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  1. AA Teccie (Paul)
    I'd forget the codes now tbh (which appear to have changed recently, perhaps coinciding with the introduction of the new C&G NPTC 'cpd' courses) not least as LANTRA now also offer chainsaw qualifications with their own, different, codes. Stick to the qualification title which is consistent (I believe, and the LANTRA quals. I've seen to date bear this out.) AAMOI the new NPTC cpd units are accepted by BALI as refreshers for CSCS / LISS Card purposes. Regards, Paul
  2. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Long been a bone of contention but it's simply BSI's policy and pricing structure (currently £254 non-member.) There is a cheaper 'Plan B' option (but doesn't include the appendices which are quite useful) see https://www.treelifeac.co.uk/page/bs3998 Regards, Paul
  3. AA Teccie (Paul)
    A combination of HC leaf-miner (Camereria) affecting the leaves, and probably HC leaf-blotch *Guignardia) and, as you say bleeding-canker (Pseudomonas) whihc gives the rusty brown appearance as it dries. Prognosis is generally not good and dependent upon tree tree's vitality they can succumb to Honey Fungus (Armellaria) as a secondary infection problem (very common.) There has been drought stress too so that will contribute. However I'm not aware it increases propensity to limb failure particularly, or indeed tree failure (although HF can contribute to this if present.) They look at their worst at their at this time of year and hence I wouldn't rush to a decision about removal.
  4. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Ben, I can't remember the detail tbh as it was so long ago since I did the NEBOSH qual. Presumably much will be based around the HSE guidance ("5 steps" approach) and general info as detailed here Managing risks and risk assessment at work – Overview -HSE WWW.HSE.GOV.UK As an employer, you must make a 'suitable and sufficient assessment' of risks to your employees' health and safety... Also you clearly have "working examples" which may have relevance. You could also post in the ArbAC FB page as I know of others who have recently completed the NEBOSH.
  5. AA Teccie (Paul)
    An option is to do an online MH training course to cover the principles, and/or https://www.lantra.co.uk/course/manual-handling-awareness , and then 'in-house' to give a working application on site (perhaps as a TBT type approach gaining signatures from attendees.)
  6. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi, this may be of help / interest...good luck. https://www.trees.org.uk/Careers
  7. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Kevin, I'm not quite sure where my small contribution here fits into your expansive post but if the planning condition (PC) is such that it expires (discharges) on completion of the development one would hope it would be relatively short-term (not 20-30 years, hopefully.) Also, my understanding is that PCs are unlikely to be enforceable after 10 years and the guidance is such that if the intention of the LPA is to retain trees long term the TPO is the correct mechanism for doing so, not the PC. My view of PCs in this situation is that they are imposed to almost screen the development during the construction process as they often involve peripheral trees and hedges. The TO stance / response seems reasonable and if the OP is considering undertaking works as described he would be well advised to seek detailed advice prior. Cheers, n hope you're well. Paul
  8. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Thank you Joe. I'm logging off now...ATB
  9. AA Teccie (Paul)
    There is a previous response from Head Office, including input from John on p.5 mid-way down, which concludes with an invitation to contact / email him directly to discuss further ([email protected])
  10. AA Teccie (Paul)
    He's seen the thread and invited people to contact him directly to discuss it if they wish to.
  11. AA Teccie (Paul)
    From the .gov.uk website: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas - GOV.UK WWW.GOV.UK Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas. What about trees in a conservation area that are not protected by a Tree Preservation Order? Trees in a conservation area that are not protected by an Order are protected by the provisions in section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. These provisions require people to notify the local planning authority, using a ‘section 211 notice’, 6 weeks before carrying out certain work on such trees, unless an exception applies. The work may go ahead before the end of the 6 week period if the local planning authority gives consent. This notice period gives the authority an opportunity to consider whether to make an Order on the tree. Paragraph: 116 Reference ID: 36-116-20140306 Revision date: 06 03 2014
  12. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Good morning Joe, Can I refer you back to the previous Head Office post which closed with: Our CEO John Parker always welcomes feedback and has said that if you would like to address your concerns to him in writing, please feel free to contact him on [email protected] Thank you, Paul
  13. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Good morning all, and thanks for your comments here (including the 'fowl' one Joe ...I was just knackered.) I'm in Head Office today so I will bring the matter up there but again, and I do understand why you would say otherwise, the fact the article was published does not mean we categorically endorse it's contents. We / I absolutely recognise the important role that the self-employed people play in the industry, often where the more specialists skills are held, e.g. technical rigging / crane work, and of course often with much associated experience, so please don't think otherwise. Will come back again later ("bated breath I bet.") Have a good day.. Paul
  14. AA Teccie (Paul)
    It wasn't a "try" Joe, I was just stating the facts, and I don't think we have endorsed it but we have published it and thereby given a platform for Paul to 'air his views.' Yes, personally, I do agree some of the terminology used isn't helpful, nor appropriate, but I think it has to be read in context because he does make some very valid points. I will let Paul know this thread is active. (It's a pity readers didn't write to the Arb Mag editor at the time and perhaps that would have been published in the following edition along with a reply from Paul.) Cheers (and I'm logging off now so will pick any further comments up tomorrow.)
