Help for arborists
Help for Arborists is a library of generic and arb-specific guidance resources available for members
to download and use. Help for arborists Here you can find generic HSE guidance and also the AA’s arb-specific guidance in the form of templates, proformas and associated ...
10/12/2015
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VETcert Videos: Further guidance on the management of veteran trees
These videos were produced by the Ancient Tree Forum and other partners in the VETcert project
to encourage good practice in the management of ancient and other veteran
trees. The titles on practical management cover the following topics (view below): Introduction
to fu...
27/08/2019
13:48
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What should I do to make sure that Bats are not affected?
All British Bat species are protected by law and many bats roost in
trees; although some bat species have adapted
to living in buildings,
trees still remain important throughout the year for most of the UK’s 16 species. Suitable
trees are becoming fewer and further between ...
24/11/2015
08:33
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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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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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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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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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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 Tree fell...
12/12/2015
21:43
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