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Freelance climber from Perthshire, with two years climbing experience and five in forestry. Fully qualified and insured. Looking for work all over Scotland. Pm for inquiries

Due to considerable expansion Royal Oak Tree Services Ltd are seeking multiple motivated, hard working individuals to join their growing friendly team. The position is rewarded with an industry leading rate of pay, training and promotional opportunities amongst other benefits. The perfect candidate will need to be friendly, hard working, motivated and have a keen interest in the industry. If this sounds like you please read on. Salary is negotiable dependent on experience and competency level The Position The climber (arborist) position is a full time contract working 5 days per week (Monday - Friday). Crucially the individual has to have a very keen interest in the industry and knowledge of the industry and willing to share among other team members. Full support will be given to the right individuals and regular CPD to increase the level of Knowledge and experience. If relocating help will be provided. Knowledge of mechanical arb is an advantage We ask that our team members are available from 7am - approx 5pm every day The role will comprise of climbing arborist duties with groundsman duties including jumping between the highways maintenance side initially and commercial and domestic sides. The company completes all kinds of arboricultural work from hedge trimming to tree felling and low impact forestry, one of our team leaders will be on site to support you with all types of support that you may need. Qualifications Please note: For this position, only applicants with ALL of the essential qualifications will be considered. The qualifications that we need for this position are: Essential: Full Driving Licence Climbing Certificate NPTC Unit 201/202 NPTC Unit 203 NPTC Unit 206/306 NPTC Unit 308 Benefits In return for your hard work we don’t just offer a very competitive rate of pay. Additionally we give you: 37 days holiday 1 extra paid day off for your birthday Discounts at shops, restaurants and other retail Annual spending money or subsidiary for holidays Charitable support Company pension And much more For more information please contact us. Salary of £40,000 Per Annum Overtime additional on top

Royal Oak Tree Services Ltd are seeking multiple motivated, hard working individuals to join their growing friendly team. The position is rewarded with an industry leading rate of pay, training and promotional opportunities amongst other benefits. The perfect candidate will need to be friendly, hard working, motivated and have a keen interest in the industry. If this sounds like you please read on. The Position The climber (arborist) position is a full time contract working 5 days per week (Monday - Friday). We ask that our team members are available from 7am - approx 5pm every day for the working day as we usually meet at the yard at 7:45am. The role will comprise of climbing arborist duties with groundsman duties included. The company completes all kinds of arboricultural work from hedge trimming to tree felling and one of our team leaders will be on site to support you with all types of support that you may need. Qualifications Please note: For this position, only applicants with ALL of the essential qualifications will be considered. We have another position that will be advertised today that we hope you will consider. The qualifications that we need for this position are: Essential: Full Driving Licence Climbing Certificate NPTC Unit 201/202 NPTC Unit 203 NPTC Unit 206/306 NPTC Unit 308 *Benefits* In return for your hard work we don’t just offer a very competitive rate of pay. Additionally we give you: 37 days holiday 1 extra paid day off for your birthday Discounts at shops, restaurants and other retail Annual spending money or subsidiary for holidays Charitable support Company pension Minimum 30 hour per week contract And much more For more information please contact us. 01241 828035/07980914101 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £27,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Finally managed to get my firewood situation sorted; Woohoo 🥳 Found a local supplier in the local Nairn area doing hardwood logs at £70 per cubic bag, delivered. That's a nice saving from the £98/£120 per cube quoted by others locally. Six cube ordered and more to come. Got to fill that woodshed 👍 I don't have all the OP details, as the lads still on holiday. But if there's anyone else around the local area that is looking for hardwood and wants more info, message me directly.

Root and Branch Arboriculture Ltd. have vacancies for both a Climbing Arborist and a Grounds Person, both on a part time basis (generally 3 days a week). If you would like to join a small, professional arb. team working for both domestic and commercial clients across Edinburgh and the Lothians, this may be just the place for you! You should hold industry specific qualifications, relevant work experience and have a sound work ethic. A driving licence is essential as our yard is well off the bus route. HGV licence and Lorry Mounted Crane Operator certificate would also be an advantage but not essential. For initial enquiries and job specification please email [email protected] http://www.rootandbrancharboriculture.co.uk/