  15. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Personal / professional development, and a new challenge, and he's been very successful and helped many businesses to develop and meet their fuller potential (as I see it.) To clarify we're talking about Paul Elcoat here, of Elcoat Ltd., who is an industry based H&S advisor and business management consultant, i.e. he's not a contractor. (Apologies in advance if I've got the wrong end of the stick here....put it down to post-Covid brain fog ) Cheers..
  16. AA Teccie (Paul)
    It's one person's view and an article which appeared in a previous issue of the Arb Mag. Paul's view (Mr Elcoat) is clearly that arborists would be better employed by businesses directly to relieve the shortage of trained, skilled and experience staff, i.e. in the context of the article, and allow for better work planning and service delivery. In practice many choose self-employment as their preferred option, and most quite successfully (I think), but we would hope if it doesn't work out for them they would consider re-employment rather than leave the industry which just adds further to the current staffing problem for businesses.
  17. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Which is 'as it should be' but many do still seek verbal, or written (email), clearance were they're perhaps not as sure of the Regs and rules as you are. Cheers..
  18. AA Teccie (Paul)
    PS decisions to appeal shouldn't be taken lightly AND it can take upto 12 months to determine so often a new application for 'lesser' works is made, i.e. prune rather than fell.
  19. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Usually, on receipt of a 'notification' (Sect. 211 notice) the LPA (Local Planning Authority - 'the Council") will issue an acknowledgement letter (email) stating a date 6 weeks hence when you can proceed if you've heard nothing more. In practice, most contractors still contact the Council at 6 weeks asking if it's okay to proceed...this is understandable, and may be maintains good relations with the TO (Tree Officer) but you're not obliged to do so. Sorry, going off the OP's message - "if" the Council have refused an application to fell the trees because they are TPO'd (subject to a Tree Preservation Order), within a Conservation Area, then you can 'appeal' the decision to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) see: Appeal a decision about a tree preservation order: When you can appeal - GOV.UK WWW.GOV.UK Appeal against a tree preservation or replacement order decision - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision.
  20. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Plant a shrub at the base to screen the brown and keep it for a few more years.
  21. AA Teccie (Paul)
    I remember my first encounter with LP in my early days as an assessor when I wondered what the heck was going on as the chap feeding the chipper was wearing RPE (respirator) BUT I very soon understood why, and the climbers all used dust masks. Most generic risk assessments / method statements I see these days talk about minimising the risk at this time of year by only undertaking emergency works, or exceptional very high priority works (and during wet weather where possible, to dampen the dusts clouds.) Ideally, as others have said, programmed works can take place when dormant...not the best for the tree necessarily but LP is pretty hardy and the RA process puts people first.
  22. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Somebody once said that a tree surgeon is someone who knows 'where' to place cuts when pruning a tree, and an arborist is a tree surgeon who understands "why" - this is what the ISA Study Guide could give you. Personally, other than the Americanisms within a few sections (maybe 5-10% of the book) I think it presents a really good learning opportunity (to supplement NPTCs etc.), but accessing the exam is very challenging...still the study's worth doing anyway. Good luck, and enjoy.. Paul
  23. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Looking at the needles on the stem I'd have gone Fir (Abies)...appen
  24. AA Teccie (Paul)
    I'd have said T1 (first photo(s)) is Tree Cotoneaster maybe, and T2 Hawthorn
  25. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Both the Forestry industry sector, and IRATA (I think / presume) are structured differently to the arb industry are they not, in that arb has many more small/micro businesses, and a large self-employed fraternity, where it would be much more difficult to implement log books and sign offs ect. effectively (if you have a direct supervisor, and manager, as with larger businesses this is easier to achieve.) Previously, there was a proposal to introduce something like the Forestry proposed system called 'R2' (Register of Tree Work Operatives) but industry in general, other than some larger employers (who have implemented a version of it internally in some cases) didn't 'buy-in'...maybe a lack of awareness / information was the problem but it's currently shelved.

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