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NEWS 04 AGENDA

Do we do enough in the UK to protect our trees from pests and diseases?

06 NEWS

A roundup of industry news

08 NEWS EXTRA An update from ICF president David Edwards

FEATURES

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30 UNDER 30

There’s still time to enter this year’s edition

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AN INTERVIEW WITH Dominic Poston, Hallwood Associates

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WHY USE A CONSULTANT?

Employing a consultant can cut out a lot of problems, says Jonathan Hazell

VIEW FROM THE AA Stewart Wardrop on how the Arboricultural Association is getting its voice heard

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TAKING A PUNT Cambridge City Council tells us about their strategy to increase canopy cover

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CITY OF TREES How the charity is greening underused areas of Manchester

24 CHINESE WHISPERS A closer look at the Chinese red birch

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28 PESTS AND DISEASES Identifying and managing sawfly

29 PESTICIDES David Vickers clears up confusion around the changes to pesticide qualifications

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CHIPPERS How the wood chipper market is changing

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SKID STEERS Maintenance is key

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ARB KIT All the latest arb kit

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WELCOME JULY 2017 • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 7

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elcome to the July edition of Pro Arb Magazine. It has been another busy month for the team and we hope you enjoy our feature-packed issue – including an interview with the ICF president David Edwards, who was elected a couple of weeks ago. David spoke to us about his plans for the institute, and it certainly sounds as though there will be plenty going on there over the next few months. Check that interview out on page 8.

Also included this month, we explored the work they are doing at Cambridge City Council to increase their tree canopy cover. The tree strategy at the council aims to increase the cover by 2% by the year 2030. It was fascinating to find out about the council’s target, and how the team there are trying to encourage private land owners to plant more trees. That feature can be found on pages 18-20.

As always, we bring you all the latest industry kit. This month’s focus is on chippers and skid steers; head to our kit section, starting on page 31, to read expert opinions on the best buys.

We would also like to encourage anybody who hasn’t yet applied for our 30 Under 30 competition to do so. There are some brilliant young people working throughout the arboriculture industry, and if you know anyone who deserves some recognition, don’t hesitate to get in touch and apply on their behalf.

We hope that you have a great month and enjoy the read.

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DO WE DO ENOUGH IN THE UK TO PROTECT OUR TREES FROM PESTS AND DISEASES? TOM OWEN

Commercial sales and amenity manager, Crowders

“A lot of stock is moved via the internet, making it nigh-on impossible to trace anything” I think among UK nursery stock growers and arboriculturists, you will probably get a consensus that we are. The problem is due to go ern ent funding issues – ant hea th operators under APHA haven’t got the ability to fu y anage the syste s that ha e been put in place. There are resource issues and any of the o erators aren t fu y educated in trees and shrubs the a ority co e fro an agricultural background so they’re covering a u titude of things and with the diseases changing a the ti e it is ery di cu t to ee on to of it. b ious y i ort wise and for growers moving this material around, we have to do all the corres ondence through eDo ero – we need to notify when we re i orting where we re i orting fro and where it s going to so we ha e a the traceabi ity in ace for the notification ist. e a so ha e to a e sure a our paperwork is up to date and audited.

At Crowders we’re inspected regularly for diseases and are our audit rocesses and plant-passporting processes are also inspected. Like most commercial growers,

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we’re doing as much as we physically can. he other issue is that a ot of stoc is o ed via the internet, making it nigh-on impossible to trace anything bac – this is a assi e grey area in the regu ations for re enting the s read of tree disease in the .

The plant inspectors are doing their best, but the issue is with resourcing and the go ern ent. e ust get the essage out there that much more needs to be done to improve the situation.

KEITH SACRE

introduced oak processionary moth to the UK – where it is now s reading ra id y. ow any nurseries import trees directly into the UK and shi the out i ediate y for anting ow any contractors buy ateria fro the continent, bypassing UK nurseries? How many landscape architects go to Germany in the chase for instant trees ow any indi idua s who are buying trees fai to as where they ha e co e fro and how ong they ha e been in the UK?

HOSSEIN ARSHADI

Arboricultral and urban forestry director, Barcham Trees

Divisional director, Hillier

“The individual can do the most – and many individuals need to look at their business practices”

“DEFRA and APHA’s work is not sufficient – it is often just a token gesture”

The simple answer to the question ‘are we doing enough to protect our trees?’ is no. There have been several initiatives, including the Barcham biosecurity policy and the Arboricultural Association Biosecurity statement, and there is also great work being carried out by The Forestry Commission and

by DEFRA. However, it is the individual who can do the ost – and any indi idua s need to oo at their business practices. Somewhere out there is the indi idua who is res onsib e for buying and planting the single oak tree that

DEFRA and APHA generally do some work towards combating diseases, but it is not su cient – it is often ust a to en gesture. Many nurseries are taking action to rotect their trees but it is not ust the nursery industry that is res onsib e for rotecting trees. here are enty of other ant hand ers – such as retai ers garden centres andsca ers and so on – that a so import plants, but then don’t do anything to rotect against the s read of ests and diseases. That is the current situation and that is where the problem lies.

