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Practical Instructor and Resource Technician (Arboriculture) Peripatetic – Crystal Palace and Horsenden Farm (Perivale) £7,196.00 to £9,063.60 plus £695.00 LW Our client is looking to recruit a Peripatetic Practical Instructor and Resource Technician to be based between Crystal Palace and Horsenden Farm in Perivale. It is a part time post for 2 days per week. The days of the week to be worked are currently Monday & Tuesday. The candidate we are looking for will technically instruct students and demonstrate a wide range of arboriculture practical tasks. We are looking for someone who can inspire students to become fully trained tree surgeons. The candidate will have the opportunity to work at other sites at Capel Manor College as required. The post-holder will be required to drive a College Minibus. It is therefore desirable that applicants have category D1 on their current driving licence. Support will be given to applicants to undertake the appropriate test if they do not currently possess this. About the College Capel Manor College in Greater London, is a vocational college delivering courses in Arboriculture and Countryside, Animal Care and Saddlery, Floristry and Balloon Artistry, Garden Design and Horticulture. Key Duties: • Undertaking demonstration and technical instruction of students attending Capel Manor on a range of full-time, part-time and short courses at the direction of the Head of School in arboriculture and on occasion’s countryside management. This would include instructing to LANTRA/NPTC standards. • Undertaking the assessment of students’ practical abilities according to criteria laid down by BTEC, City & Guilds and the National Vocational Qualifications standards. Liaising with Arboricultural and Countryside Lecturers as to student progress and with regard to schemes of work and assessment criteria. • Liaising with members of the teaching staff to co-ordinate demonstration sessions and ensure the smooth transition between classroom studies and practical sessions. • Assisting with the supervision of students allocated to projects and provision of technical assistance and advice as required. • Ensuring that all requirements and regulations relating to health and safety are adhered to at all times. Responsible for ensuring that the health and safety of students is maintained whilst undertaking practical sessions. • Assisting the Course Managers/Lecturers in visiting and assessing students’ work on work placement and assessing the workplace offered to the student for work experience. For a comprehensive list of duties, please refer to the College Job Description. Essential Criteria: • Experience of supporting arboriculture/countryside resources. • A relevant arboriculture qualification to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. • A current clean driving licence. • NPTC Certificate of Competence CS 30, CS31, CS32, CS38 and CS39. • A certificate of competence in the safe handling and use of pesticides (PA1 and PA6). • Working successfully as a team member. • Good communication skills with all levels of staff and students. • Successful time management, including punctuality. Start date: ASAP Closing date: 18.09.14 This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring list check as it is within regulated activity due to Capel Manor College being defined as a ‘specified place’. Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed. The College is a Two Ticks Employer (Positive About Disabled People) and therefore where applicants indicate they have a disability and meet the essential criteria in the person specification, they will be short-listed for interview. Capel Manor College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. It is anticipated that candidates who progress from the application stage will be asked to attend the College for an interview within three weeks of the closing date. Therefore, if you do not hear from the College within that time you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you are interested in this vacancy, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. You will then be sent the full Job Description, Person Specification and College application form, to be completed and returned before the advertised close date. Please note that the College will not accept CV's in place of completed applications.
