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A very interesting insight by Nick Potts (Arbjobs.com) Arboricultural Association - How did arborist climbers’ salaries change in 2018-23? WWW.TREES.ORG.UK <h4 class= author mb30 style= border-bottom:1px solid #0098db ><strong>Nick Pott</strong>, Arbjobs.com</h4> <p class= lead bold >We all know that the economy has changed...
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Pretty sure that's not KD - don't know what it is, summat saprophytic on the deadwood present. Refer to the ARBTALK fungi guide to compare...please don't fell the tree without definitive confirmation, and further investigations (if required.) Cheers..
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My understanding is that the Utility quals. do expire after 3 years (but this appears to show on the NPTC card rather than certificate) the general NPTC quals. don't expire BUT, as a professional user, there is a requirement for refresher training every 5 years (as per HSE indg 317 & AFAG/FISA 805 Training & Certification guidance.) Hence Lantra offer a full suite of refresher training courses and, recently, C&Gs / NPTC have started to offer 'CPD Units' as a refresher option, in effect. As far as the Approved Contractor Scheme is concerned we will acknowledge 'up-skilling' as adequate refresher training, i.e. small - medium - large tree felling OR chainsaw in tree - aerial tree rigging etc., but some utility & commercial clients don't accept the same. In an ideal world, on an individual basis, operators should be subject to a skills analysis exercise and any problems / opportunities identified and refresher training tailored. Hope this to be of help. Cheers. Paul
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Law about qualificactions to fell trees
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to Paul73's topic in Trees and the Law
Competence is borne from training, however that might be delivered / received (usually Lantra these days) and it is this aspect that I understand "the courts" focus on in accident / HSE cases, i.e. "evidence of adequate training" (MHSWR), rather than the PUWER CoC etc. requirements which tends to be more the insurance industry's domain (along with commercial requirements etc.) Without doubt, if any employees are felling trees they must be 'trained' and should be qualified (NPTC etc.) Regards Paul -
Good morning - assuming these to be more 'technical', rather than practical skills courses, you may wish to also take a look at our website (Arb. Assoc.) which also includes some free learning opportunities with the various Webinars available..."at your leisure" Never heard of 'ALISON' (not that one anyway.) ATB Paul Arboricultural Association - Training & Events WWW.TREES.ORG.UK Professional training courses and workshops for Tree Surgeons, arborists and consultants. A wide range of Tree Surgeon Courses and Tree Surgeon Training available with either...
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Tree on pathway causing subsidence
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to TomCulley101's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
One for your house insurers and/or a structural engineer to investigate and correctly establish the actual cause of the damage / cracking, probably involving a period of monitoring, as trees are often an easy target...but not always responsible. Good luck.. -
t/R = 0.3 | 70% hollow or 30% solid?
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to Acer ventura's topic in General chat
A big factor for me is the size, and form, of the tree crown - once had an application to fell ("remove") a vet Oak on a development site based purely on the 'T/R' factor - the form of the tree with very low major limbs meant it couldn't fall over if it wanted to Whether T/R is valid or not (apologies for the pun, unintended) it has brought the issue of hollowness not being solely a reason to remove a tree to the fore...no bad thing. Thanks.. -
Maybe worth a look here (also available as an e-book) - maybe the college(?) has a copy Arboricultural Association - Technical Guide 3: Rigging and Dismantling WWW.TREES.ORG.UK A source of publications, guidance notes and leaflets for arboriculturists. Competitively priced available to members and non-members.
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In practice, and in the interest of being objective, many LPAs use something like the Helliwell System, or similar, to determine levels of amenity offered by a tree(2) to defend against objections.
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Fungus on beech - can anyone identify it?
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to Northern Outpost's topic in Fungi Pictures
Wouldn't consider felling without further inspection / investigation, e.g. Picus and/or resistograph...and a competent tree inspector / arboriculturist. The fungus may be Oyster Fungus (TBC!), common on Beech and saprophytic I believe, i.e. deadwood colonising. The position, centrally within the wound possibly indicates good compartmentalisation, i.e. defence mechanism by the tree shutting off access to living wood. In terms of being "an entry point" (for decay organisms), whilst there may be some validity to this for certain fungi, the current thinking (research - Lynn Boddy) is that many fungi are latent within the tree and pruning introduces oxygen which stimulates them and makes them active. In summary, please don't fell the tree solely on the basis of the photograph - being in a children's pay area warrants a detailed inspection but doubtless it provides some level of shade benefit during hot, sunny days...plus of course all the other benefits of trees we know about (good firewood not included! lol) Cheers, Paul -
Advice: Neighbouring trees - what's a reasonable ask?
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to TreeGreen's topic in Trees and the Law
Ask them to explain how they are meeting their duty of care responsibility, as a land-owner, in relation to the trees in question - they are obliged to do what a reasonable / prudent person would do given the circumstances (also the reasonable expectations will likely vary from 'person to person' dependent on differing factors, e.g. one would normally expect a higher level from this person (I would suggest), directly or indirectly, than a home owner, but not the same level as a Council arboriculturist / tree expert...generally the more knowledge, and more resources, the greater the expectation.) Consider contributing to costs of works if you are the main / only beneficiary, and make this proposal known to said person when you meet / talk (bear in mind Conservation Area / Tree Preservation Order etc. restrictions if you are given permission to procure works to the trees.) Have a look here https://ntsgroup.org.uk/guidance-publications/and/or engage a professional arboriculturist to advise / guide you. I hope you get some reassurances from the landowner / manager but please bear in mind what attracted you to the locality in the first instance - perceived worries and threats can be very damaging to trees, spoiling lovely urban areas. ATB Paul -
This may also be of interest: FISA 608 UKFISA.COM This document provides guidance on the safe working practices to be followed when operating tree shear and grapple saw equipment. The guide is intended for anyone specifying or...
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Have a look here ('FYI') - presume there are other providers offering this too. Use of Tree Shears or Grapple Saws - mwmac Ltd MWMAC.CO.UK
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Pollarding and felling licence
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to Paul in the woods's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Hi there, Can you please confirm that you mean "cutting at 2.4m above ground level", and why so prescriptive, i.e. is there a basis for this as seems quite prescriptive (BS3998 says 2-3m). TIA Paul -
They do sucker prolifically - as a previous TO we would drill and apply herbicide in the growing season and wait until we saw some decline then fell and drill / apply herbicide to the stump (not grind)...and then treat suckers with herbicide as necessary (and 'hope for the best' tbh - probably 2nd only to White Poplar for suckering.) Good luck..