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t i ier we fo ow the D guide ines for notifiab e diseases such as the ones that are on the D ris register. or e a e we wi notify D if we i ort any oa trees that could bring pests or diseases into the . urther than that if there is a ery serious pest or disease outbreak, we have made the decision not to import any plants from the continent that can host that est of disease. hat is the uni atera decision here.

JONATHAN COCKING

Principle consultant and managing director, JCA

“Less than 1% of shipping containers importing trees are actually checked for disease” The government has said that pests and diseases have been marked as a high priority, but as is often the case, words are a co ete y different thing to actua funding. I think that is where we are falling short – the right things are being said, and it is good that the government recognises the problem, but it needs to be bac ed u with action.

I be ie e that the source for ost of our incoming pests and diseases is from trees being brought into the country in shipping containers. ro y understanding ess

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than 1% of those containers coming in are actually checked for disease, which is a woeful statistic. ou on y need to wa around a garden centre to see where all the trees and plants are coming from – including China, which is where a lot of diseases are coming fro . his is where the go ern ent needs to concentrate – it should be able to identify the diseases and prevent those trees from entering the .

WAYNE ELWELL

Managing director, About Trees

“Without public awareness it is not always easy to get the backing to make changes” We have the plant passport system here, which has ade a difference. I wou d say the biggest problem is that there is not enough information on tree pests and diseases to make the public aware of the problem, and without that it is not always easy to get the bac ing to a e changes.

There could be more information given out to the public to help with that, but it de ends on how you do it. ne way of could be through commercial gardening magazines and the like, but it depends how rece ti e the ub ic wou d be.

MARK CLEWS

Arboriculturist, Arborhelp

“I would like to see us take a more strategic approach to the problem – more forethought and less knee-jerk reaction” As a country we do probably try to do the best we can to prevent pests and diseases fro entering the but I thin what we do is ery uch nee er . ti ate y if we continue to react in the way that we do, it will switch off the funding ower. he reason that I thin this is that we often present these diseases and pests as a cause for concern primarily to human health, rather than tree health – and then it turns out not to be that serious. or e a e when the oa rocessionary oth first hit the it was presented as though it was dangerous to us as people – but in reality, the worst you can get from it is a rash, which you can get from stinging nett es anyway. oing forward I wou d i e to see us take a more strategic approach to tackling the rob e . I wou d i e to see a bit ore forethought and ess of a nee er reaction.

The scaremongering tactics need to stop, too: the problem should just be presented as it is with the facts. hat way we now e act y what we are tac ing.

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NEWSBEAT

A ROUNDUP OF ALL THE LATEST ARBORICULTURE NEWS FROM AROUND THE UK. FOR MORE STORIES VISIT WWW.PROARBMAGAZINE.COM

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR NEXT TREE OF THE YEAR The Woodland Trust is urging tree lovers to stump up nominations for the next Tree of the Year, with the conservation charity also calling on the government to act on proposals that could lead to increased protection for some of the country’s most famous and ancient specimens. he ri on a in a es narrowly missed out on being crowned the 2017 European Tree of the Year, and the Woodland Trust – supported

by the People’s Postcode Lottery – is hoping to go a step further next time. People are asked to nominate a tree with a ‘story’; this could be a historical link, a tree at the heart of a community, or one that is just well-loved.

Jill Butler, ancient tree advisor at the Woodland Trust, said: “We

came so close to claiming the European crown this year, and it is heartening to see such support and love for a UK tree.

With the recent positive news about improved protection, we hope everyone nominating a special tree this year may soon see better protection in place.” inning trees wi a so benefit from a tree care award of up to £1,000, thanks to support from the People’s Postcode Lottery. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/ treeoftheyear

OAK PROCESSIONARY MOTH FOUND NEAR LEYTONSTONE Experts are trying to rid Hollow Ponds of an invasive moth species, which can strip an oak tree bare of its leaves.

Forestry Commission inspectors and Epping Forest o cers disco ered two a Processionary Moth PM

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nests in the wooded area near Leytonstone. It is an invasive species native to southern Europe, where local environmental factors and predators keep its populations in check. It was thought to have been accidentally introduced to Britain in 2006.

Philip Woodhouse, chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest Management

Committee, said: “In large nu bers PM cater i ars can strip whole trees bare, making them vulnerable to other threats such as drought and disease.”

The nests and the surrounding trees within a 50m area will be sprayed with a natural pesticide, which will control any caterpillar larvae that may be present. www.forestry.gov.uk

DAVID LOCK ASSOCIATES LAUNCHES ‘MK50 TREES’ WEBSITE

As part of Milton Keynes reaching its 50th birthday, David Lock Associates has created a special website dedicated to the borough’s trees.

