A brief guide to tree work terminology and definitions
WHAT’S IN A WORD? Tree pruning may be necessary
to maintain a tree in a safe condition,
to remove dead branches,
to promote growth,
to regulate size and shape or
to improve the quality of flowers, fruit or timber. Improper pruning can lead
to trees becoming unsightly, dise...

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Personal Fall Protection Systems
.blueBorder {border: 6px solid #1389d9;} Background and Implications for the Industry This page provides a summary of the HSE decision on two-rope working and some of the most significant implications for the industry. For a more detailed background on how and why this de...

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Talking Trees
Talking
Trees is a series of short videos aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of our
trees and the professionals who manage them. We talk
to leading experts and generally interesting people who answer our questions on what inspired him
to work with
trees, whether we'r...

17/11/2017

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What are the regulations for working at height?
WORKING AT HEIGHT REGULATIONS 2005 Introduction After some well publicised delays, the Work at Height Regulations 2005 came into force on 6 April 2005. They implement the European Temporary Work at Height Directive (2001/45/EEC) , and are intended
to reduce deaths an...

25/11/2015

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Choosing your Arborist (Tree Surgeon)
Choosing your Arborist (Tree Surgeon) Find your nearest ARB Approved Arborist (Tree Surgeon) GOOD CLIMBING PRACTICE BAD CLIMBING PRACTICE If tree work is not done properly it could lead
to: INJURY
to people * DAMAGE
to property * SERIOUS HARM
to ...

02/12/2015

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I would like to carry out work to trees on my property, do I need permission?
If your
trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order, or you are within a Conservation Area, or the
trees are protected by a condition attached
to a planning permission, then you will need consent for the works. Find out if your tree has a TPO More detailed informati...

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Background to the HSE decision on two rope working
History The issue of guidance
to climbing arborists on the use of ‘two separate and independently anchored lines’ as a legal requirement goes back
to 2003
when the EU Directive on Work at Height was circulated and
to the subsequent introduction of the Work at Height Regulati...

15/08/2019

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Should Ivy be removed from trees?
For many years, gardeners and arborists alike would, as a matter of common tree maintenance, clear ivy from
trees in order
to remove the competition for light, water and nutrients, as well as the potential threat of the ivy totally smothering the tree. However, in the light o...

23/11/2015

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What is the minimum distance to plant trees from a house?
If the building work proposed requires planning consent, all
trees which could potentially be affected by the development (including those off-site) should be assessed by an arboricultural consultant in accordance with British Standard BS5837
Trees in Relation
to Construction...

26/10/2015

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How can I find out if the trees within my ownership are protected?
You can check
to see if a property or area of land has a Tree Preservation Order on it, or if it is located within a Conservation Area, by looking at the council website or by contacting the local council (usually the planning department). If your tree is protected then you w...

24/11/2015

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