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I am looking to subby for some occasional days from now until the end of summer, in and around bristol. Happy to do ground work or climb whatever is required. Fully ticketed for small fell, chainsaw maintenance, aerial rescue and chainsaw from rope and harness. 2 years climbing experience, 3 years on the ground. 30 years old, have my own transport and gear. Shoot me a message if interested.

ARB Show 2023 sponsored by Först Friday 12 – Saturday 13 May 2023 The one-stop shop for tree care professionals - Tickets on sale now Free entry for Arboricultural Association Members ARB Show Tickets Exhibitor Booking The ARB Show returns to Westonbirt for a celebration of the world of tree care. After a four year wait, the must visit event for arborists brings a host of new activities. Tickets are now on sale for the biggest UK show dedicated to arboriculture, promising a unique experience for all those with a passion for trees and the tree care industry. We’re delighted to announce that the 22nd ARB Show welcomes a new main event sponsor in Först. The partnership between the Arboricultural Association and Europe's leading manufacturer of commercial wood chippers will help the event continue to grow, evolving activities and attractions for both the industry and the public. Först will be announcing some exciting plans in the coming months. Nicola Shepherd, UK Marketing Manager at Först commented: “We’re hugely excited to be the main sponsor at the ARB Show 2023. The show is an important date in the arboriculture calendar and gives the industry the chance to come together and celebrate all things arb as well as showcase new products and innovations and we’re extremely proud to be supporting that. Först has seen rapid growth over the last ten years and thanks to our loyal customers are now 3x the size of the next largest woodchipper manufacturer in the UK and Europe. Sponsoring at the ARB Show gives us the perfect opportunity to look after our existing customers, with our notorious Först hospitality, and welcome new ones.” Visitors will be able to enjoy a showground featuring a new Först demonstration arena and meet some of the biggest brands across the arboricultural industry. Surrounded by one of the most important tree collections in the world, this showcase of the latest industry innovations and technology also has a new focus on interactive attractions. The Arb Worker Zone gives arborists the chance to get impartial advice about climbing kit and techniques or have a go with daily practical demonstrations. The Arborists’ Workshop returns with top industry experts sharing knowledge on a range of subjects. For those that want to test their skills against the best, knot tying and throwline competitions will be open to all. While the ARB Show Open Climbing Competition will be a heated contest drawing climbers of all levels from across the UK and Ireland. It’s no secret that trees are good for us, providing a wide range of benefits to society. Yet, not everyone knows about the profession which stewards these trees: arboriculture. For the first time the public-focused Tree Care Forum will take place alongside ARB Show. The area will feature talks and activities on the importance of arboriculture and the tree care community for the general public. The return of this flagship industry show represents a chance for the arb community to reunite and for us to cultivate a wider appreciation for arboriculture. Association CEO John Parker said: “We’re thrilled to be back at Westonbirt. The ARB Show is our biggest single opportunity to bring together our industry and the public who have such a keen interest in trees. These in-person gatherings are one of the keys to building a vibrant tree care community, with opportunities to share ideas and experiences.” ARB Show tickets are now available to book, with free entry available for Arboricultural Association and ISA members. Entry includes access to the National Arboretum. ARB Show Tickets Exhibitor Booking

Does anyone have 2 camping tickets I can buy and make an offer on, gutted I’ve missed them as got group of guys going already that I’m supposed to be with🙄 unless anyones got any idea where to sleep rough 🤣

Currently studying Arboriculture and Urban Forestry in Inverness and very keen to get my CS30/31. Wondered if anyone is providing training and assesments with assesment location provided by assesor, despite lockdown or very soon after lockdown is lifted? There's quite a few students seeking their basic chainsaw tickets so could put together a group if needed. Also if anyone needs a ground worker in the area, I'm physically fit and willing to learn!

