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Hi all, hope the start to the new year has been a positive one for you. If you've been thinking about getting 'ARB Approved' and you're a small business ('upto 5 people' inc. the employer) AND you can secure the support / nomination of your Local Authority you may be able to win a free ARB assessment saving £495 (+VAT) or one of 2 half-price assessments saving £247.50 (+VAT). The FoC workshop for this regioin is at Capel Manor on Wed. 8th Feb. and the assessments will take place 27-29 March (2012). PLEASE take advantage of this great opportunity and contact your LA Tree Officer without delay. See below for the nomination form. Looking forward to hearing from you. Cheers.. Paul Free_Assessment-Nom_Form[1].pdf
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Hi there, That'll be NPTC Unit CS47 (see below) but remember if you have your CS39 & a separate MEWP ticket with IPAF or CITB or Lantra Awards etc. you don't need CS47 (from a HSE point of view.) Cheers.. Paul cs47_chainsaw_from_a_mewp_as_june10_v2.pdf
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Hi Mark, 'HPN' too.
I'm still (very) 'unsavvy' when it comes to this forum, much to my personal annoyance. Did you email me about a box of 'Vin Rouge' I'd won in the raffle?
If so, it'd give me great pleasuer if you n ur missus'd drink it on my behalf to clelebrate the New Year n that grand little lad (hope I've got that right, sorry if not!) in ur photo.
Cheers Mark.
Paul (AA Teccie.)
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The other factors here, in terms of the trees that have failed, is saturated ground, which effectively acts as a soil lubricant, and recent previous storms which may have comprimised root stability...hence a double, or triple, whammy. Skyhuck, ('HPN', hope yer well!) was that the Cedar at Kew that you refer to which was exhibiting lowered vitality then rocked in the rootplate but sat back down and Kew staff only got to it much later and noticed its vitality had improved because, as you say, it had 'self-decompacted'...clever tree! Cheers all. Paul
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Tristan, Is this what you're looking for? Regards.. Paul PS_005_Regulation_of_wood_v3.0.pdf
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Three more very good assessments and approvals last week, via the LA nomination scheme, for: 1. All Things Trees (Ian Atkinson) WREXHAM 2. DL Corran Tree Surgeons (Dave & Matthew Corran) ABERGAVENNY 3. FLS Tree Care (John Whitehead) ABERCARN Well done all and looking forward to working with you..! Paul
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Hi there, You might want to consider contacting John Whitehead of FLS Tree Care in South Wales (see FLS Treecare - Welcome to our Website). I did an 'ARB Approved Contractor' assessment last week, and he was successful, and he's done some really good stuff for EA contracts. He's a small business but very switched on to the Environmental side of things. Good luck.. Paul
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Tee hee, have you got pierced nipples or summat as that'd be a starter for ten.
DON'T WORRY...you'll be brilliant (otherwise we wouldn't have asked!) and we won't expect you to stray outside your comfort zone of knowledge....so by my reckonin that's pretty much anything we wanna throw at ya.
Jokin apart, THANK YOU and speak soon.
Cheers mate..
Paul
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Hi there, As, effectively, this is a 'dead, dangerous, dying' exempt item there is an automatic requirement to replacement plant. Further remember the 'burden of proof' is on you to demonstrate the tree was 'ddd' if challenged by the LPA rather than for them to show it wasn't...hence lots of piccies. Cheers.. Paul
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Mr Croft...hope yer well mate!!!
A date fer yer diary, if yer up frit (sincerly HOPE SO!), but yet to be confirmed: 'ARB Fest' 6-7-8 July to speak on 'trees n fungi'...so better gen up (ha...'cheeky bugger!")
Cheers mate..
Paul
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Potentially a 'short-term' saving for a medium-long term increased risk, in reduced effectiveness, AND discomfort which can also increase the risk of an accident. Christmas is coming..! Take care out there.. Paul
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Hi there, I've limited (previous) expereince with MCs but, bearing in mind it's a fairly vigorous species and presuming it has good individual vitality with no too much Coryneum Canker, it should tolerate upto a 30% crown volume reduction (remembering that accroding to BS3998 (2010) this roughly equate to a 12% linear length and should be specified as such.) As with all tree pruning, ideally, should you wish to exceed this amount then a phased approach is often best. Hope this helps. Cheers.. Paul
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Hi Steve, hope yer well mate!
Interesting that post you put on the forum recently(ish) about "not posting recently, has work been keeping you busy?", which seems to have gone to several subscribers...is this a subtle way of getting increased 'hits' to the forum or am I being overly analytical? If so I'm intrigued as I need to establish a way of getting more hits on the 'Approved Contractors', thereby increasing the scheme profile, so they see greater benefit in joining.
Also, not that I particularly want to 'sign off' but I'm concerned it may appear I'm there when I'm not, I seem unable to do so as the 'HOME' link just directs me to 'FORUMS'...or is this another cute move....please tell!
Cheers mate.
Paul
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Excellent news, congrats! Play it right, i.e. time and play are of the essence, and you've got a new friend for life. Have fun.. Paul
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Forestry Commission - National Tree Safety Group (NTSG) Breaking News for December 2011 The NTSG Management Committee is about to publish the long awaited guidance it has been preparing. The release date for the three guidance documents is Monday 5th December 2011. These are: 1. Common sense risk management of trees (The main guidance document priced at £19.99 plus P&P) 2. A Landowner Summary (for estates and smallholdings available free) 3. Managing Trees for Safety (For the domestic tree owner available free) The NTSG Management Committee would like to thank all for their forbearance in waiting for this guidance and apologises for the unexpected but unavoidable delay in bringing it to publication.
