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...
24/11/2015
16:44
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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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VETcert is up and running!
The development of the VETcert project was completed at the end of August. the development of the VETcert project, funded through the EU Erasmus+ programme, was completed at the end of August. Partners across Europe are now rolling out support, training and opportunities for c...
29/11/2019
14:28
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VETcert is up and running!
The development of the VETcert project was completed at the end of August. the development of the VETcert project, funded through the EU Erasmus+ programme, was completed at the end of August. Partners across Europe are now rolling out support, training and opportunities for c...
29/11/2019
14:28
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VETcert is up and running!
The development of the VETcert project was completed at the end of August. the development of the VETcert project, funded through the EU Erasmus+ programme, was completed at the end of August. Partners across Europe are now rolling out support, training and opportunities for c...
29/11/2019
14:28
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TeST: Technical Standards in Tree Work
New arboricultural standards TeST, which stands for Technical Standards in
Tree Work, started work in September 2019
10/03/2020
11:49
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TeST: Technical Standards in Tree Work
New arboricultural standards TeST, which stands for Technical Standards in
Tree Work, started work in September 2019
10/03/2020
11:49
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Conference Preview Part 1
Part one of a series previewing speakers from the 56th Arboricultural Association Conference at the University of Warwick
10/07/2023
12:32
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VETcert
VETcert We have had an overwhelming response to the VETcert exams this year and for the time being we need to close our Expression of Interest form. Further exams are planned for the future and we will open a new application process as soon as possible. Thank you for your int...
03/12/2019
13:30
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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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Conference Timetable 2019
Conference Timetable 2019 × IMPORTANT Notice If you are booking on behalf of another person who is a member of the Arboricultural Association, please ensure you have their membership number to hand If you are booking on behalf of another person you must enter ...
19/03/2019
15:58
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Pricing and Options
Pricing and Options × IMPORTANT Notice If you are booking on behalf of another person who is a member of the Arboricultural Association, please ensure you have their membership number to hand If you are booking on behalf of another person you must enter thei...
26/05/2017
09:57
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Are there any times of year when tree works should not be undertaken?
Ideally
tree works should not be undertaken during the spring time period, when the 'sap is rising' to enable the leaves to flush (come out) and photosynthesis to begin, and during the autumn, when the
tree is drawing nutrients back into itself from the leaves as they go bro...
24/11/2015
15:30
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Tree Care and Management Workshops – Don’t Miss Out
Don’t miss out on the forthcoming Mapping Urban
Tree Canopy Workshops at the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in London...
16/03/2017
16:39
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Tree Care and Management Workshops – Don’t Miss Out
Don’t miss out on the forthcoming Mapping Urban
Tree Canopy Workshops at the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in London...
16/03/2017
16:39
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Tree Care and Management Workshops – Don’t Miss Out
Don’t miss out on the forthcoming Mapping Urban
Tree Canopy Workshops at the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in London...
16/03/2017
16:39
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Tuesday Speakers 2019
Tuesday Speakers 2019 Download the 2019 Conference preview Co-sponsor of the Conference: Back Tuesday 10th September 2019 Keynote Speaker and Session Chairs Click on a speaker to see a Biography and an Abstract Ted Green , MBE (U...
12/04/2019
12:52
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Fund4Trees - Gibraltar to London cycle promotes regular giving
Fund4Trees Trustee Russell Ball explains why he undertook a 1,500 mile solo bike ride from Gibraltar to London.
07/11/2016
09:18
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Fund4Trees - Gibraltar to London cycle promotes regular giving
Fund4Trees Trustee Russell Ball explains why he undertook a 1,500 mile solo bike ride from Gibraltar to London.
07/11/2016
09:18
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Gear check
An industry perspective from Canopy Climbing Collective
19/05/2023
14:30
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P&D management and new threats: Kuppen’s view
Henry Kuppen was at Barcham Trees in November to deliver a seminar on ‘Reasonable management of pests and diseases, and upcoming threats to urban trees’.
03/04/2018
17:12
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P&D management and new threats: Kuppen’s view
Henry Kuppen was at Barcham Trees in November to deliver a seminar on ‘Reasonable management of pests and diseases, and upcoming threats to urban trees’.
03/04/2018
17:12
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P&D management and new threats: Kuppen’s view
Henry Kuppen was at Barcham Trees in November to deliver a seminar on ‘Reasonable management of pests and diseases, and upcoming threats to urban trees’.
03/04/2018
17:12
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Guide to Tree Pruning
Guide to
Tree Pruning Tree Pruning is part of a series of general information leaflets produced by the Arboricultural Association. The Association provides membership services, accreditation and support to 2,500 professional arborists in the UK and further ...
27/06/2018
16:49
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Wednesday Speakers 2019
Wednesday Speakers 2019 Download the 2019 Conference preview Co-sponsor of the Conference: Back Wednesday 11th September 2019 Keynote Speaker and Session Chairs Click on a speaker to see a Biography and an Abstract Sir William Wor...
12/04/2019
12:52
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Conference Speakers 2023
Book now Monday Speakers Andrew Benson New Zealand Urban
Tree Ecophysiologist, The
Tree Consultancy Company The effects of utility wire
pruning on ecosystem services of urban trees Abstract and Biography Andrew Benson (New Zealand) The ...
20/06/2023
13:04
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Thinking Arbs at Windsor Great Park
On Saturday 6 July just over 60 people attended the latest Thinking Arbs day at Windsor Great Park
27/08/2019
09:21
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Thinking Arbs at Windsor Great Park
On Saturday 6 July just over 60 people attended the latest Thinking Arbs day at Windsor Great Park
27/08/2019
09:21
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Thinking Arbs at Windsor Great Park
On Saturday 6 July just over 60 people attended the latest Thinking Arbs day at Windsor Great Park
27/08/2019
09:21
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Miscellaneous Advice
Arboricultural Research and Information Notes Notice Whilst these Notes, shown below, are useful informative documents given their age we would urge users to check other, more up to date, sources to ensure relevance. The AA may update or replace the documents in future. ...
06/06/2016
10:32
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