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Lecturer in Arboriculture – Crystal Palace (3 days week) Salary: £11,113.80 to £19,938.60 plus £1122.60 LW Our client is looking to recruit a Lecturer in Arboriculture to be based at Crystal Palace. It is a part time post for 3 days per week. The days of the week to be worked currently are Monday – Wednesday. Capel Manor College is the leading land based college in London and we are looking to appoint a person who will lead our arboriculture lectures and instruction in Crystal Palace Park. The candidate we are looking for will have a passion for tree surgery and the science behind arboriculture and is happy to get stuck in and help out on administrative tasks. About the College Capel Manor College in Greater London, is a vocational college delivering courses in Arboriculture and Countryside, Animal Care and Saddlery, Floristry and Balloon Artistry, Garden Design and Horticulture. Key Duties: • Participate in the teaching, administration and assessment of arboriculture courses offered by the College (to include its centres in North, East and Central London as appropriate) and assisting with the Quality Assurance (QA) process. • Co-ordinate in conjunction with the Deputy and Head of School, Arboriculture and Countryside the practical elements of course provision e.g. acquiring work sites, transport of students equipment and providing materials. • Undertake course management as required, prepare work schedules, manage VLE pages, co-ordinate assessment procedures and prepare course reports and statistics as required by the College as part of the quality assurance programme and maintain student records and course files including up-to-date schemes of work. • Assist in the development and establishment of flexi-study and Distance/Open Learning courses as appropriate. • Participate in the development, organisation and delivery of new educational and curricular initiatives undertaken by the College as appropriate. For a comprehensive list of duties, please refer to the College Job Description. Essential Criteria: • Minimum of 1 year industrial experience. • Level 3 Diploma in Arboriculture or related award (minimum). • Teaching qualification (support will be given to gain accreditation). • Assessor awards (training will be provided to achieve these). • Effective communication and organisation skills. • Sound administrative skills. • To work on own initiative as well as part of a team. • To be able to instruct and assess practical skills in arboriculture. Start date: ASAP Closing date: 18.09.14 This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring list check as it is within regulated activity due to Capel Manor College being defined as a ‘specified place’. Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed. The College is a Two Ticks Employer (Positive About Disabled People) and therefore where applicants indicate they have a disability and meet the essential criteria in the person specification, they will be short-listed for interview. Capel Manor College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. It is anticipated that candidates who progress from the application stage will be asked to attend the College for an interview within three weeks of the closing date. Therefore, if you do not hear from the College within that time you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you are interested in this vacancy, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. You will then be sent the full Job Description, Person Specification and College application form, to be completed and returned before the advertised close date. Please note that the College will not accept CV's in place of completed applications.
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Hi, We have made some changes to our vacancy looking for 2 tree surveyors in Peterborough. The post is initially on a 6 month contract but Enterprise Peterborough will be looking to grow their arboricultural team over the course of the year to fulfil a number of duties and outputs, so successful post holders will be well placed for any opportunities that do arise. The salary is now £24-26,000 pa/pro rata and the following essential criteria are required: Essential Selection Criteria 1 Weighting: 5 A LANTRA profession tree inspector’s course is essential plus one of the following (or similar which would have covered tree survey techniques and provide and understanding of risk identification in line with tree condition surveys): • RFS certified arborist • ISA certified arborist • AA Tch CertNC (Arb)/ND (Arb) • HNC/HND/FDSc Essential Selection Criteria 2 Weighting: 5 Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence Essential Selection Criteria 3 Weighting: 4 Physically able to work for prolonged periods outdoors at the roadside whilst surveying trees Essential Selection Criteria 4 Weighting: 4 Experience or knowledge carrying out tree condition surveys. Essential Selection Criteria 5 Weighting: 4 Experience or knowledge in formulating technical reports for tree related inspections. Essential Selection Criteria 6 Weighting: 3 A good understanding of maps and I.T. Experience of working with handheld surveying devices. Essential Selection Criteria 7 Weighting: 4 Determination; to succeed in delivering high volume and quality tree surveys in line with project targets and deadlines. Essential Selection Criteria 8 Weighting: 3 Diplomacy. Ability to manage complaints and difficult situations in line with the Enterprise Peterborough’s policies and established practices. For more information and to apply for this position please follow the link below. The vacancy will close of the 3rd May: http://www.changeagents.org.uk/Graduates/GradVacDetails.asp?ProjNo=2031
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We have a great new opportunity for 2 Arboricultural Tree Surveyors based in Peterborough. The role is for 6 months at £15,000 pa/pr with a £3000 perfomance related bonus. For more information and to apply follow the link below: Arboricultural Tree SurveyorVacancy Details | Change Agents Background: Enterprise, the infrastructure services company, has joined forces with Peterborough City Council in a 23 year partnership to deliver key frontline services to the local community. Services to be delivered include: household waste and recycling collection, street cleaning, property design and maintenance, grounds maintenance and a range of other services. The aim of the strategic partnership is to improve these services, while providing the best value for taxpayers. Objective: The objective of this project is to provide the Parks, Trees and Open Spaces team with an up to date tree survey of highways trees under the remit of Enterprise Peterborough totalling approximately 16,000. Subject to efficient delivery of the tree surveys there may be an opportunity to provide assistance to the Parks, Trees and Open Spaces team in the everyday management of the city’s tree stock.-