Hello I’m a climber from Scotland, I’m wondering if anybody knows any good areas in Scotland where I can safely and legally climb trees to help me practice. Im not sure the laws that surround climbing with ropes freely in woodlands in Scotland? so yeah if there’s any area anybody knows that’s a favourite for climbing around Edinburgh, Glasgow or the north of Scotland? thanks Macauley Pryde

Hi looking for work I have my nptc maintances cross cut Small felling Climbing and rescue airel cutting Blue CPCS 360 above and below 10ton with lifting ops have done excavator work for 3 years with in plant hire and been doing tree surgry for 3 years now got experinces in all aspects in tree work have my own saws own climbing kit all my ppe own car clean car license. am willing to travel if you would like to know more give me a call on 07915300773 am based in east ayrshire Scotland *Thanks*

Evening all, This one concerns trees on development sites that are protected via stipulations in planning conditions (ie not due to TPO or being in a CA). My question is when (if at all) do such conditions lapse or become unenforcable? It seems to me daft that a condition designed to protect trees during development can end up meaning a tree owner can't, for example, then prune or work on their trees without LPA permission in years to come. I've scanned the legislation (T&CP (Scotland) Act) and various circulars, plus done a search on here but can't find a proper answer. How long can LPAs use planning conditions to protect trees before a TPO is required? Is there a mechanism for getting them revoked? I ask for two reasons - firstly a client is asking and I don't have the right answer. Second, I'm tiring of searching for planning conditions (esp on recent new builds) where the tree detail is buried somewhere and often conditions were applied to plots (not the current postal address) and therefore in pin/haystack territory. My LPA places the onus on us to search, because they have to search the same system and have neither the staff nor the time to tell us what we need to know. I'm hoping Jules might have a view! Cheers, Ed

Accepting waste from arb work to use in our nature garden, as mulch etc. Please email us to arrange drop off. This is a private residence.

Free lance climber with over 10 years experience. Fully insured PLI / ELI. Fully kitted out, big saws, 2.5 ton trailer small chipper, rigging gear, etc, etc. Based near Glasgow, available across the central belt. Rates negotiable depending on work / gear required and distance traveled. Message for full details

Hi looking for work got my nptc maintances cross cut small felling climbing airel cutting and cpcs 360 above and below 10ton with lifting operations. I have done excavator work for 3 years with in plant hire and been doing tree surgry for 3 years now got experinces in all aspects in tree work have my own top handle saw and climbing kit and all my ppe own car clean car license. am willing to travel if you would like to know more give me a call on 07915300773 am based in east ayrshire Scotland *Thanks*

Hi looking for work got my nptc maintances cross cut small felling climbing airel cutting and cpcs 360 above and below 10ton with lifting operations. I have done excavator work for 3 years with in plant hire and been doing tree surgry for 3 years now got experinces in all aspects in tree work have my own top handle saw and climbing kit and all my ppe own car clean car license. am willing to travel. if you would like to know more give me a call on 07915300773 am based in east ayrshire Scotland and willing to work *Thanks*

Hi everyone, I am new to the site and new to the world of Arbioculture as I'm changing career from personal training but excited to learn and work in a great industry. I am from Inverness, Scotland. I will be going to college in September doing an hnc in arbioculture but want to know what relevant tickets I will have to get to work in the industry at any level and gain experience while I learn. Would appreciate any advice. Thank you, Matt

Required for large contract in Scotland - PTS will be necessary but possibility of training for right persons. good rates of pay. full PPE SAWS Equipment and certificates required. send c.v. / email in first instance to [email protected] or call 07794167589

Hello Hello I've been working in the industry for around 3 years now and I'm in my second year of studying Arb' at Inverness Forestry College. I've been a member of the Arboriculture Association for almost two years and it seems to me that we never seem to have any training/workshops/talks etc from the AA North of the central belt. (Please correct me if I'm wrong.) As a student/arborist in training I would love to attend many of the events/training that the AA put on but the nearest are in Edinburgh or similar. I'm based out of Aberdeenshire so once you include the cost of the course, travel, accommodation (depending on times) and the loss of a days work then it's just too much money. I know guys working full time who are not happy with this either. So I'm hoping some of you will help me change that... I've been in contact with Duncan Slater about giving his Tree Fork Assessment workshop at the Scottish School of Forestry in Culloden. He is willing to do so but his funding comes from the AA. He has passed me the contact details of the relevant person at the AA so I can request that they put on the workshop. I feel the request will be better received if I already have evidence of a wider interest for the workshop to go ahead. Here's a link to an article about Duncans' work: https://www.trees.org.uk/News-Blog/Branch-News/Assessment-of-Tree-Fork-Workshops-announced One of the guys I work for has been to the workshop and highly recommended it to me, which makes me feel it is worth the effort. If any of you are interested can you comment below so that I can gauge how much support there is for this to go ahead. I feel once we've had a successful workshop we may be able to open the gates for more! I'd love to hear your thoughts either way. Cheers in advance Amy