The website ‘MK50 Trees’ maps 49 trees across the borough, each nominated for its location, unique and aesthetic qualities, or personal memories.

DLA partner Simon Collier said: “We invite people to vote for which type of tree they would like to see planted as a ‘50th tree’. The species that receives the most votes will be planted at Brooklands (with than s to P aces for Peo e to mark the city’s anniversary.” www.mk50trees.com

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2,000 NATIVE TREES PLANTED AS PART OF IRVINE WOODS REWILDING Work to rewild a wildlife reserve in Irvine has taken a big step forward. Volunteers and members of the public planted more than 2,000 native trees, including willow, alder and aspen, at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Shewalton Wood reserve in Irvine.

A new fence has also been installed to allow cattle to graze and break up an area of overgrown grass, helping

existing native woodland to expand naturally. This work has been funded by North Ayrshire Council through the Scottish andfi o unities und as administered by LandTrust.

Reserves manager Gill Smart said: “By planting a range of native trees, we have increased the number of species that will live here in the future. Cattle are perfect for grazing down long tussocks of grass and breaking up the turf with their hooves.

This lets tree seeds reach the ground and germinate, allowing the woodland to expand naturally, without the use of chemicals or machinery.” Shewalton Wood

covers more than 100ha and is the largest of the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Irvine Greenspace reserves.

Its mix of woodland, wetland and grassland hosts a range of wildlife, and a networ of water fi ed channels and two large ponds are an ideal habitat for dragon ies and da se ies. www.scottishwildlife trust.org.uk

RFS TO HOST FUTURE FORESTERS TECHNOLOGY DAY FOR STUDENTS

ISUZU GRAFTERS PLAY KEY ROLE AT SCOTTISH WORKING ESTATE

New technology is transforming forestry and arboriculture. The oya orestry Society s first national conference for students will bring together those at the forefront of technology with future users.

With the arrival of the third Isuzu rafter 3. t truc ha eurie Estates now operates an a Isu u distribution eet de i ering bagged firewood and other home-produced timber products to customers within a 25m radius of the historic 15th century estate in Linlithgow, West Lothian. ha eurie states too de i ery of its first rafter in 2007, and this proved to be ideally suited to its requirements. In 2012, a second Grafter started work, and both of these trucks featured standard off the she f dro side bodies with Pa finger rear-mounted cranes. ic y err fro ha eurie states said he first Isu u

On 20 October 2017, up to 250 students – all foresters, arborists, and woodland and countryside managers in the making – will have the chance to hear top speakers, and join in interactive demonstrations of some of the most sophisticated

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technologies on the forestry and arboriculture market. he uture oresters Technology Day will be held in partnership with Sorbus International, hosted by Moulton College and sponsored by Stihl.

It is open to current and recently graduated forestry, arboriculture and countryside students from all universities and colleges around the UK. S future foresters o cer Adam Todd said: “A thriving UK forestry sector needs tech-savvy workers. Robotics, sensing equipment and other new technologies have transformed forestry into one of the most progressive landbased sectors to be involved in.” www.rfs.org.uk

was bought as part of a programme to convert the estate’s waste wood into a sustainable customer service, making products such as fuel logs and woodchips. The business has expanded each year to the extent we required a third Isuzu, with all three trucks working purely on customer deliveries. Our product range has expanded to include other timber options such as garden furniture, and everything we sell is delivered by an Isuzu.” www.isuzu.co.uk

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t the ICF Conference in April, David Edwards was elected as the successor to David HendersonHowat, who stood down after two years at the helm. David is district manager for Wales and the Marches at Tilhill Forestry, and his experience of commercial forestry and landscaping includes ten years working in utility arboriculture on railways and powerlines.

David was elected vice president in 2015, and has held a number of other positions at the institute – as examiner, finance o cer e sh regiona group chairman, and member of both the ICF Council and the Professional and Educational Standards Committee; he has also represented the institute and wider sector externally.

We ask David whether this experience will be useful in his new ro e and how he has found his first couple of months in the job. “I think the experience has absolutely got to be a help. I was vice president for two years previously, so I knew what was expected.

“We are yet to have a full eeting of counci – that first meeting will be in September – but I will now be chairing these meetings, whereas before I was a participant. A lot of things that are

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going on are a continuation of my predecessor’s presidency.”

Underlying everything is a continual drive to increase membership.

We’re at record numbers now and are looking to increase that further

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PRO ARB CATCHES UP WITH THE NEW ICF PRESIDENT, DAVID EDWARDS, TO FIND OUT ABOUT HIS AMBITIONS FOR THE INSTITUTE

What made David run for the ro e in the first ace and what would he like to achieve?

“The fundamental reason for running was that I wanted to put something back into the sector.