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The London Borough of Waltham Forest is commencing the tender process for two contracts (i) a 6 year term contract for the maintenance of 20,000 street trees and trees upon Ascham Homes properties, and (ii) to provide a client officer function to manage the term maintenance contract. The 2012 Olympic Games will focus the eyes of the world upon our borough and these contracts are intended to address a range of arboricultural issues, Waltham Forest is especially keen to take a holistic approach to amenity trees and their maintenance with all stakeholders. Interested contractors and consultants are invited to attend a briefing that will inform the tender process and provides an excellent opportunity to meet the client in the spirit of developing a true partnership between Contractor, Consultant and Client. The aim is to find new ideas and approaches that will help shape the service. The meeting will be held on Thursday 25th March 2010 at the Olympic Suite, Leyton Orient Football Club, Oliver Road, London, E10 5NF start 10.30am to 2pm. Contact To reserve your free place and find further details please contact: Name: Jonathan Mills Phone: 07885 224596 Email: [email protected]
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Too often, arboriculture has rigidly focused on easy-to-understand, but simplistic and erroneous theories. Perhaps partially because a lot of people have made money thanks to them (which is totally understandable and respectable, in a sense). However... if we stay within the limits of those theories, then our mind will possibly not be able to devise the path of evolution. Read here the article Nature on tree risk assessment
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Hello, I am in my second year of an arboriculture degree. I am doing some research into the public demand of clients/customers for an arboriculture business that produces no greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. I would be deeply grateful if you could all fill out the survey linked below and help me get some results for a potential dissertation project. Thank you, Jacob Croasdale. Can you spare a few moments to take my survey? WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.CO.UK Please take the survey titled "Public demand for an arboricultural service that produces no greenhouse gas...
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Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could help me out by participating in this questionnaire for my BSc Arboriculture & Urban Forestry dissertation?! 🌲 🌳 If you find the time, at the other end of the link there will be a brief description of the project, some notes on GDPR and why I believe it is integral research for arboriculture moving forward - the questionnaire itself should take no more than 5 minutes! Thanks very much for taking an interest, I really appreciate it! If you could like and share around with others, that would be great. Kind regards, Jacob. Microsoft Forms FORMS.OFFICE.COM
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Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could help me out by participating in this questionnaire for my BSc Arboriculture & Urban Forestry dissertation?! 🌲 🌳 If you find the time, at the other end of the link there will be a brief description of the project, some notes on GDPR and why I believe it is integral research for arboriculture moving forward - the questionnaire itself should take no more than 5 minutes! Thanks very much for taking an interest, I really appreciate it! Kind regards, Jacob. Microsoft Forms FORMS.OFFICE.COM
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We are looking for an experienced Consulting Arboriculturist to join our growing team in Preston, Lancashire. For further information and details of how to apply click here: Consulting Arboriculturist - Bowland Tree Consultancy
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Course: Tree Surgery for Craftsmen Start date: Monday 7 January 2019 Duration: 9 weeks (part-time) Cost: £3895 (plus registration fee and advisory costs) Ideal for those looking to develop a wide range of tree surgery knowledge and skills, to launch or further develop their career. Accommodation is available onsite - if required. Course modules: General (e.g. tree work teams, job appraisal, trees and the law etc.) Tree work operations Tree removal Pruning Preventative and remedial work Ground work Tree biology Soils Pests, disease and other tree problems Tree knowledge Tree work machinery Chainsaws Specialised tree machinery First Aid at Work (including First Aid for Forestry) Practical work is carried out in woodlands, on the adjoining golf course, and the ornamental grounds of the College's 400-acre estate. You will also carry out work on outside worksites, giving a good range of realistic working situations. Several renowned gardens and arboreta, such as Kew, Wisley and Winkworth are within easy reach of the College. You will be taught by skills and experience tutors who make full use of the well-equipped workshops, laboratories and machinery during the course. The diverse range of tree and shrub species in the woodlands, ornamental grounds and plant nurseries provide a resource for developing plant knowledge. For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://www.merristwood.ac.uk/CourseInformation/ShortCourseDetails.aspx/727000234066644/Arboriculture & Forestry Alternatively, please contact us for more information - Tel: 01483 88 40 40 or Email: [email protected]
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Hi there, I'm going out to New Zealand from the UK around September time for a month or so to see some family and was wondering if it was possible to find some work whilst i'm there to see whether I would like to potentially work out there for a longer period of time. I have 4 and a half years experience. My qualifications are; Level 2&3 Arb. Chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting. Felling. Aerial rescue. Chainsaw from rope and harness. Rigging. Aerial pruning. Felling large trees. Stump grinding. I have a few more additional ones also. Hope someone can help! Thanks Adam.
