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£30,000 worth of kit stolen from Arb AC

02/03/2017
The premises of Arb Approved Contractor Artemis Tree Services were broken into...
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Are you ARB enough?

27/02/2017
The Arboricultural Association’s 3ATC college and UK Open climbing competitions are back for 2017
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Sweet chestnut tree disease - movement restrictions introduced

23/02/2017
Following findings of sweet chestnut blight in parts of Devon, UK plant health authorities have introduced a prohibition on the movement of sweet chestnut and oak material within three 5km zones in...
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Second fatality in 12 months – this has to stop

22/02/2017
We were shocked and saddened this week to hear of the tragic death of another young, fit and competent arborist, who died from chainsaw injuries while working in the tree.
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#ARBatWork Photo contest draws incredible response

16/02/2017
Working in Arboriculture can cover many activities. Given the widespread public affection for trees we decided a photo contest would be an ideal opportunity to further our goal of promoting the...
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Ecotricity customers boost England’s national woods and forests

16/02/2017
Customers joining Britain’s leading green energy company, Ecotricity, can support new conservation projects in England’s national woods and forests.
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Brexit minister visits Scottish sawmill

16/02/2017
A senior minister in the UK's Government's Brexit team has had discussions with Confor on the major issues affecting the forestry and timber sector during a visit to a sawmill.
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UK Wide Tree Officer Survey Launched

16/02/2017
Arboricultural Association launches UK wide Tree Officer survey to assess the impact of austerity measures in recent years 
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A request for help

16/02/2017
One of the key responses members give us – both via formal questionnaires and informally – is a real desire to see the public profile of the Association raised. This is a clear priority...
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Sheffield Street Trees - Arboricultural Association appeals for respect of arborists at work

16/02/2017
The Arboricultural Association calls for a balanced debate following the recent controversy over the management of Sheffield street trees by Sheffield City Council, because the situation is now...
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