For me, the best way to do this is to get heavily involved with the institute,” he explains. “I would like to advance the institute and continue to improve on what it has already achieved. I’m keen

on strengthening the role of the individual regions and also on providing CPD training, because I think that’s important to our members. It’s vital to listen to the members, because at the end of the day it’s their institute and we need to be supplying what they want.

“I think another topic that is coming to the fore is ‘earned recognition’, which is where being recognised as a professional means you can be regulated with a ighter touch or sign off your own work. That’s something else I would like us to take a look at, as it could be useful for grants and woodland creation, felling licences and other things like that.”

With over 1,700 members, the ICF is currently at its highest point in its history, but David is not going to stop there: “Underlying everything is a continual drive

to increase membership. We’re at record numbers now and are looking to increase that further.

How does he plan on achieving that? “It’s about engaging with individuals and groups, and being able to promote the value of being a chartered forester or chartered arboriculturist. Increasing numbers is a big part of our membership director Stuart Glen’s role. He does a lot of work in terms of engaging with groups, companies and individuals, encouraging people to progress through the examination process.”

The ICF is also organising the 20 ationa ree cers Conference, alongside the London ree cers ssociation and the Munici a ree cers ssociation.

The conference will be held on 8 November in Telford. Head to www.charteredforesters.org for details on tickets.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH

Dominic Poston DOMINIC POSTON, FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HALLWOOD ASSOCIATES, TALKS GOING IT ALONE AFTER A CAREER IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Tell us a little bit about your work history. fter co eting y horticu tura degree I started off working as landscape assistant at my local authority, Chelmsford City Council. A colleague asked me to follow him and join him as an assistant landscape

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anager with a big engineering fir ca ed S Atkins, covering trunk road management throughout East Anglia.

However, I was always looking for a role in the arboricu ture industry and I fina y anaged to secure a tree o cer ro e with e wyn atfie d orough Council over in Hertfordshire – that was the start of my arb career. I got heaps of valuable experience and they were generous enough to allow me day release to complete the RFS Professional Diploma at Capel Manor College.

Then the opportunity came along to work a little closer to home and to move up a tier in local government with Essex County Council. I worked there for ten years before leaving the role, which was as natural environment manager with responsibility for a team of professional arboriculturalists, landscape architects and ecologists.

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it’s essential that anybody you collaborate with really values and understands the arboriculture industry

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Dominic, how did you get into arboriculture?

I kind of stumbled across it while undertaking a degree in horticulture at my local agricultural college in Writtle, Essex. They’ve got fantastic gardens and a well-stocked arboretum. I knew little about horticulture and even less about arboriculture before I started, but I got interested there and decided to do a short City and Guilds course in arb, which involved climbing, tree surgery and completing all the basic S units. I finished y degree and started looking for jobs that would lead me towards a career in technical arboriculture.

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What’s your current role?

I’m the founder of Hallwood Associates. I manage the daily operations, am the principal consultant and everything else in between!

It’s solely me here so I tend to use associates for other roles and when capacity is an issue, but I’ve got responsibility for everything involved with running a small business: sales, marketing, accounts, administration, customer care and delivery.

Why did you decide to become self-employed?

I had been in local government for about 12 years and like all public services, had been under the austerity cosh for about the last ten. To be honest, I think austerity is really damaging local government at a fundamental level, and is resulting in a bit of a brain drain towards the private sector. My experience is that it has led to an unpalatable shift away from public service and towards income generation. This didn’t sit well with me, so I decided to make the jump.

What’s the next step for you and the company?

To be honest I’m quite happy with things the way they are, and I want to get a couple of years of successful trading before I start thinking too far into the future.

Having said that, I am always on the lookout for longer-term contracts or frameworks, which would

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allow the business to develop. It’s a bit like the chicken and the egg really – a lot of those larger contracts oo for fir s with bigger ba ance sheets so it is hard to get a look in, but we have already had some success delivering contracts for a number of local authorities, housing associations and third sector organisations.

Is the UK arb market healthy at the moment?

Honestly, I don’t give it a lot of thought. I started in the industry about 15 years ago and back then I wou d ha e said a definite no It a eared stagnant was suffering fro a ac of eadershi and a eared to be top heavy, with some old boys holding an unreasonable amount of power and control. Now, when I go to events, chat to colleagues and read industry material, there seems to be a lot of young members coming through. The career development pathway through the AA and the ICF is much more accessible than it was 10 years ago – I think the future looks bright.

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Now I’m back doing field surveying and arboriculture, which is what I really enjoy

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How have you found it?

It was obviously a concern to begin with, going from a salary to self-employment and the worry about cash ow. owe er I ha e been easant y sur rised.

I think, especially down here in the South East, there has been a mini boom in housing, which has resulted in an uplift in enquiries for BS 5837 type work over the last couple of years.

