Our Committees

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To support the work of the Association we have three Committees made up of members from across the different working areas. With a wide range of expertise , experience and knowledge these Committees drive through projects to further the strategic aims of the Association

Professional Committee – their remit

The professional status of the AA.
Oversight of our accreditation schemes- Registered Consultants and ARB Approved Contractors
To ensure we adhere to best Arboricultural practice: legislation, codes of practice, etc.
To review service provision to practising members.

Media and Communications Committee – their remit

To ensure that the way and means by which we communicate with other is as good as it’s possible to be
We review Publicity policy and strategy.
Input to Arboricultural Association publications: Journal, the ARB Magazine, guidance notes and leaflets
Input to:
- Promotional literature (e.g. membership recruitment literature).
- The annual amenity conference.
- The ARB Show.
- The Association’s website.

Education and Training Committee – their remit

To review, advise and influence Arboricultural education, training and research.
Input to the development of a programme of events: workshops, seminars etc.
The award of the Arboricultural Association research grants.
To influence the syllabus and standards of professional examinations.
Setting and monitoring standards of Continuing Professional
Careers and apprenticeships

Additional Work streams reporting into Professional Committee

Utility – Chair Andrew Gardner
Arborists – Chair Navin Semhi
Consultancy – Chair Nick Bolton
Women in Arboriculture – Michelle Ryan