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

We are looking for a groundsman for maximum 4 days per week or less if that suits. Ideally have basic tickets and own boots, etc. self-employed. We are based in Brentwood, Essex. Small company, lots of work. Give me a call for a chat, Nick on 07714413081 or email [email protected]

I have 19 months of experience working as an arborist. I have my own climbing kit. I am extremely fit, hard working and motivated. I enjoy physical work and I have a good head for heights. I have done the first 3 tickets (chainsaw and maintenance, climbing and aerial rescue, climbing using a chainsaw) and plan to keep gaining more qualifications as my career progresses. I have gained some great experience working for 9 different companies and people. I have been working with the same company for the last 8 months and I have been climbing on a regular basis. I also have experience in landscaping including using a strimmer, brush cutter and hedging. I have my own car. Please feel free to get in touch. 07972 928 098. [email protected]

I have 19 months of experience working as an arborist. I have my own climbing kit. I am extremely fit, hard working and motivated. I enjoy physical work and I have a good head for heights. I have done the first 3 tickets (chainsaw and maintenance, climbing and aerial rescue, climbing using a chainsaw) and plan to keep gaining more qualifications as my career progresses. I have gained some great experience working for 9 different companies and people. I have been working with the same company for the last 8 months and I have been climbing on a regular basis. I also have experience in landscaping including using a strimmer, brush cutter and hedging. I have my own car. Please feel free to get in touch. 07972 928 098. [email protected]

Names Ellis. I have my own ppe and climbing kit. Tickets. I can drag, sned, chip, stump grind, use a rigging block, sharpen a chainsaw. I've been in the game 4 years. Highly motivated for all aspects of tree work. Give me the chance and I'll even jump up a dirty Hawthorne. I like to think I know what I'm doing. I've worked for over 15 companys free lance grounding. Always looking for work. Call or text on 07593425217 or email at [email protected]. References upon request from skilled and reputable arborists.

hi I'm ryan, I'm 19 years young and looking to burst into the arb industry recently got my chipper ticket and my grounds tickets ( cs30/31 ) looking for a full time job with a tree company, hoping to progress eventually. cheers for reading please email [email protected] or ring 07891091028

im interested in finding out more about doing the correct MO units for forest harvesters and forwarders, haven't had much luck around the south east (sussex/Kent) and wondered if anyone knew about it ? or is the best way to learn by getting on the machine first ?

Hi all, my first post here! I recently decided to explore the world of Arboriculture and after doing a large amount of research and spending a day with a local Arborist, I quickly realised that this is an avenue I want to follow. I'm 23, and at present I have a good understanding of the job, but little experience, no equipment and no qualifications. I am eager to change this as quickly as possible. I work an unrelated retail job, 3 days a week. I'm in a fairly fortunate position, in that I am able to reasonably support myself on this (Although I don't have a disposable income), leaving myself time to work any opportune groundwork/labour jobs that may come my way. Should Arboriculture become a solid job for me, I'd happily leave my current job to make it a living. I'm fairly well read on what qualifications and skills are required to make myself attractive to a prospective employer, but my question is primarily pertinent to the progression one should follow in order to achieve this as quickly and cost effectively as possible. I understand that there are employers who will take on trainees/apprentices and partially/entirely fund their tickets, but they still seem to expect candidates to be qualified in CS30/31 and Climbing/Aerial Rescue. This immediately requires me to drop something in the area of £1500-2500 on PPE, climbing gear and training before I'm at a stage where I am even a viable candidate. That's a lot of hours to make up! Don't get me wrong - I'm not opposed to an initial outlay if it is a sensible and worthwhile one. My question is whether I'd be throwing money up the wall, and if you would do things differently. I'm also aware that I can work as a cheap labourer while I build up my funds and equipment, which I fully intend to do. However I want to make myself as employable as possible, because I know that a brash dragger is only worth so much when there are more qualified groundworkers available. I apologise for rambling, and I'll attempt to summarise. How would you spend your early time and money, in order to make yourself an attractive candidate to a prospective employer? Cheers guys! Lewis.

I'm currently doing a arb & forestry couse and in about a years time i will be able to go for my climbing and chainsaw test. I don't want to spend money on doing a 1 week course now so i was just wondering. What tree work can i do without having any tickets.

Hi, I've got 2 spare tickets for the APF. They are in Ealing. Perhaps a donation to the Children's Charity would be appropriate Here's the trickey part:confused1: PM ME!!! if you want them