I made the switch to full time self-employment just over 12 months ago – luckily things have continued to grow, with referrals and repeat business and also new clients. There are obviously slower weeks, but we continue to advertise, and thankfully these slow periods never seem to last too long before the telephone rings!

When I was working in local government before, I had responsibility for a small multi-disciplinary team.

While I would like to grow Hallwood in the mediumto-long term, I’ve enjoyed the shift away from people anage ent and bac towards fie d sur eying and arboriculture – which is what I really enjoy.

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Is there enough cross-industry collaboration?

I think that there could always be more.

‘Collaboration’ is a word that I have heard countless times in my ten years working in local government, going through repeated transformation and restructuring episodes – I’m not even sure what it

means anymore! Regardless of this, it is still essential that anyone you collaborate with really values and understands the arboricultural industry.

Are there enough people joining the industry, or can we make it a better career choice?

It certainly appears to be growing. When I joined, it was more through luck than through judgment – arboriculture certainly never came up in careers advice when I was a youngster. There’s no point tempting in potential students with unrealistic expectations or biased testimonials from people working in the industry. We’re lucky that it’s an industry that can genuine y a e a difference is fascinating, is constantly evolving and allows a good balance between the science and being outside, c i bing trees and doing fie d wor . s far as I concerned, it should be an easy sell.

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The career development pathway through the AA and the ICF is much more accessible than it was 10 years ago

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Is there anything in the industry you would like to see change?

The AA has made some huge strides, but I think those of us in the industry still spend an awful lot of time explaining what arboriculture is, even to clients.

I am strongly of the opinion that it falls to industry bodies to make progress here, and rather than look inwards perhaps they should look outwards at growing public awareness. It will cease to be a meaningful profession if nobody recognises the value of the service.

ABOUT Hallwood Associates Ltd 4 Granger Avenue Maldon, Essex CM9 6AN Tel: 01621 770168 www.hallwood associates.com

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CONSULTANT? JONATHAN HAZELL HIGHLIGHTS THREE WAYS IN WHICH EMPLOYING THE SERVICES OF A CONSULTANT CAN SAVE YOU DIFFICULTIES

s a consultant, I would of course say to a potential customer that the best time to wheel me in is right at the beginning – when you first begin to frame your ideas, and before you have committed any resources to the project. While we mustn’t forget my three D-words – define design and de i er – the best arguments in favour of using a professional consultant involve three C-words: ‘capacity’, ‘cost’ and con ict .

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Capacity Without engaging a consultant, can you really give your customer what they want, when they want it? Do you have the capacity to support their aims or needs so that your view holds sway, and a decision is made in its favour?

More often than not, that will involve producing a report that not only looks polished, but also reads well from beginning to end (see my mini-series on report writing from January 2016). If you do not have the capacity, and you want to

keep the customer, you may have to remind them that a contractor is paid to do and act, while a consultant is paid to think and write – then call in the cavalry.

Cost Why would a customer pay a consultant’s fee? We all know the old joke about the consultant who stole your watch to tell you the time, but a timely piece of work from a consultant with a well-crafted brief can reduce costs increase rofit re ent

unnecessary work, gain consent, discharge a condition, or discharge a duty of care. The consultant’s advice will ensure that any work complies with all the required consents, regulations or conditions.

Conflict A third reason for using a professional consultant is to avoid any suggestion of a con ict of interests, which could damage your reputation. Imagine that you have to carry out a survey and make recommendations for work that you have already been asked to do. There are so many opportunities to level accusations of cherry picking against you, i.e. specifying work that doesn’t really need doing, and at eye-watering rates. he wor ay be ustified but it cou d sti oo fishy. In situations like these, it is far better to separate out the ‘doing’ and the ‘thinking roles.

Really it comes down to ‘can you?’ and ‘should you?’ – there is some advice that anyone can give without fear of contradiction or awkward conversations with the suits, but there is other advice that relies on a thorough knowledge and understanding of s ecific egis ation and its interpretation, and that is often best left to someone else. www.jhazell.com

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STEWART WARDROP REPORTS BACK ON HOW THE ARBORICULTURAL ASSOCIATION IS STARTING TO GET ITS VOICE HEARD IN PARLIAMENT

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a regular basis. We also get to contribute to group responses when they are requested by government or, on occasion, where a campaign needs to be brought to the government’s attention. Importantly, we get to hear about much more political and government activity; previously we would have been simply overlooked, or not heard.

Post genera e ection a new AGM for the APPGHG will be held; we have submitted a proposal entitled ‘Working arborists protecting London’s trees’. The tit e is wide ranging to a ow engagement over a spread of topics, including the value and impact of good arb practice, training, biosecurity, the plight of tree o cers and so on. ur highlight will be having arborists climbing trees adjacent to the parliamentary estate – if possible carrying out demonstrations.

When we outlined the event to the Lords, Baronesses and MPs, it got a great reaction, which should ensure good attendance.

We will publicise the date and venue once arrangements are in place – come along if you can.