Hello to our ARB Talkers in Scotland, Hopefully some of you enjoyed the recent Scotland Branch Lecutres and AGM Event. We're pleased to confirm the first 2 Arboricultural Association Training courses of the year, taking place at Inverness College. Paul Smith will run a Free 'ARB Approved Contractor Workshop' on Tuesday 20th March: https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/Course-Detail?id=BA7A5FBD-444C-4C68-977F-4212BBB9A379 Then on 21st March Paul will instruct one of our most popular courses 'BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations': https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/Course-Detail?id=7144A50C-D042-41A9-9FA8-F47FAA69B6B6 There will be more courses added by the AA Scotland Branch throughout 2018, but if these are well attended then we'll have the backing to facilitate more events in Inverness and further afield. If there's something you'd like to see then don't forget to take the Scotland Branch Training Survey and let us know: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SJZ68TW Finally if you'd like to get more involved with the Branch then please contact a representative: https://www.trees.org.uk/Branches/Scotland They are a passionate and friendly bunch, the branch gained an unprecedented 30 new members last year so it's a great time to get involved. Many Thanks, Steve

Hello to our ARB Talkers in Scotland, Hopefully some of you enjoyed the recent Scotland Branch Lecutres and AGM Event. We're pleased to confirm the first 2 Arboricultural Association Training courses of the year, taking place at Inverness College. Paul Smith will run a Free 'ARB Approved Contractor Workshop' on Tuesday 20th March: https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/Course-Detail?id=BA7A5FBD-444C-4C68-977F-4212BBB9A379 Then on 21st March Paul will instruct one of our most popular courses 'BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations': https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/Course-Detail?id=7144A50C-D042-41A9-9FA8-F47FAA69B6B6 There will be more courses added by the AA Scotland Branch throughout 2018, but if these are well attended then we'll have the backing to facilitate more events in Inverness and further afield. If there's something you'd like to see then don't forget to take the Scotland Branch Training Survey and let us know: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SJZ68TW Finally if you'd like to get more involved with the Branch then please contact a representative: https://www.trees.org.uk/Branches/Scotland They are a passionate and friendly bunch, the branch gained an unprecedented 30 new members last year so it's a great time to get involved. Many Thanks, Steve

Hello, Is anyone North of the central belt going to the AA Scottish Branch AGM tomorrow? I was hoping to share at least some of the journey with people but so far no luck and it's a 4 hour journey for me. I'm coming from Aberdeenshire but I could easily stop along the way to share the journey. *fingers crossed* someone's going! Cheers Amy

Looking for work as a groundsman or climber in Edinburgh and surrounding area. Have 2 years experience. Have my own climbing kit. Have my own car. Worked for many different companies/people and built up some great experience. I have the following tickets: Ground Based Chainsaw Operation, Tree Climbing and Rescue, Aerial Cutting/Free-fall Technique. Please get in touch: Simon 07972 928 098.

Hi, I am making a career move into arboriculture and keen to get work initially as a groundsman, landscaping or similar. I am 43 years old and physically fit with a strong professional work ethic, am reliable, hardworking and self motivated. Recently I gained the CS30/CS31 ticket and in the new year I am scheduled for NPTC Woodchipper and First Aid FAW+F and am also currently studying towards ABC Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture. As you can see I am keen to learn and progress but I am fully aware how difficult it will be to get some experience so am looking to you to help me out. If you can do with some assistance and wouldn't mind offering some guidance in return I would consider working free of charge. I am based in Dundee but would work anywhere in the central belt, Perthshire, Aberdeenshire, Fife, Angus, Glasgow or possibly further afield. I have my own PPE and 4x4. To discuss give me a ring on 07729515035, email [email protected] or reply back here. Looking forward to hearing from you, Grant Bain.

Hi there guys just a quick question about getting new clients, obviously there is the conventional ways like website advertising and word of mouth etc. But I'm looking for anyone with tried and tested less conventional ways of reaching people in need of tree works?

