Publications & Merchandise

Publications
& Merchandise

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Membership Publications

Newsletter

The Arboricultural Association produces a quarterly Newsletter
giving all the latest industry news. All members receive this publication.
To view further information on this and to read recent Editorials
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Journal

´Professional Members of the Association not only receive the newsletter but also receive the Journal four times a year.´
This presents the latest research in the Science of Arboriculture
To view further information, abstracts, or the list of Authors and Subjects.
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General Guides
Available to Members and Non−Members

A Guide to Qualifications and Careers in Arboriculture Starting a career in arboriculture? Confused about the qualification structure? This Guide helps you understand which qualifications are appropriate for various roles in the industry. Click here to view this guide.		Tree Work Choosing your Arborist The Arboricultural Association with other trade bodies has produced this guide to help the general public choose an appropriate Arborist to undertake tree wor.k Click here to see details and print a copy.
Choosing the right tree for your garden The Arboricultural Association has produced this guide to help the general public to choose the right tree for their garden. Click here to view this guide.		Tree Planting The Arboricultural Association has produced this guide to help the general public with how to buy and plant garden trees. Click here to view this guide.
Young Tree Maintenance Planting a tree is only the start. Post planting maintenance is vital to the tree´s successful establishment. This covers issues such as watering, pruning, weeding stakes and ties etc. Click here to view this guide.		Mature Trees Management This guide is designed to give advice to the general public how to maintain their mature trees. Click here to view this guide.
	Evergreen Hedges Your guide to selecting and maintaining an evergreen hedge. Click here to view this guide.

Industry Books and Guides

The Arboricultural Association produces a range of books
and guides for both the industry and public. These are introduced below:-

Guidance Notes

The Arboricultural Association produces a series of Guidance Notes to help in the practice of Arboriculture.

Click here to see reviews of the individual Guidance Notes.

New Guidance Note 8 - Standard Conditions of Contract.

Method Stat for Web

Tree Work Method Statement

A customisable framework to allow tree work contractors to complete a full and detailed method statement for any job that requires one.

The framework follows a logical process and includes prompts where applicable to ensure that all relevant specific information is inserted.

Note: As every job is different so every method statement must be individual.

Click here to download 2008 Generic Method statement.doc

Health and Safety Pack

An invaluable resource to help your company meet the ever growing raft of legislation affecting arboriculture today.

With information on and examples of policies, inspection schedules, legal obligations and best practice this manual covers as many aspects of health and safety legislation affecting arboricultural contractors as possible.

The information is easy to read and presented in a loose leaf file enabling you to adapt to your individual needs. Forms and template documents accompany the package electronically for ease of customisation. Keep up to date with the current legal requirements.

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A Guide to Good Climbing Practice

Incorporating the Work at Height Regulations 2005, Health and Safety Executive research and the latest techniques and equipment the all-new AA Guide to Good Climbing Practice replaces the AA/FASTCo Guide to Good Climbing Practice (1999) and the AA/FASTCo Aerial Rescue Guidance Notes (1997).

"The Guide sets out techniques and systems of work that can be considered as best practice guidance in arboriculture and helps anyone in the business meet their legal obligations." Dr Richard Nourish, Head of the Agriculture and Food Section, Health and Safety Executive.

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A Guide to the Use of MEWPs in Arboriculture

This Guide provides practical guidance on the safe use of MEWPs in arboriculture. Its authors come from a wide range of backgrounds within practical arboriculture, the MEWP industry, HSE and other safety professionals.

“This Guide sets out systems and techniques that can be considered as good practice for the use of MEWPs in arboriculture and helps anyone in the business to meet their legal obligations”. Dr Roger Nourish, Head of the Agriculture and Food Section, HSE

Manual of Wood Decays in Trees
Claus Mattheck & Karlheinz Weber

A brief description of the most important decay fungi to be found on street and park trees.

Twenty-nine fungi are described in detail with a specific arboricultural reference.
A must have for responsible arborists!

Branded Merchandise

Merchandise

The Arboricultural Association produces a range of high quality branded merchandise.

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	To advance the science of arboriculture for the public benefit