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was informed that the world of arboriculture was ‘fragmented’, but I would describe it as ‘blown to smithereens’. Not a day goes by when we are not invited to support another worthy cause or organisation, all operating within the arb envelope or at its margins.

As a small charity, we need to ensure that we are engaging with the ost in uentia grou s so that the arb voice will get heard.

‘Picking the winners’ becomes a priority. Thankfully, the good work done by my predecessor and the prior chairman has built a good foundation from which to start.

The two most politically in uentia grou ings are the Party Parliamentary Gardening and Horticulture Group (APPGHG), and the Ornamental Horticulture Roundtable Group (OHRG). Our involvement with and participation in these groups gains us access to politicians on

a local MEP, we were invited to attend a Brexit conference at the Royal Agricultural College.

In addition to this being a great networking event, we heard from various speakers about their Brexit concerns – as expected, there were many more questions than

answers. The two that stood out were ‘Who will set environmental targets once we’ve exited the EU?’ and ‘Who will really oversee and hold Defra to account?’

All the above means that getting the arb viewpoint across must be a priority, and we can all play our part. Talk to your local politicians, especially your local MP. The AA has good information available which we will signpost on our website over the coming weeks.

ABOUT Stewart Wardrop is chief executive of the Arboricultural Association. www.trees.org.uk

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PRO ARB MAGAZINE SPEAKS TO MATTHEW MAGRATH, ARBORICULTURAL OFFICER AT CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL, TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ITS AIM TO INCREASE THE CITY’S CANOPY COVER BY 2% BY 2030

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ambridge’s latest tree strategy is based on a 2013 tree survey, which found that the level of canopy cover was 17% and concluded that increasing the cover could decrease urban temperatures by up to 2.5ºC. he strategy ai s to a i ise the benefits trees bring to the city, while ensuring those we leave behind for future generations are better than the ones that we have inherited,” Matthew explains.

“There are so many problems currently facing trees – and that’s not just in Cambridge, that’s across the country. There’s climate change, increasing occurrences of storms and extreme weather, ageing tree stocks, and pests and diseases such as Chalara ash dieback, which is especially devastating here because Cambridge has a large number of ash trees. We have heavy pressure on o u ation and urban densification and are expecting a population increase of 20,000 over the next 20 years. Increasing canopy cover is a way of protecting our tree population from these cha enges and enhancing the for our benefit.

Data survey As part of the research that took place to aid the writing of the strategy, arboricultural consultants ADAS were commissioned to look at the data they had collected from a BlueSky aerial survey, including information such as canopy spread and tree heights.

Using this information allowed the team to create its 2% target. “We asked ADAS to calculate what the average canopy cover was for each land use type across the city,” Matthew says. “Using this data, we came to the conclusion that on the wards where canopy cover fell below the average, it would be an achievable aim to raise it to the average. If we successfully do that, the overall increase will be 2%.”

During the study, it was found that 77% of the land is privately owned, but there is still an opportunity for the council to plant its own trees. “We have got a ring-fenced budget to plant as many trees as we remove, based on the average number of trees that we fe across the year as it does uctuate Matthew tells us. “The next stage for us will be to achieve 100% restocking of all our recorded voids, and once

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that is achieved we will be looking for new planting positions and planting those up.”

Incentive, education, accessibility The information that the council has on privately owned trees is not as in-depth as it is not responsible for their maintenance. With such a large percentage of land in the area being privately owned, Matthew points out that if they want to make a difference to cano y co er they ha e to be ab e to in uence these ri ate owners.

How do you go about that? “We are still in the early stages of implementing our strategy, but we are trying to beco e ore e cient in the asset management of our own trees and our statutory tree responsibilities. Then we can allow more time for community engagement, where we can promote the urban forest and encourage people to plant their own trees and look after them better.”

There are three steps within the strategy to encourage private landowners to plant more trees: incentive, education, and accessibility. One of the

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incentives is a ‘free tree for babies’ scheme, where the council gives new parents a tree to plant after their baby is born. here are ots of different ways that we could go with this, and we may well look to enhance that scheme,” Matthew says. “We also have schemes that welcome residents to new street trees and encourage them to water new trees planted along their road. We brought that in earlier this year.”

How are the schemes promoted? “We advertise them on the website, and with little plastic notices and QR codes that go on the tree itself – you can scan the to find out infor ation about the tree. It is about giving people an active way to participate in the community forest.”

The education part of the strategy involves improving the council website and engaging with the community to teach them about the importance of trees and the benefits they bring to the city. he accessibility stage ties in with education, but is wider than that, involving the sharing of the council’s data.

“We sit on a wealth of data about our trees, and it is all about making that information available to a wider audience,” Matthew explains. “The plan is to use the open data licence to put some of the infor ation u . Indi idua s businesses and academics can use it to undertake research or do ode ing about how to i ro e tree co er or to find out more about how tree cover helps with things

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1 like air quality, for example. We don’t have the resources to do that kind of research ourselves, but we do have the data, so it makes sense to put it out there for those that can do the research.”