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Recruiting at Heritage Tree Services! Lead climber £35-45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Second climber £25-35,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Potential relocation package for the right individual All other elements (eg. Paid holidays, career progression benefits etc.) We would really would like to hear from the industries talented lead/second climbers. The industries aspiring and those who think they might have what’s needed to progress to the categories above. We will ensure that the right person is looked after in all areas, to help fulfil your career choice We are a friendly, supportive organisation with outstanding equipment. We are proficient in recognizing how Arb crews need realistic and appropriate support. We have a range of clients and the work specs are put together by qualified tree surveyors with previous climbing careers so we understand and know the real deal. Would you like to meet for an informal cuppa and tell us about the work progression you might like? We are based in Oxfordshire outside Henley on Thames. Look really forward to hearing from you. Send over an email at your earliest convenience All the best Hugo [email protected]
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A potential Position has opened up at Hayes tree and Garden Services for someone seeking an Apprenticeship / Training within the industry currently Teusday - Friday moving up to full 5 day weeks , located near stansted covering work in Bishops stortford Harlow Chelmsford areas , also other site work in colchester and Mersea island region Yard Situated in Takeley cm22 near Stansted easy travel on A120 please see our website for details of work we cover , all staff are fully qualified within the industry with previous experience working in woodland management / domestic work and foresty projects in western Canada. Only apply via website (as we are not on ArbTalk frequently - www.hayestreecare.com or call nick during business hours if urgent 07838127835 many thanks arb talk !!
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A potential Position has opened up at Hayes tree and Garden Services for someone seeking an Apprenticeship / Training within the industry currently Teusday - Friday moving up to full 5 day weeks , located near stansted covering work in Bishops stortford Harlow Chelmsford areas , also other site work in colchester and Mersea island region Yard Situated in Takeley cm22 near Stansted easy travel on A120 please see our website for details of work we cover , all staff are fully qualified within the industry with previous experience working in woodland management / domestic work and foresty projects in western Canada. Only apply via website (as we are not on ArbTalk frequently - www.hayestreecare.com or call nick during business hours if urgent 07838127835 many thanks arb talk !
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Assessor in Forestry & Arboriculture Bicton College Salary dependent upon qualifications & experience Closing Date Sunday 17th September 2017 Hours per week 7.4 Weeks per year 52 We are seeking to appoint a part-time assessor for our Arboriculture Apprenticeship. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE COLLEGE JOBS PAGE (https://www.cornwall.ac.uk/governance/jobs/ ), DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION AND RETURN THIS TO THE HR DEPARTMENT AT CORNWALL COLLEGE. The person appointed will have significant industry experience, the confidence to work with employers and the personal qualities to support apprentices. This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to progress their career and be a part of a new future following the merger of Duchy and Bicton Colleges. For further information contact Darren Ellis, Team Lead Arboriculture Apprenticeships [email protected]. Arboriculture Assessor JD&PS Bicton Aug 17.docx
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Your Last Chance to save up to 19% Biosecurity: Protect & Survive 10th–13th September 2017, The University of Exeter Book Now: https://www.trees.org.uk/Amenity-Conference View the Full Lineup: https://www.trees.org.uk/Amenity-Conference/Conference-Timetable For the first international Conference on Arboricultural biosecurity The Arboricultural Association have gathered a diverse array of 38 speaker sessions including 10 prominent international speakers to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of new research, developments and solutions. Day Two in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management Diversity, Ecology and Tree Selection Environmental Management in Practice Biomechanics and Morphology Tuesdays Conference schedule is presented in partnership with The Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management. This brings expert speakers with a wider perspective than just the arboricultural view; with experiences shared from the ecology sector and the chance for delegates to network, discover new challenges, ideas and innovative solutions. Also Featuring Sunday Field Trip to Killerton Estate International Climbing Competition Exhibitors Awards Dinner with Matt Wells Speaking Stunning Venue Conference App Coming Soon Any questions please let me know or give us a ring 01242 522152 Thanks, Steve
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Your Last Chance to save up to 19% Biosecurity: Protect & Survive 10th–13th September 2017, The University of Exeter Book Now: https://www.trees.org.uk/Amenity-Conference For the first international Conference on Arboricultural biosecurity The Arboricultural Association have gathered a diverse array of 38 speaker sessions including 10 prominent international speakers to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of new research, developments and solutions. Day Two in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management Diversity, Ecology and Tree Selection Environmental Management in Practice Biomechanics and Morphology Tuesdays Conference schedule is presented in partnership with The Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management. This brings expert speakers with a wider perspective than just the arboricultural view; with experiences shared from the ecology sector and the chance for delegates to network, discover new challenges, ideas and innovative solutions. Also Featuring Sunday Field Trip to Killerton Estate International Climbing Competition Exhibitors Awards Dinner with Matt Wells Speaking Stunning Venue Conference App Coming Soon
