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Hi 😊 we've been chatting with the Green Skills Hub lately and they've asked us to share this survey. It's quick (4 mins... I've done it) anonymous, unless you want feedback, and will help them understand more about how they can support the green sector. Here's the link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TX6HWPF We've a week to do it but if you could do it now, just to get it done, it would be great. Thanks either way😊Kate

Hi all - looking for some help, I write for a publication called Cranes & Access and was hoping to get a better understanding of how the Arb industry feels about using powered access (MEWPs/cherry pickers) and cranes for an article I am writing. I’d be interested to hear from anyone that either uses them on a regular basis; uses them sporadically; and those that have never or will never use them. To take part in the survey, please click on the link below. You will only be required to answer 5 questions and it shouldn’t take longer than a minute. http://bit.ly/CnA_Arb All submissions are completely anonymously with the data being used to work out the averages of the industry as a whole. Saying that, if you would like to provide further thoughts and opinions on the subject there is space to do so after completing the survey. Thanks! Ed

Hi all, I currently work 5 days a week for a company as an arb surveyor/consultant. I am looking to earn some extra cash by carrying out some local surveys and providing reports on weekends for mostly risk assessments and tree management reports. I may end up doing some small BS5837 and subsidence reports but will mostly do these through work due to the complexity and other reasons. Are there any liability/insurance etc. issues I need to sort before I can get started? I am fully qualified with several years experience. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

I'm starting to wonder whether life as an independent consultant would be the way to go. Can anyone advise on a suitable setup in terms of a GPS device to collect the survey data, and software to collect and download the tree survey data and produce tree plans, especially plans for BS5837? I can write my own professional AIA and AMS report and would rather do my own tree protection plans than pay for someone else to do them. I presume I would need some sort of professional indemnity insurance too. Any advice welcome as this is all new to me.

Hi guys and girls, i am a second year BSc student doing an assignment on battery equipment and lowering carbon footprints, if you could help me by filling in the questionnaire below and giving me your opinions in the comments on this forum it would be greatly appreciated. thank you in advance for helping me out. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAO__cVLDKpUNjUzQ0VCTkNEWEVPQUhWVkpTRTBFRlpKNy4u

Location: Tetbury, Gloucestershire Salary: from £26,000 depending on experience About us: Keystone is passionate about the delivery of exceptional quality ecological consultancy services and engaging with clients from all sectors to deliver benefits for wildlife and mitigate environmental harm. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and skilled Arboricultural Consultant to work closely with our Ecology Team on projects with relevant arboricultural constraints and also independently on arboricultural lead projects. Keystone Ecology would particularly like to hear from Arboricultural specialists who are interested in improving their knowledge of ecological surveys and consultancy, with the potential to work towards a survey licence for bats, while helping to develop knowledge and experience of arboricultural surveys and assessments within our existing ecology team. About the Arboricultural Consultant role: Keystone has a permanent full-time position available for an Arboricultural Consultant. The role will involve the management and delivery of arboricultural related projects in addition to assisting with larger ecological projects with the opportunity to influence the future development of the business. Duties of the Arboricultural Consultant role: Typical works include: Undertaking arboricultural surveys and assessments in accordance with best practice; Producing technically accurate reports and plans; Managing projects to ensure budget and timescale delivery Liaison with clients, contracts, sub-contractors and statutory bodies You would need to live within commuting distance of the Tetbury area and be prepared to work throughout the UK. Requirements of the Arboricultural Consultant role: Essential: A degree in a relevant discipline - arboricultural or forestry A Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent QCF Level ¾ qualification) At least three years experience of arboricultural assessments in the consultancy sector, independently delivering arboricultural services including the application of industry standard methodologies (BS5837:2012, BS 8545:2014, BS3998: 2010) Knowledge of relevant policy and legislation relating to arboricultural matters Be highly competent in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, GIS and preferably AutoCad Have strong report writing skills The ability to communicate appropriately with a diverse range of clients Experience of remote and independent field working Ability to accommodate flexible/unsociable working hours A sound understanding of issues relating to site safety and supervision Proven track record of successful project management Evidence of recent active training and CPD within the arboricultural industry A member of the Arboricultural Association A full UK driving licence Beneficial A CSCS card LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector Certificate Experience conducting bat and other protected species surveys A Natural England Class Bat Licence CS38 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Certificate Benefits offered: The opportunity to establish and develop an arboricultural team within a reputable and well respected Ecological Consultancy and Contracting company during an exciting period of growth and development. We offer a competitive salary, pension, bonus scheme and health insurance combined with excellent options for career progression within the team as it expands. We are committed to understanding and fulfilling the training aspirations of our consultants. If you are interested or would like further information please respond via Arbtalk or alternatively call 01666 503687 or via email on [email protected] Many thanks for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.

