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TREES and BATS
Arboricultural Association Guidance Note 1 (Second Edition), May 2003

This new and authoritative work is an essential reference tool for anyone dealing with trees and/or bats. Author Andrew Cowan of ArborEcology Ltd.
(www.arborecology.co.uk)
is an arboriculturist specialising in tree ecology, wildlife legislation and is licensed by English Nature to survey and handle bats.

The purpose of this Guidance Note is to provide information and advice in respect of bats, their conservation and habitat management within the UK. Legal aspects are discussed, and the framework of national policy and international obligations are explained.

The Guidance Note considers bats and arboriculture in relation to the planning process and development control, also best practice for management and, where necessary, the removal of trees with potential to provide bat habitat.

The document is an essential reference for local authority arboricultural officers, arboricultural and ecological consultants, arboricultural and conservation contractors, land and estate managers, licensed bat workers and concerned members of the public.
Planting and Managing Amenity Woodlands
Arboricultural Association Guidance Note 3
Guidance Note 4 Cover Visual Amenity Valuation of Trees and Woodlands
 (The Helliwell System)
Arboricultural Association Guidance Note 4

Current Helliwell Point Values:

From 1st January 2010
Note: Due to a negative RPI announced in Jan 2010
(for the first time since records began)
this year’s point value has gone down
by 0.5% of the 2009 value

Individual Trees: £25.87
Woodlands: £103.48

Preparing for Prosecution
Arboricultural Association Guidance Note 6

New from the AA to help those faced with the prospect of prosecuting (or being prosecuted).

Most professional arboriculturists will have to give evidence at some stage in their career - consultants and local government tree and planning officers more often than others.

The performance of the arboriculturist as a witness can be pivotal in a case and this new guidance note gives an insight into the basics of what would be required of an arboriculturist in this role.   
  • The Legal System
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  • The Duties of an Arboriculturist as a Witness
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  • The Site Visit
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  • The Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act
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  • Acting for the Prosecution
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  • Acting for the Defence
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  • The Witness Statement
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  • Appearing In Court
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  • Alternatives to Criminal Prosecution
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  • Suggested Procedure


    • The Guidance Note includes appendices with proformas covering
      
  • Investigation Reports (Suspected Illegal Tree Works)
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  • Aids to Official Cautions for both TPO and
         Conservation Area Offences
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  • Witness Statements
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  • Conducting Interviews Under Caution


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    TREE SURVEYS:
    A guide to good practice
    Arboricultural Association Guidance Note 7

    A greater understanding of trees and growth in the use of computer technology and technical instrumentation may contribute to improved accuracy of tree surveys, but it remains that the basic requirements of surveying must be clearly understood.

    Whilst this Guide does not provide detailed procedures for tree inspection, or replace the range of existing guidance on tree health and condition, it seeks to assist the tree surveyor to clarify survey objectives, know where to find appropriate information, ensure that they meet their duty of care and identify opportunities for the use of technology to assist with collection, storage, and presentation of data.

    Guidance Note 8 - Standard Terms and Conditions

    Standard Conditions of Contract
    and Specifcation for Tree Works
    Arboricultural Association Guidance Note 8

    This Guide sets out a model for a client:contractor relationship in the context of arboricultural works for a fixed price lump sum contract.

    It includes guidance on contract administration, relevant legislation, specifications for all the main pruning, felling and associated operations and proformas for tenders, tender modifications, contract meetings etc.

    The Guide is written by arboriculturists with a wide range of experience as contractors and clients with input from the English legal profession.  It comes as hard copy and CD enabling the owner to use the whole document or easily adopt relevant sections into their own contract documentation.