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We are currently looking for UA5 qualified and experienced surveyors to work in the south of England (Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset, Somerset, Oxfordshire, Berkshire). If you're interested give me a call on 07890 519192 or send an email to [email protected]. Richard Harris (ADAS)
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This is the 10th anniversary of the International Arboriculture Summit. Hosted by the Institute of Arboriculture Studies (Hong Kong) and co-organized by the Institute of Vocational Education, the theme of this year's summit is: "Celebrating our Trees - Developing Holistic Arboriculture Practitioners to Preserve and Protect" with keynote educator Dr. John Ball. Additional educators include Dr. Rich Hauer, Mark Duntemann, Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, Dr. Duncan Slater, Dr. Brian Kane, Frank Rinn, Dr. Giovanni Morelli, Dr. Kathleen Wolf, and Peter Macdonagh. The 3 days will consist of 11 internationally acclaimed speakers, dozens of topics, 35 hours of potential CEUs through lecture and field training. Topics will be related to tree risk assessment, tree biomechanics, tree health care, technical diagnostic methods of assessment, tree pruning, tree support systems, human health benefits, and much more. Summit Venue: Institute of Vocational Education - Shatin Campus, HONG KONG Convenient location near the MTR (Mass Transit Railway) Who Should Attend? Each year, we are pleased to have attendees from all around the Asian region. This includes individuals from both government and private sectors – tree and forest consultants, landscape architects, city planners, environmental managers of the construction industry, forest researchers, arboriculture educators, landscapers, private business owners, arborists, urban foresters, and government staff of various levels and countries. If trees are a part of your passion or career, you should attend. Come take an "Eduvacation!" For those attending from abroad, hotels are available nearby. We encourage you to come and experience Hong Kong meanwhile attending the conference to learn from some of the greatest educators of the arboriculture industry! What to Expect at the Summit The summit will consist of both indoor lecture and outdoor field training. Lectures will be supported by powerpoint slides. There will also be plenty of time for question and answer as well as networking opportunities. For field training, groups will go outside to view and discuss trees on the campus. IVE has a few hundred trees, so the lecturers will have many real examples for discussion and interaction. IASHK Mission Like a tree, Arboriculture Methodology is constantly changing and growing. Researchers, educators, and experts from around the world work together to test new theories and new practices and to disseminate these new findings to arborists around the world. The purpose of the International Arboriculture Summit is to help present those new practices and technology together with the core fundamentals of arboriculture to the arborists within our region, so that we all may grow together in our own understanding and practice. The website includes all the details - speaker bios, lecture abstracts, summit schedule, hotels nearby, transportation instructions, and of course registration (online and offline options are available). www.ias.hk IASHK was founded by Don Picker and Jon Picker in 2008.
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This is the 10th anniversary of the International Arboriculture Summit. Hosted by the Institute of Arboriculture Studies (Hong Kong) and co-organized by the Institute of Vocational Education, the theme of this year's summit is: "Celebrating our Trees - Developing Holistic Arboriculture Practitioners to Preserve and Protect" with keynote educator Dr. John Ball. Additional educators include Dr. Rich Hauer, Mark Duntemann, Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, Dr. Duncan Slater, Dr. Brian Kane, Frank Rinn, Dr. Giovanni Morelli, Dr. Kathleen Wolf, and Peter Macdonagh. The 3 days will consist of 11 internationally acclaimed speakers, dozens of topics, 35 hours of potential CEUs through lecture and field training. Topics will be related to tree risk assessment, tree biomechanics, tree health care, technical diagnostic methods of assessment, tree pruning, tree support systems, human health benefits, and much more. Summit Venue: Institute of Vocational Education - Shatin Campus, HONG KONG Convenient location near the MTR (Mass Transit Railway) Who Should Attend? Each year, we are pleased to have attendees from all around the Asian region. This includes individuals from both government and private sectors – tree and forest consultants, landscape architects, city planners, environmental managers of the construction industry, forest researchers, arboriculture educators, landscapers, private business owners, arborists, urban foresters, and government staff of various levels and countries. If trees are a part of your passion or career, you should attend. Come take an "Eduvacation!" For those attending from abroad, hotels are available nearby. We encourage you to come and experience Hong Kong meanwhile attending the conference to learn from some of the greatest educators of the arboriculture industry! What to Expect at the Summit The summit will consist of both indoor lecture and outdoor field training. Lectures will be supported by powerpoint slides. There will also be plenty of time for question and answer as well as networking opportunities. For field training, groups will go outside to view and discuss trees on the campus. IVE has a few hundred trees, so the lecturers will have many real examples for discussion and interaction. IASHK Mission Like a tree, Arboriculture Methodology is constantly changing and growing. Researchers, educators, and experts from around the world work together to test new theories and new practices and to disseminate these new findings to arborists around the world. The purpose of the International Arboriculture Summit is to help present those new practices and technology together with the core fundamentals of arboriculture to the arborists within our region, so that we all may grow together in our own understanding and practice. The website includes all the details - speaker bios, lecture abstracts, summit schedule, hotels nearby, transportation instructions, and of course registration (online and offline options are available). www.ias.hk IASHK was founded by Don Picker and Jon Picker in 2008.
