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Hi, I'm a highly experienced tree man (35 yrs experience) looking for work... am prepared to travel anywhere if the money is right. Started climbing at 14 and have climbed most of my life, but getting a bit old now,though still fit.. Got experience of hardwood and softwood forestry (including skyline winching) and working on street trees including emergency works. I've got NPTC ground tickets, C&G Arb and a clean 7.5 ton licence (inc. trailer). If you need recommendations, please feel free to contact Brian Moore (Elite Trees) or Craig Ketley ( Surrey Tree Care). Also worked for Tony Saunders at Homegrown Timber and Urban Forestry (Watford)... Part time could suit well, though will consider anything....not bad with fencing and mechanics.Take care and have a good one out there, lads, Tel. 07971 359246 Email [email protected]

Our client is an established, family-run business based in Surrey. They have built up an impeccable reputation since 2003, with a large customer base in both domestic and commercial areas. They pride themselves on excellent customer service, the highest quality of work and a professional but personal relationship with their clients. They are currently looking to employ two climbing Arborists. Applicants must be highly motivated with a high quality of work and hold NPTC certificates CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 (or equivalent) as a minimum requirement. A clean, full driver’s license is essential. In return they offer £28k- 32k pa. End of year bonus scheme, pension package, extra weekend work if required, use of kit at weekends, new kit as required, training provided as required. Annual leave entitlement is 28 days inc. bank holidays. Days and Hours of Work Mon-Friday, 7.30 – 3.30. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1710-1

TreeAbility is looking to recruit experienced climbers and a crew leader either full time or contract. We are a Sevenoaks based Arb Approved company, looking for enthusiastic people who have climbing tickets, both experienced and intermediate level. We do mainly private residential work with some commercial work but no street trees! Our team enjoy what we do so if you think you’d like to work for us, get in touch to have a chat. Salary up to £34k. Check out our http://www.Facebook.com/treeability page or www.treeability.co.uk or call Nick on 07974 918879

Our client is a Surrey based company which has been established for 23 years, carrying out all aspects of tree work across a broad client base . They are looking to recruit a qualified Lead Climber.This is a varied position and involves all aspects of tree work ; you will be responsible for a two or three man team. Candidates must qualified to NPTC CS39, have two years climbing experience and hold a current UK driving licence. The basic pay is is between £12.50 - £15.00PH for a forty hour week or £170/day sub contract . There is 28 days paid annual leave. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1707-4

SRA Tree Services (based in Yateley, Hampshire) is looking for a freelance climber for 1-2days per week. Must have own PPE and hold a valid driver's licence. Competitive rates paid depending on experience. Days are negotiable to help fit in with the applicants other work commitments. Contact Trevor at [email protected] or on 07763 708483 for more info.

Recently felled oak trunk available from Dorking, Surrey. Trunk is in 2 pieces: Piece 1: Diameter 670-700, Circumference ~2300, Length 1700 Piece 2: Diameter 500, Circumference 1600, Length 1200 All sizes approximate though likely to be the smaller measurement Hopefully someone is interested in milling this otherwise would be a shame to chop for firewood... For collection it can be pulled / rolled down a slight slope but would need to be lifted over a short wooden fence at the bottom bordering the property and road (no damage to fence). Given the weight a hydraulic grabber or mini crane would likely be required Thanks for looking, Rowan

TreeAbility is looking to recruit experienced climbers and a crew leader either full time or contract. We are a Sevenoaks based Arb Approved company, looking for enthusiastic people who have climbing tickets, both experienced and intermediate level. We do mainly private residential work with some commercial work but no street trees! Our team enjoy what we do so if you think you’d like to work for us, get in touch to have a chat. Salary up to £32k. Check out our http://www.Facebook.com/treeability page or www.treeability.co.uk or call Nick on 07974 918879

Merrist Wood College still has places available on it's Tree Surgery for Craftsmen course! This 9 week courses, starting on Monday 17 September, consists of two theory days and three practical days per week. Topics include: Tree work operations Tree removal Pruning Preventative and remedial work Ground work Tree biology Soils Pests and diseases Tree knowledge Tree work machinery Chainsaws Specialised tree machinery First Aid at Work (including First Aid for Forestry) And more! For more information (including fees) or to apply, please visit: https://www.merristwood.ac.uk/CourseInformation/ShortCourseDetails.aspx/727000234066644/Arboriculture & Forestry Merrist Wood College in Worplesdon, Surrey (near Guildford) is celebrating 50 years of teaching Arboriculture!

