp Arborsonic. For interest, here is the tomogram image.

Big ol' Pseudoinonotus dryadeus on Holm oak in Malvern.

I’ve helped clients with a few of these scenarios. Typically the LPA make a woodland TPO to protect all trees of whatever size and age in perpetuity. In my opinion they are a misuse of the legislation. Would be interesting to see what the situation is with your site.

I will vouch for Charlie as being a decent bloke that runs a good outfit! I am sure he would be a great person to work for.

Good evening all. I am looking for an experienced arboricultural consultant to join our team at Barton Hyett Associates. We are currently based in Worcestershire but are re-locating to a larger rural office in Gloucestershire (near Northleach) in September. Our work is a mix of planning/development related tree surveys, tree condition and risk surveys for rural estates, schools, universities etc, and detailed tree assessments using tomography, resistance drilling etc. We are a friendly, easy-going but hard working team and there appears to be lots of work on the horizon so we are on the lookout for a highly-skilled consultant to grow their career with us. We are offering a competitive salary (likely £30-35k but will depend on the calibre of the right person!), company pension scheme, CPD programme and flexible working arrangements. You can read more about the role here, or if you'd like to speak to me about it send me a message with your number and I will call you back.

I used to work with Josh a fair bit when I was on the tools and in Bristol. I can vouch for him being a top bloke ?

There's a handy new app available on Android and iOS developed by Tim Moya Associates. Search for 'TMA fungi' and it should appear in the Google play store / Apple App store.

Anyone tried the 'Itiwit' inflatable kayaks from Decathlon? They look pretty good. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/2-man-inflatable-kayak-2017-green-id_8387561.html

It's easy to call them whingers but if they are retired people that want to sit out and enjoy their garden then the shade cast by these trees is a genuine 'dis-benefit' to them. I can see why the tree officer won't cut them down as this could set a precedent for other people that back on to other trees along this road. And a reduction would be pointless as the crown density would be the same in a year or two. Maybe the council could agree to the works if the complainants are willing to pay for the felling and replacement planting of a new tree?

Forgot to say, I also now mostly label up the topo plan on the iPad too using an app called DWG Fastview. It works pretty well so no more paper flapping about on a clipboard!

Hi Nathan, If you haven’t already, it would be worth searching the forum for old threads about this. As you may already know, there are some off the shelf package softwares that will enable you to do what you need but it depends on the output you require - I.e a CAD plan or an Excel spreadsheet etc. I just use an iPad with a pre-formatted spreadsheet in Numbers and then send that to my CAD technician with a copy of a marked up topo plan. Check out Pear Technology software for an alternative.

It’ll only take 10 mins to appeal for non-determination.

Appeal! You know you want to!

Fantastic! Loved having a fly about on the 3D model. The resolution of the main stem and branch framework seems pretty good. What’s the minimum diameter of twigs picked up? Love the black and white photo of the trees before they were enclosed by the woodland - another reminder that tree time blows my perception of time out of the water! What do you see as the key uses for this kind of technology David?

Good point Gary, but I think he is saying that as the surveyors for this CAVAT report were non-arb trained volunteers, instead of expecting them to make a sound judgment he just applied standard depreciations. It's quite a broad-brushed approach that obviously limits the confidence in the final valuations given. However, as a starter for ten using a respected published method, it's not bad.