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Arborists Workshop

Welcome to the Arborists’ Workshop

The Arborists’ Workshop is one of the top activities at ARB Show, with industry experts sharing knowledge on a range of subjects throughout each day.

Our specially curated Virtual Arborists’ Workshop features a range of must-see webinars, some excellent online learning, panel shows and a variety of video content to suit all interests!

Highlights include the Applied Tree Biology Series with Dr Andrew Hirons, the first episodes of the new Arborists’ Question Time and ArbCulture panel shows and some specially made webinars.

APPLIED TREE BIOLOGY

Learn the science behind tree management best practice

Applied Tree Biology Lecture 1 – Shoot Growth

Applied Tree Biology Lecture 2 – Secondary Growth

Applied Tree Biology Lecture 3 – Leaves and Crowns

Applied Tree Biology Lecture 4 – Roots

ARBORISTS’ QUESTION TIME

The first Arborists’ Question Time aired live at 6.00pm on Monday 4th May. The topic was ‘What do you consider to be the most important issue in arboriculture today?’

Hosted by Arboricultural Association Technical Director John Parker chairing a discussion between a panel of three arb experts which included Nicola Spence, Tony Kirkham MBE and Jeremy Barrell.

Episode 1

BIOMECHANICAL LOADS OF THE TREE CLIMBER

with Alexander Laver

Thanks to Alexander Laver who has recorded this fascinating insight into his ongoing research on biomechanical motion.

TREE OF THE BEST

A selection of experts from our Conference video archive

John Parker, Arboricultural Association Technical Director, introduces his favourite speakers from the ‘Soils & Trees’ and ‘Crown and Canopy Management’ conferences.

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

TALKING TREES

– Expert Sessions

Fascinating interviews with experts from a range of fields.

Marc-André Selosse

Lynne Boddy

Andrew Hirons

Matt Wells

Dr David Lonsdale

Ted Green MBE

SOCIAL MEDIA WEBINARS

with Luan Wise

Social Media

Is your business harnessing the power of social media? If you’re not sure then these updates with chartered marketer and social media expert Luan Wise are perfect for you.

What’s the point of LinkedIn?

A guide to help businesses understand the importance of LinkedIn.

ARB CULTURE

hosted by FÖRST and in association with the Arboricultural Association

Episode 1

The topic for this first episode was ’Arboriculture Industry Adapting to the Coronavirus Pandemic’ – which sparked some interesting discussion and debate, as well as some useful advice from our experienced panel of arb professionals.

TREE LIFE

Guide to Cable Bracing and Trichodema

Tree Supports and Cable Bracing

Inspection of Lime Cable Brace

What is Trichodema?

VETcert

VETcert is a pan-European certification scheme for veteran tree specialists developed to raise the standard in veteran tree management across Europe.

Introduction to fungi

Introduction to mycorrhiza

Managing mycorrhizas

Different types of wood decay

Introducing heart-rot and hollowing

Heart rot and hollowing of beech and oak

Colonisation of sapwood following wounding

Colonisation of sapwood in the absence of wounding

Pole thinning an old pollard

Unconventional pruning techniques

VETree - Aging processes in trees, with special reference to oak and beech

VETree - Common sense risk management of veteran trees

VETree - Creation of decaying wood habitats

VETree - Halo clearance for veteran trees

VETree - Management of veteran fruit trees

VETree - Management of veteran pollards still in a regular cycle of cutting

VETree - Techniques for crown reducing a veteran tree

VETree - The importance of the land around a veteran tree

VETree - What to assess in trees before considering management options

Observatree Digital Learning Resources

Watch and Learn