Young Tree Establishment
Young Tree Establishment Series In addition
to the popular guides
to tree watering and young tree aftercare launched over the past 18 months, the Association has produced two more posters aimed at educating the general public on tree care best practice. The latest ad...

08/03/2022

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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

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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

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I have a tree which is outside my boundary and not under my control - whose responsibility is it?
The law is very clear with regard
to a tree owner’s ‘duty of care’: Legally, the owner of the land is responsible for
trees growing on their land. If the tree is growing on Council owned or managed land then you should contact your local Council.

24/11/2015

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I do not know who owns a tree, which is causing me concern – who do I contact?
Local Councils do not hold records of land ownership, and therefore cannot advise on the ownership of
trees, you should contact the Land Registry who hold details of land ownership. A charge is made for this service.

24/11/2015

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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

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What is a Tree Consultant?
A tree (arboricultural) consultant is someone who has gained recognised qualifications and expertise in the care and management of
trees - particularly
trees in landscape and amenity features, in gardens and parks or other populated settings where they are for the enjoyment a...

12/12/2015

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I am worried that my neighbour’s tree is dangerous. What should I do?
If a tree growing on someone else’s land causes injury
to someone or damage
to property then the owner may be liable. If you think your neighbour’s tree might be dangerous then you should contact an arboricultural consultant for further advice. It is always best
to settle a d...

24/11/2015

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My boss picked me up on using a phone in the tree, my saw wasn’t running and I was stationary in a s
Using a mobile phone up a tree during an AA Approved Contractor assessment then would not in itself result in failure unless a clear and present danger was apparent as a consequence. Arborists do use phones up
trees and, whilst it may not always be ideal, there may be justi...

25/11/2015

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Directory of UK Arboricultural education and training providers
Arboricultural Education This directory provides contact details for educational establishments and independent providers, intended for the use of persons considering a career working with amenity
trees and shrubs, or those individuals who wish
to further their knowledge a...

28/04/2016

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