Gareth jones

As for books... A good start would be Tree ident-collins guide to trees in britain General tree knowledge- trees and their natural history - the body language of trees -the principles of tree hazard assesment(good for fungi that too) H/s and work practice- AFAG LEAFLETS on the hse website.. I just type AFAG LEAFLETS CHAINSAW into google and various ones come up. They show you safe working practices. they are free! Annnd finally "the climbers companion" not a bad start to have them Read before the course. Very good head start!

Hi mate, I did a very similar course at Merrist wood few years back on the back of Garden landscape experience alone. I was advised by some to get some experience before i went and spent money on a course, and others to go for the course as you will be more qualified and employable. As it happens, i went straight for the course jumping blind and it was the best thing i ever did! Loved to climb and cut, was really into the knowledge side of arb which doing a course like that can offer instead of passing each ticket one by one. After college i was scrounging around for work as a self employed tree surgeon for a few months then 2 of the 5 companies i worked for asked me to go full time! (big boost) .. So i waited a week or so and thought over my desision, chose the company and 2 years on im still here It might get dry at times but keep asking for worl and showing what you got and you will get there! So what im trying to say is a little self investment can go a long way, i payed for my course, climbing kit and climbing saw and earnt that back in my first year being self employed!

Thanks

Hi guys, Would it be possible to get a copy of the list too please? Cheers Gaz

It's nice to dream ehy!

Does anyone work for profit? I think that's pretty reasonable to price in

Hi, I was told in may that if I sent all certificates to the RFS they would issue you the full certificate as I only did theory part. Gaz

Nice idea, step back from a rope guide(presume this is just a cheaper option friction saving device) can't see why there is a need for a mallion though? could it not just be retrieved with the smaller thimble ?

spot of dead wooding

Not yet! Gunna play tomorrow... Hope it runs nice. Don't wanna spend more money of rope too

Will let you know tomorrow bought SJ 2.1 yesterday!

A tree surgeon down our way put his hand in to see how deep a cavity was and got stuck by one of these! Nasty stuff

Can you not appeal on the grounds that it can't be enjoyed from a public place?

Cracking idea, consultancy and general tree care are miles apart from each other interms of skill set in our industry!

Just a thought, Do you have professional indemnity insurance? You may come unstuck if something goes wrong and the wording in your report pins you down to being partly responsible. Gareth