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  1. alliaria
    Thanks Steve.
  2. alliaria
    Link doesn’t work try www.bristol.gov.uk and search for jobs.
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    Bristol City Council are looking for an Arb Officer on a short term contract until March 2019. Level 3/4 G TechCert. Great opportunity to get experience. www.bristol.gov.uk/jobs.
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    The tree officers are refusing to survey trees where epicormic growth prevents basal inspection
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    As an LA Tree Officer, it is our policy to only employ AAA contractors, seems fair to me.
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    I'm in the final few months of the BSc, it is academically challenging over a range of different disciplines, and requires experience, as does the PD. They are different but, for me with experience of both, the BSc is more rigorous, although it involves less time commitment, and more widely accepted within academic circles and the ICF.
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    No, I dont agree. To be competent would suggest that they need to know all about plant science before doing the course, therefore what is the point of taking it? I think it would be fairer to say, be familiar with some of the basic principles of plant science and go from there, but above all else, be prepared to put some effort into studying when you are on the course. Mmm, not in my experience, having previous knowledge of plant science was enormously helpful to me. I did the course online however.
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    I think you will need to be competent at plant science before undertaking the FDSc.
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    My accident

    alliaria replied to sean's topic in General chat

    Can't seem to copy the link on the iPad but it's 'Silver Machine' by Hawkwind. I hope you are still feeling mean Sean, all the best, Leigh
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    My accident

    alliaria replied to sean's topic in General chat

    Jeez Sean, Ive only just read this, my thoughts are with you.
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    I was told by a mycologist that G.australe often has mycelium in the pore tubes and applanatum does not. Probably too easy though.
  12. alliaria
    Hi All , There is a vacancy for a Senior Arb in Bristol City Council. Check the website etc for further details. Cheers , Leigh
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    Hi Chris, You are right they are different courses, the PD is aimed at Consultancy and is full on, I did a couple of the modules with TreeLife. In those days it was all examination based with a practical/management day. The BSc is heavily weighted towards plant science and research, if you have no experience of 5837 surveys then a BSc will not equip you to carry these out. But if you want to learn about the science of trees, soils, biotechnology, environmental plant biology etc then the degree is worthwhile. They are two different qualifications at a high academic level offering two discrete pathways to becoming a professional Arb. and should be synergistic. Cheers, Leigh
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    Sorry, the PD as in Professional Diploma is rightly regarded as one of the best qualifications in Arb. I am merely speculating that the industry is moving towards qualifications validated by Universities and being promoted by the ICF and Myerscough in particular.
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    I am studying for a BSc (Hons) Arb. I have finished the FDSc and that was fairly rigorous, you can wing some modules. Not this though. i am a LA Tree Officer and it is hard work. whether its worth it is subjective, for me at 58 it is a vanity project. But for younger Arbs it is, in my opinion, the way forward. he PD will become less important and a degree will be the standard.
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    Hi Jimmy, I can EMail the paper by Louis Shain to you if you cannot source it. Contact me off forum if you need it. Cheers, Leigh
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    Yes, I was a bit harsh, it is a very good introduction to many of the modules especially Dendrology and Botany. Most of the first year was straight forward but I always struggle with soils and the work project/diary was a complete pain in the proverbial.
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    That will be referencing and Louis Shane doh....
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    Well deserved mate.
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    Thanks Paul, I am well, Ive never known Heterobasidion on anything but conifers, but as we know, or are finding out, these fungi chappies are very unpredictable. Cheers, Leigh
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    Hi Folks, Has anyone any idea about this fungi? I have tentatively thought Perenniophoria, but not really sure, colleagues suggest Grifola. It is at the base of a Sorbus x intermedia. Thanks, Leigh
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    Apologies, I was under the impression that all verification was undertaken by Tree works. I stand corrected. BSc (Hons) route is 4 and a half years, but still a long time. I took a number of modules when it was the old PD Arb. I learnt a lot in a relatively short space of time. However each module was assessed by examination, which I found highly stressful. About 20% of the group I was in passed. Anyway congratulation Andrew, an immense achievement.
  24. alliaria
    Hi, you could argue that the PD is even more of a bottleneck as it is written, delivered, marked and verified by one person, albeit one very capable person.
  25. alliaria
    Hi, I finished the FDSc Arb. last year and apart from a few problems I found the course enriching and rewarding. I have signed up with Myerscough for the BSc on line top up. In my opinion degree level qualifications are becoming more important to prospective employers. The ICF are considering down grading the PDA as a means for chartered status. Cheers, Leigh

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