'Fungi and the Management of Trees of All Ages' - delivered by industry expert Jack Kenyon. Two day short course on Thursday 19 April and Friday 20 April, from 9am - 5pm Course fee - £225 (includes a buffet lunch) For more information and to apply, visit - www.merristwood.ac.uk Day 1 - Thursday 19 April A tree is a colony of organisms - some may be hostile, but others are friendly and essential for health, energy reserves and survival. It is estimated there are at least 5 million species of fungi, but only about 100,000 so far are described. You will look at: How some fungi can colonise the wood and compromise the structural integrity of the tree, whilst others can form symbiotic fungal associations with the tree which are essential for the survival of both organisms. How trees use biological defence mechanisms to resist colonisation by micro-organisms, and use processes to limit decay. How the seasonal phenological cycle can cause implications for tree management in terms of what is done, when work is carried out and how much work is appropriate. How trees have extraordinary capabilities of performing complex information processing. Traditionally trees and plants have been thought to be passive, however there is clear evidence of trees being able to identify animals and insects, and distinguish friendly associates from hostile herbivores. How trees use biogenic volatile organic compound chemicals (VOCs) to attract predators of hostile insects, and communicate with each other. Day 2 - Friday 20 April A tree’s life span can be extremely long with some thought to be more than 130,000 years old. The purpose of visual tree assessment is to recognise features which may indicate compromised structural integrity. You will look at: The assessment of decay and reaction wood growth responses, in terms of hazard and risk management, and remedial and preventative maintenance. The evaluation of methods used for internal investigation of trees, sound equipment, micro drills and other approaches such as winch pull tests. Risk management in respect of quantifying risk by probability or foreseeability. The morphology of veteran and ancient trees, considering the process of reiteration in older trees such as new adaptive or traumatic growths which become copies of the parent tree.

I am looking for an experienced freelance climber who is confident with large fells and reduction work. Must have own climbing and PPE kit and preferably climbing saw as well. Daily rate is negotiable. Call me on 01252 370581 if you are interested. Trevor Howes

Competent ground worker required on casual basis. Will prob need 2 days a week at the moment but with a view to going full time in next few months. Must be self employed and chainsaw qualifications much preferred but not essential, but must have common sence and be hard working and practical minded. Driving licence preferred. Will need to get themselves to work, we will not be picking you up in the morning. Contact lee on 07944371863

Groundsman wanted on a casual self employed basis . Must have relevant qualifications and be able to get to site in Lingfield. In busy summer months this is likely to be 4-5 days per week. Also looking for a qualified Climber to assist on a casual basis. Must have own climbing equipment and top handle saw.

LAND SKILLS TRAINING & ASSESSMENTS LTD We require a full time Instructor and Assessor to join our team in Surrey. Ideally applicants should be an approved Lantra Awards Technical Instructor and a registered City and Guilds Assessor for both Ground Based Chainsaw and Aerial Tree Work. The successful applicant will be based at our Dorking office but will be required to travel directly to and from training sites. A company vehicle including fuel will be supplied for work use. Hours will be 8.30am to 4.30am on site but will be flexible in line with course/assessment requirements. The role will include teaching a variety of short courses and assessing certificates of competence mainly in the specialist areas of Arboriculture and Forestry including Use and Maintenance of Chainsaws, Woodchippers, Stumpgrinders, Brushcutters, Tree Felling, Tree Climbing and associated machinery. There will be the opportunity to develop and add further skills in line with the company requirements. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check. Salary and holiday entitlement negotiable in line with current skills. Interested applicants should send their CV to [email protected] for confidential consideration.

LAND SKILLS TRAINING & ASSESSMENTS LTD We require a full time Instructor and Assessor to join our team in Surrey. Ideally applicants should be an approved Lantra Awards Technical Instructor and a registered City and Guilds Assessor for both Ground Based Chainsaw and Aerial Tree Work. The successful applicant will be based at our Dorking office but will be required to travel directly to and from training sites. A company vehicle including fuel will be supplied for work use. Hours will be 8.30am to 4.30am on site but will be flexible in line with course/assessment requirements. The role will include teaching a variety of short courses and assessing certificates of competence mainly in the specialist areas of Arboriculture and Forestry including Use and Maintenance of Chainsaws, Woodchippers, Stumpgrinders, Brushcutters, Tree Felling, Tree Climbing and associated machinery. There will be the opportunity to develop and add further skills in line with the company requirements. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check. Salary and holiday entitlement negotiable in line with current skills. Interested applicants should send their CV to [email protected] for confidential consideration.