Mature planting he strategy high ights the benefits that arger ature trees can bring to an urban environment, including improving an area’s appearance and air condition. Is there a focus on planting mature trees? “Absolutely,” says Matthew. “It has to be the right tree in the right place, though. We found that 2% of the canopy was from trees over 20m in height.”

How does that compare to the rest of the country It is di cu t to make comparisons without doing a lot of research. We can make comparisons with the data that we do have, or by eye when we visit other parts of the country, but it is di cu t to say whether or not we have a good figure. hat I 2 can say though is that

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we do have a considerable number of mature trees.

They contribute disproportionately to the character and amenity of Cambridge, so it is something that we are concerned about and seeking to improve. We are lucky that the council has the land to do it. While a lot of land is privately owned, we do manage a lot of publicly owned space where we can plant mature trees, and so we are actively planting in these places and will continue to do so.”

Des ite the significant benefits that arge tree species bring, the strategy recognises the fact that they are harder to look after and tend to take more maintenance at a higher cost. With councils facing tighter budgets, this can be one reason that in some areas smaller trees are preferred when it comes to increasing tree numbers.

To ensure that their trees are properly looked after and kept safe, secure, and healthy, the council’s tree team has created a three-year rotational maintenance plan, which Matthew spells out in further detail. e ha e si ified our aintenance an for our trees, and so all trees are managed on a three-year cyclical rotation by ward. This includes inspection, maintenance, planting, our responsibilities as a neighbour and ant hea th benefits as we . It is simple to administer, simple to communicate and simple to understand, with no zoning or complications or things done on different cyc es. It is ust a si e three-year rotation.”

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LLY MCNA H A R E ON TH SA UP WI T AN UPDAT TO S E H E TC ITS BID , TO G RB CA PRO A Y OF TREES IS DOING IN PL ANTING OF CIT E CHARIT Y NMENT BY O TH HOW E THE ENVIR ANCHESTER V IN M IMPRO TREES

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ity of Trees is a Manchester-based movement aiming to reinvigorate the landscape of the city and its surrounding area by planting trees on underused land – making the city greener, and improving the appearance, air condition and quality of life for residents. The charity regularly holds fundraising events and community tree-planting days, and runs a number of projects in the area.

The aim The charity was originally known as Greater Manchester’s Community Forest, before becoming Red Rose Forest. In November 2015, the team rebranded itself as City of Trees.

“We relaunched in 2015 as a partnership between the Oglesby Charitable Trust and the Community Forest Trust,” Sarah tells us. “We had a fresh new vision, and a new way of working, trying to engage people with concerns about the environment. So much development was happening in Greater Manchester, and we were concerned that the quality of the environment was getting left behind, despite all the fantastic developments and buildings coming up. ity of rees is about engaging ots of different partners, charities, developers, and people who are changing the landscape of Greater Manchester, to ensure that the quality of the environment is

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STATISTICS • 227,276 trees planted • 333 street trees planted • 1,026 fruit trees planted • 8,399 people connected to nature • 5,643 volunteer hours donated • 223.68 total hectares of woodland managed • 54 orchards created

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maintained. We can achieve this through planting trees and woodland, greening our urban centres, and maintaining the green places on the fringes of the city, to ensure that quality is passed down to future generations.”

First and foremost, City of Trees sees itself as a movement. Its main aim is to highlight the importance of the environment, and bring the community of Manchester together to help deliver its aims. The partner counter on its website shows that around 8,400 people have signed up.

What kind of projects has the charity focused on? “We have created a lot of community orchards across Manchester, and provide training for local people so that they can help to maintain them,” says Sarah. “We also do a lot of school projects to strengthen the relationship between children, woodlands and wildlife.

“One of our key focuses is urban greening. We are looking to transform grey streets into green backdrops. We work a lot with developers and people in the city centre. It’s not only street trees that we use to achieve this, it can also involve green roofs, which work well in the city centre and in residential areas.”

Woodland management is also a vital part of the work City of Trees does. It looks to bring areas of unused woodland back to life, providing much-needed green space for local communities.

Getting involved n the first hursday of e ery onth ity of rees hosts volunteering and ‘Citizen forester’ events, which anyone is able to attend and get involved with. “During tree-planting season, we’re always looking for help with anting trees. e a so do wi d ower seed anting and lots of balsam bashing and bramble bashing and things like that. We encourage people to check our website, get on the calendar and get involved in volunteering. As we’re a charity, we also hope that people will donate to support our work.”

What about businesses and organisations?

“Businesses, companies, and people who work within Greater Manchester can become partners in the movement,” Sarah explains. “It might be that they get involved in employee volunteering schemes, it might be that they support or fund a project, it might be that they do so e staff fundraising for us. e wor with people on quite a bespoke level.”