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For information: Breaking News for December 2011 The NTSG Management Committee is about to publish the long awaited guidance it has been preparing. The release date for the three guidance documents is Monday 5th December 2011. These are: 1. Common sense risk management of trees (The main guidance document priced at £19.99 plus P&P) 2. A Landowner Summary (for estates and smallholdings available free) 3. Managing Trees for Safety (For the domestic tree owner available free) The NTSG Management Committee would like to thank all for their forbearance in waiting for this guidance and apologises for the unexpected but unavoidable delay in bringing it to publication. see Forestry Commission - National Tree Safety Group (NTSG)
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Best time to prune Oak.
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to jamesfwpurdy's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Hi James, In general, it's better to avoid pruning, certainly heavily, during periods of leaf-fall, i.e. around now, and leaf formation, i.e. early Spring. Therefore when dormant, avoiding prolonged frost periods, or when actively growing, avoiding prolonged drought periods. And rememeber, ideally, if you do want to 'heavly prune' a phased approach, a little but often, is better for the tree. Regards.. Paul PS As a point of refernce the industry standard for tree works is BS3998 (2010) 'Recommendations for Tree Work' -
TRAINING inc. knowledge commencement + ASSESSMENT (ideally after a period of skills consolidation, i.e. 3-6 months...but seldom happens) + EXPERIENCE with mentoring and knowledge enhancement (for a minimum period of 18-24 months) = COMPETENCE (hopefully) + further EXPERIENCE (another 24-36 months) = PROFICIENCY with increased competence and knowledge. Just trying to emphasise Steve's point really that the ticket, in reality, is evidence of a basic standard of skill. Enjoy.. Paul
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"When you can't hide behind your friends anymore?"...good effort?
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Future of our industry...Essential Arb article
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to Paul Barton's topic in General chat
Hi all, I've adopted a 'watching brief' on this post....needless to say I didn't have to watch for long, ha! Why is that?...dis-illusionment?....complacency?....a combination?, or summat else? Perhaps, to some extent, and just 'thinking out loud' here so don't shoot me down too hard, but is the organisational fragmentation, to some extent, a reflection of an insular industry where there's a perception we don't need a voice? The Association, whilst not everybody's "cup-of-tea", but then with many, no cups of tea (nor cake!) would appeal, does TRY to accomodate and assist all working within the industry, wherever that may be...in the tree, on the ground, in the office or committee room. I know we don't always get it right and I wonder if sometimes we spread our efforts too thinly and hence perhaps appear ineffective? Dunno, just some thoughts out loud as I said but we really do want to help make your day-to-day job easier / more effective / not so isolated...so wheer do I roll up mi sleeves first? Cheers all n any feedback much appreciated. Take care out there..! Paul.. -
Hi there, Likewise, we have previously taken legal action succesfully against a contractor for persistently 'mis-using' the ARB Approved logo when he was not...it cost him dearly approx £30k (mainly legal fees as it dragged on for months.) Over here Trading Standards are alos intersted to hear about persistent offenders and, often in conjucntion with otehr issues, take action for 'mis-representation.' Cheers.. Paul
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Hi-de-hi, I believe we did used to sell vehicle stickers, the generic 'Cares for Trees', some time ago but we don't now. In terms displaying the logo, the only people allowed to do so are the 'ARB Approved Contractors' and 'Registered Consultants', no level of membership, not even 'Fellows' are permitted to do so but they can make written reference to such and use the associated post-nominals, i.e Fred Blogs is a Fellow of the Arb Association with F.Arbor.A This situation regarding members using the logo and probably highlighting such, i.e. 'Arb Assoc MEMBER', has been previously discussed and members views canvassed but currently it is 'status quo'. Cheers all.. Paul PS Excuse me if I don't post back now til Friday as I'm on the road this evening and delievring a course all day tomorrow...thanks!
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Great review for a great job = SIMPLES! The 'AA thing' means different things to different people and thereby brings differnet benefits. MY 'Utopia' would be that all reputable and competent arb contractors would become 'ARB Approved' so we would then have a tree care industry equivalent to 'CORGI/Gas Safe' that all tree owners would be aware of and recognise...still! Some achieve 'ArbAC' primarily for the 'badge', i.e. stamp of recognition, some to confirm compliance and employers 'peace of mind', and some to access specifc contracts and/or place themselves better in the market place so to do. Whatever your motivation the process of becoming 'ArbAC' undoubtedly improves the business of arb contracting often associated with H&S compliance and good business practice rather than the actual 'doing' side of things. Gis a shout if you wanna know more. Cheers.. Paul
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Excellent job, thanks for posting (always think it's very brave of people to do so BUT always impressed by the feedback, be it positive or (constructively) negative.) Where should I post the 'ArbAC' application pack to?, ha! Cheers.. Paul
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Insurance for a tree business ??
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to abigail.waddecar's topic in Insurance Forum
Hi 'Treequip', Thanks for the previous, very succinct and accurate, picture of insurance requirements, very useful! Just on your last point above, the 'AA' were very active at that time speaking with insurance provider(s?) to miantain cover for the industry during those difficult times. Thankfully these days there are plenty to choose from. I only mention this as often, quitely rightly so, many ask 'what?' the AA does for the industry and this is something we were very active with. Remember the 'bigger' the membership (starting at just above 50-quid) the 'BIGGER' the voice. Cheers fer the post. Paul
