DisasterArboristResponse

Thanks again for the interest shown on here If any of you would like more information on this, please email me some info on yourself. Such as background experience, contact details, and the tickets you have, etc and I will get back to you, asap. could I ask only people that are seriously interested in this Team to email please. [email protected] Cheers

wow! Thanks for the response, its been amazing after work today I will answer every one that has pm'd me many thanks again.

Cheers for the input guys. Very positive. Every point raised is being thought of and appreciate your input. I am a utility arb so know about the power part etc., I also know its hard to do it for nothing - I did - but the wife isn't too keen on the non income. We are therefore looking for funding to enable every person that attends a response to get a basic allowance for the two week period. Hard to guage as no one knows when disasters are going to strike. I spent the first ten days of my recent stint making areas safe - the lack of chainsaws and experienced operators was horrific. The only saw i could get my hands on was an O70 chainsaw that was museum worthy. After ten days we got hold of two - this meant that aid could get through and safe zones could be established. Loads to work on, lots of paperwork to sort out etc., but the interest and possible sponsorship is amazing.

Hi, first posting on here and not entirely sure if this is the right place - please redirect me if in the wrong area. Having recently returned from voluntary humanitarian work in the Philippines and giving this a great deal of thought, I am in the early stages of putting together a team of trained, experienced and qualified arborists who would be able to respond to natural disasters internationally. It is clear that when disasters occur and the different aid workers fly in from all over the world one of the most crucial aspects that is overlooked currently is the need for trained men and equipment to clear the devastation left from the fallen trees. My recent trip developed into not just rebuilding a safe place for children but clearing the roads of fallen trees to enable the aid to get through - without the clearance work it is impossible for the supplies to be taken to the people who need it most. I've been working in the trade for a number of years and am employed as an arb in the west country. The training and practical experience of arborists is something that is so diverse and totally required in disaster relief but not currently offered as a specialist service. Its early days but having talked to a few people the support is growing by the day. I am looking for people who may be interested in joining this voluntary team. I'm also looking for sponsorship and kit donations to be used solely for the disaster work. The work will be challenging and tiring, probably for a two week stint. There will be training sessions taking place soon. We are taking advice on the formation of the group - as its totally not for profit. Website is being built at the moment and can let anyone interested have more info if interested. Loads more info will be available shortly, I just wanted to put this post out there to see if anyone would be interested. Look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions. Thanks for reading.