Dear Fellow Arborist, I am currently undertaking a BSc in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry at Myerscough College, part of the University of Central Lancashire. As part of this I am looking into the question “How Are Arboricultural Arising's Being Processed?” I am particularly interested in the potential for further development of the tree hub/ tree station provision. A tree hub/ tree station is a place where locally sourced arisings from arboriculture work can be brought to be processed to prevent them becoming waste. The arisings are then recycled and reused in an environmentally efficient manner that makes money for the cooperative. I would be very grateful if you could, complete the short questionnaire detailed below to help me with this. Information provided will be treated with strict confidence and individuals and firms will not be identified. The questionnaire should only take several minutes of your time. Kind Regards John McGowan https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/T2ZQGVZ

Hi Folks, I thought i'd pass on this survey from the group who launched the new Arborist apprenticeship standard earlier this year. It takes about 10 minutes so if you've got any spare time please have a look at it. Full press release below. Thanks, Steve Take the Survey here: https://surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8FT53WY Following the successful launch of the arborist, forest operative and horticulture and landscape operative apprenticeships in England, earlier this year, the employer-led partnership behind the initiative is now asking the question, does industry require apprenticeships for managerial or advanced technical roles? The trailblazer partnership, which includes 50 industry employers, is now investigating if there is demand for managerial or advanced technical apprenticeships, by consulting with employers in the sector, to determine if new apprenticeships are necessary, and what skills they should contain. A coalition of arboriculture, forestry, horticulture and landscape industries have already been successfully developing apprenticeship standards since 2015, under the new process, often known as ‘trailblazer’. Trailblazers continue to be at the forefront of Government apprenticeship reforms in England and apprentices are now being recruited to the three new standards, which were announced in the summer. A fourth apprenticeship standard for horticulture and landscape supervisor, is currently in the approval process. Simon Rotheram, Managing Director of Beechwood Trees, commented: “It is vital that the industry provides feedback on the requirement of a new apprenticeship for managers. A lack of informed response now, may result in the wrong decision being made for future generations, resulting in a major skills gap for supervisor level arborists, and other supervisory industry roles, looking to develop their careers into more managerial positions.” If you think your organisation might benefit from an apprenticeship for managers or advanced technicians, it is imperative that you complete the questionnaire, before the 2nd January 2018. Take the Survey: https://surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8FT53WY https://www.trees.org.uk/News-Blog/News/Industry-asks,-should-we-have-apprentices-for-mana

Dear All, Newbie to Arbtalk but about 6 or so months ago I spotted a post where someone recommended a guy for doing tree surveys who used some whiz-kid super GPS or similar technical gear to put trees on an electronical topographical map so that it could be used for making a management plan for woodland. I have spend the best part of 5 hours trying to find this post. At the time, I rang up the bloke and spoke to him and foolishly cannot find my record of the conversation. So, my request is if you are the guy I rang up (my wood is near Oxford and is about 20 acres) or if you were the original adviser who posted a recommendation of him or know of the post.... Please advise! Any other recommendations welcome as I have now joined forces with my next door neighbours and the acreage is now near 100 with another neighbour "thinking" of joining us which would end up nearer 150 acres... Yours CJDG

Hi all, genuinely asking for a friend current price for a pucker BS5837 Survey and Report? Also current price for Condition Survey? Context? 3 Mature trees in garden/road by boundary of fence line and one extension to property required...

Hi folks! Apologies if I'm posting in the wrong place - am just looking for some advice about tree surveys. I work in a newly appointed role and have been asked to have the trees on site surveyed for safety reasons. Now I've been asked to get some quotes, but I can't see as that's really possible is it unless the work is actually undertaken? Or is it a case of supplying as much info as possible about what's on site to get a ball park figure? And also what should I be looking for in a company to approach for the work? (I'm in Northamptonshire if that helps and anyone can recommend). There are various trees on the premises (which covers between 30 and 40 acres), some are mature, others are very young, and there's a broad mixture of species. Also what would qualify as a tree to be surveyed? Or is that down to the client? Say for example, yew - where is the line drawn between it being a large shrub/hedge and a tree Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I am conducting a research project at De Montfort University together with The National Forest Company and The Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP). We are looking for information and advice on how The National Forest Company can increase the supply of biomass from woodlands within The National Forest. We are looking for people who are involved in woodland management, as we hope that with their experience in this field, they can provide valuable input on the issue of managing woodlands to supply biomass. If you feel that you meet this criterion, I would like to invite you to take part in the following survey which should take no more than a few minutes to complete. The survey starts with an introduction page and a second page with some background information on The National Forest. At the end of the survey you will be asked to provide some basic demographic information about the organisation that you work for. I hope that you will take part in this survey as it will provide valuable data for the project, and the results may help to stimulate the supply of biomass within The National Forest. You help is greatly appreciated. The survey can be found at here. Thanks, Rod

Hi, we are currently looking for participants for an online survey. We are really interested in your opinion about climate change and related issues. You can support important research and win great cash prizes. Please find the blurb and link below. I would be thankful if many of you could spare a couple of minutes and complete the survey. Thanks Sandra Win £200. Participants for online study required (University of East Anglia). We are recruiting participants for a study about opinions on climate change and related issues. You can win one of four cash prizes (£200, 3 x £50) and support important research at the University of East Anglia. You must be over 18 and a UK resident to take part in this study. The online study will take about 20 minutes. You can complete it from any computer with internet access. Please click on the following link to the study: https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9vnaLqtmZZe19Xv PS: if you have any further questions or concerns, you can contact me directly: [email protected]

Below is a link to a brief survey in regards communication about forests. It takes literally less than a minute, although there is a box to vent your spleen about anything you want to add. Forest Communication Survey We would really appreciate the comments of those working in industry. Many Thanks