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Hello all, We have a free to attend event on Saturday 9th September celebrating Native Woodlands and tied in with the removal of an old larch plantation, planted in the 1950s, from one of our sites. The event will include equipment demonstrations by Mendip Forestry and felling technique demonstrations by our local and dependable tree surgeons. We're hoping that the event will raise awareness of what the sector is all about! It would be great to know if anyone else has ever ran or been to an event like this before, and any advice regarding advertising and content would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Ian 20170810 NWR event poster.pptx
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Vacancy for an Arboricultural Manager for an expanding company based in Ongar, Essex. The candidate should have experience of managing teams of climbers/ groundsmen. You should be able to carry out and supervise tree surgery works for both domestic and commercial sectors, as well as conduct managerial/ administrative duties. Essential criteria includes NPTC qualifications in CS30/31/32/38 and 39 (CS41 is desirable), have a full driving licence (B+E ticket desirable), NVQ Level 3 in Arboriculture (or equivalent), Stump grinders and woodchippers, be able to liaise with clients from all sectors (such as customers, tree officers etc), understand all aspects of legislation surrounding arboricultural works. Be able to assess work required to trees (a PTI or VTA course/ qualification is desirable), quote for works according to a shedule of rates, be able to negotiate with clients over recommended works, and have an understanding of budget management. You should also be able to mentor and train junior members of staff, as well as conduct appraisal and input into training plans. Salary scale from £30- £35,000 p.a. depending on qualifications and experience. Please contact Andy at [email protected] for a full job description or to apply
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Hi all, we are currently seeking individuals to join our team of arborists located in Hong Kong. We can offer competitive salary, great learning opportunities such as using sonic tomography, Resistograph, and other technical devices as well as attendance to our annual conference that our company hosts - www.ias.hk - each year, and an overall interesting and unique experience working in Hong Kong. Tree Risk Assessment, tree survey, tree pruning/removal, etc... The position is a good balance between consulting and tree work. 3 month, 6 month, 1 year, 2 years (or more) job options are available. Feel free to contact us for more information: [email protected] and send your Resume or send me a message here - Jon and check out our websites: www.asiatreepreservation.com www.arbor.tools www.ias.hk careers with ATP: https://www.asiatreepreservation.com/en/about-atp/careers-with-atp/ You can see some videos of our work in Hong Kong here: In Hong Kong: [ame= ] [/ame]and In Indonesia: [ame= ] [/ame]
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Hi all, we are currently seeking individuals to join our team of arborists located in Hong Kong. We can offer competitive salary, great learning opportunities such as using sonic tomography, Resistograph, and other technical devices as well as attendance to our annual conference that our company hosts - www.ias.hk - each year, and an overall interesting and unique experience working in Hong Kong. Tree Risk Assessment, tree survey, tree pruning/removal, etc... The position is a good balance between consulting and tree work. 3 month, 6 month, 1 year, 2 years (or more) job options are available. Feel free to contact us for more information: [email protected] and send your Resume or send me a message here - Jon and check out our websites: www.asiatreepreservation.com www.arbor.tools www.ias.hk careers with ATP: https://www.asiatreepreservation.com/en/about-atp/careers-with-atp/ You can see some videos of our work in Hong Kong here: In Hong Kong: [ame= ] [/ame]and In Indonesia: [ame= ] [/ame]
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