“Put me in a harness and a rope and a chain saw, and I’m at home.” Nestled in the rolling green hills west of Edinburgh, Sandy and Fiona take pride in their handmade furniture and beautifully landscaped yard. For 17 years, Sandy ran a successful tree surgeon business called Treeshape. “I came back from New Zealand in 1999,” Sandy shares, “with nothing at that time, after already having 20 year’s experience. I saw there was an open market for tree surgeons and just went for it, basically because it was new, real competition. I’ve built up my yard, the field, equipment, forestry mulchers, chippers, grinders, stump grinders…but after reaching a certain age, it started to hurt, and bureaucracy kicked in as well.” He laughs. “It was just too much and it wasn’t enjoyable anymore. So I sold a lot of my equipment and bought sawmills and sharpeners and setters.” Sandy and Fiona previously had a Wood-Mizer LT20 sawmill, which they used to process trees on a nominal basis, and used the timber to build some personal projects. “It was such a good sawmill that I went for another Wood-Mizer,” Sandy comments. “Not only because the machine is good, but the backup too. I’ve always been well looked after by Wood-Mizer.” Sandy’s purchase of the brand new WM1000 wide-cutting sawmill was the first of its kind in Scotland. With the WM1000, logs can be sawed in half, into quarters, or into wide slabs directly for special projects. The operator safely controls all cutting functions while standing on a platform that moves with the head. The WM1000 was perfect for Sandy’s budding business, so he ordered the highest specs for a more powerful machine, a wider blade, and a full blade sharpening package. Wood-Mizer’s Scotland agent, Keith Threadgall shares. “Since nobody was doing it in Scotland at the time, he thought it would provide a good service, being able to mill up big large bits of timber.” Sandy and Keith were especially excited about the blade sharpening package. “A lot of customers in Scotland are starting to buy their own blade packages,” Keith shares. “They prefer to do their own blades.” Sandy was surprised at the ease in which he could clean, lubricate, and sharpen his blades. In the eastern region of Scotland, the weather is pretty changeable. But with the WM1000, Sandy doesn’t need to go outside to operate his sawmill. “It’s electric, it’s inside—it covers all my needs. And it’s very affordable for what it does. With a quick clean and lube, it’s ready to saw.” “I’m doing it because I like doing it, and I can take time to learn to do it correctly. Hopefully at the end of it, I can have some furniture and be able to provide a service to mill for other people.” And, shortly after making a few pieces of furniture, Sandy’s friends began requesting more. “So my business is basically going to be an in-house, contract saw miller. I can haul timber with my Unimog 2100 forestry trailer/crane. And I can be part tree surgeon when I feel like it, and a furniture maker too,” Sandy said with a smile. “A lot of oversized timber just gets turned into firewood and wasted, or just gets burned,” he explains. They make it a point to salvage the trees they work on as tree surgeons and use the leftover wood in their own projects. “Even the sawdust is a product,” Sandy says. Sandy’s business has just started, but it’s already rapidly growing. Sandy is planning ahead and working to find some new contacts so his hobby can become a service for others. “With a good job, you get rewards,” he explains. “The main thing is, be honest. And then be thorough!” By Bethany Faubion View full article

Hello, I'm a self employed groundie with two years part time experience looking for work in the North East of Scotland. I'm based in the Aberdeenshire area but would be willing to travel for the right job. I've just finished my HNC in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry so I am available full time for the next few months and part time thereafter. I have: HNC in horticulture Full Clean Drivers licence and own transport (with ten years driving experience). Tickets 201 Carry out maintenance of chainsaw and cutting system 202 Cross-cut timber using a chainsaw 203 Fell and process trees up to 380mm CS38 Climb Trees and Perform Arial Rescue Woodchipper I am looking to do more tickets when the funds become available. I am used to working on the ground for climbers and MEWPs. I have experience using a tracked chipper, hedge cutting, snedding, crosscutting - mostly small to medium trees, stump grinding, log splitting and some traffic management. I have all my own PPE but no tools at present. If interested please contact me here, or on:07743191943 Cheers Amy

Hi Guys, Was just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction, Im just finishing off some chainsaw and climbing quals and am starting to look for work in the Industry. Im happy to do anything, just a foot in the door would be amazing. Im enthusiastic and hard working would ideally like to be in the South West Scotland. But ill relocate anywhere if theres work. Thanks Rhods