Course Detail

16/09/2024

Gloucestershire

BS5837-240916-MALT

Simon Cox

6 hours

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course you will be able to:​

•         Describe the need for a tree survey to inform design, demolition and construction proposals.
•         Understand the minimum requirements of a survey, according to BS5837.
•         Collect data in accordance with BS5837, using a suitable format.
•         Assign trees to an appropriate category and a sub-category, as required by BS5837.
•         Have an understanding of the equipment and programs in the marketplace to undertake accurate data collection and surveying.

Who is the course aimed at?

The course is aimed at any person, in any industry, involved in undertaking or reviewing BS5837 reports.

This course entitles you to CEU's see this link 

Course Content:

Course content

• Introduction - BS5837 overview

• What data to collect during tree surveying, what is it used for?

• Tree data collection equipment and how it is used

• In field data recording and organisation

• Outdoor practical exercises – measurement and collection of data

• Overview of tree categorisation and subjectivity

• Workshop on categories, criteria, and sub-categories

• Outdoor practical exercises – Assessment and categorisation of trees

• Summing up and questions

Facilities/Equipment required

• Boots, outdoor clothing for all weathers

• Tree surveying equipment

• Clipboard

• Diameter tape

• Measuring tape/wheel

• Height measuring device (Hypsometer, clinometer, etc.)

Course Materials provided:

• Notepad

• Pen

Certification:

Arboricultural Association attendance certificate

Course will include some outdoor practical sessions (please bring suitable clothing for indoor and outdoor sessions)

Refreshments and lunch are provided

Module Pre-requisites:

Arboricultural consultants/surveyors Tree officers: any person working in Arboricultural with an understanding of BS5837 survey’s and tree identification. Other industries Architects, Landscape Architects, developers, planning authorities.