How close can I build to my tree?
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 BS5837:2012
Trees in relation
to design...
23/11/2015
17:04
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Asian hornet sightings
An Asian hornet sighting was confirmed near Christchurch on 1 October and two nests were subsequently destroyed. The hornet is a threat
to honey bees and pollinating insects and sightings should be reported. Earlier confirmed sightings occurred south-west of Ashford in ...
29/11/2019
13:40
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Can I stop my neighbour building close to my tree?
You may be able
to depending on the importance of the tree, the nature of the building proposed and distance between the proposed building and the tree in question. If the building work proposed requires planning consent, all
trees which could potentially be affected by the ...
23/11/2015
16:44
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What is the Helliwell system and how much is a “point”?
The Helliwell System is one of several methods of placing a monetary value on the visual amenity provided by individual
trees and/or woodland. It has been extensively used in court cases, insurance claims and public inquiries
to place visual amenity values on individual tree...
24/11/2015
15:34
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Where can I find a registered contractor?
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...
27/10/2015
12:53
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When and why do I need to do a risk assessment?
Risk Assessment Legal Requirements Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR or ‘the Management Regs’) Regulation 3 requires every employer
to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks
to the health and safety of his employees whil...
25/11/2015
11:06
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Studying Arboriculture
Arborists can attain a host of qualifications, from City & Guilds CS tickets all the way up
to Masters and PhDs. Depending on which aspect of managing
trees you want
to work in you can find out what you need
to do here.
25/03/2019
14:08
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Personal Fall Protection Systems – An Update
Simon Richmond , Senior Technical Officer Following the announcement in the Autumn issue of the ARB Magazine (issue 186, page 7) that the HSE is now requiring full compliance with the Work at Height Regulations in relation
to tree climbing operations, there has been much ...
27/11/2019
16:10
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What are the typical services of an arboricultural contractor?
Services typically required of an arboricultural contractor are: Tree maintenance operations including pruning, and related works
to relevant British Standards (see our Tree Work Terminology page) Tree planting operations and aftercare/establishment programmes ...
12/12/2015
21:43
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What are the working regulations for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment )?
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations, 1992 What is it? The PPE regulations require that employers provide suitable protective equipment
to employees except where the risk has been adequately controlled by other means which are equally or more effective. W...
25/11/2015
10:15
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