Three million trees One target that City of Trees has set is to plant three million trees over the next generation, which equates to one planted for every man, woman and child living in the region. “Since we launched, we’ve planted 227,276 trees. We’re on track to hit our target, and we also have a number of other bits and pieces and measures that we want to do. So far, our volunteers have donated nearly 6,000 hours of their time; we have created more than 50 orchards across the region, and planted over 330 street trees as well.”

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CLEAVLEYS WET WOODLAND

City of Trees teamed up with Caorunn, the handcrafted Scottish gin, to transform the Oast House in S inningfie ds into a ibrant a e orchard offering 00 assers by a free aorunn . n 30 Se te ber 20 ity of rees anted u the area outside the ast ouse with a e trees as art of a ro otiona e ent for Manchester ood and Drin esti a they ad ised aorunn on the ty e of trees to se ect as we as anning and coordinating the setu de i ery and insta ation of the 22 trees. o owing their ti e in S inningfie ds the trees were donated to Sni e ough in dha where they were anted to for art of a new co unity orchard.

City of Trees has undertaken work to i ro e the water ua ity of an unna ed tributary of ors ey roo in Sa ford through channe natura isation and the creation of wet wood and. n iron ent gency onitoring conducted in ear y 20 had identified a onia contamination, and the discharge fro the tributary had been contributing to water ua ity fai ures within ors ey roo under the ater ra ewor Directi e. he site is ocated within a for er counci tree nursery nown as ea eys ursery. etween the M 0 M 2 interchange and ors ey roo the southern tributary drains and ad acent to a c osed andfi site before assing beneath the M 0 fro which it recei es runoff.

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HOWARD STREET, SALFORD In une 20 three ondon ane trees were anted on oward Street Sa ford as art of a study on the i act trees ha e on c eaning o uted water fro road runoff and on anaging e e s of surface water. he study is a artnershi between the n iron ent gency the ni ersity of Manchester ity of rees nited ti ities rban ision and Sa ford ity ounci . he trees were anted in a s ecia y designed a e ent where rainwater running off the road was di erted before going bac into the sewer syste at the other end. sing s ecia ist e ui ent a tea fro the ni ersity of Manchester has been onitoring the uantity and ua ity of the rainwater as it enters and ea es the trench.

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ity of rees has wor ed with a eading waste recyc ing co any for o er fi e years on a rogra e to green reater Manchester s streets. In 20 it tea ed u with iridor the orth est s argest recyc ing co any to transfor reater Manchester s streets through the anting of hundreds of street trees. Since then o er 0 street trees ha e been anted in rafford Manchester ury igan o ton and dha direct y benefitting 3 ho es and ore than 000 residents. he street tree sche e has i ro ed 3 .03 etres of road which is e ui a ent to . i es or 30 footba itches.

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Recommended landscape Urban environments, parkland, private gardens Leaf persistence Mid-April to November Crown shape Pyramidal Height at maturity 7-12m Predicted lifespan 50+ years Soil conditions Tolerates a range of conditions providing it is free-draining Identification MARKS Dark green, classic birch-shaped leaf with serrated margins, cinnamon-peachcoloured peeling bark, long yellow catkins appear in spring

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BETULA ALBOSINOENSIS ‘FASCINATION’

ELLEN CARVEY, SALES MANAGER AT BARCHAM TREES, DISCUSSES THE DELIGHTS OF THE CHINESE RED BIRCH

etula albosinensis ‘Fascination’, the hinese red birch was one of the first species that appealed to me when I first de ed into the wor d of trees. I was on a fact finding ission for archa and ca e across a double row of these beauties just after a rain shower. heir bar was dri ing wet and a ost iridescent as the sun bro e through the c ouds.

It s not hard to see why this tree is so o ed. Its characteristics a e it suitab e for a who e host of ro ects and anting sche es. he stunning bar is its ost notab e feature when young it is a mottled cinnamon-peach colour that creates strong contrast with the dar brown branching structure.

As it matures, the stem becomes a c eaner crea y white ro iding a wonderfu dis ay of ee ing bar each year as the white brightens. he dee green fo iage is dar in co our and dense in co erage it is he d unti ate in the season a ing it a usefu o tion for screening.

It s a so ca ab e of roducing so e attracti e ye ows in autu n adding to its a ea . Pyra ida in sha e with sti y ascending branches hinese red birch ho ds a ba anced and erfect sha e throughout its ifes an. his a es it a erfect choice for sche es where unifor ity is ey. ascination tends to be o er oo ed in fa our of its better recognised cousin etu a uti is ar. ac ue ontii. It s hard to now if this is si y

because ac ue ontii is so we nown or if I ha e issed so ething for e ascination is the ob ious winner. It s denser in fo iage ho ds its eaf ater and has the sa e great sha e but with ore interesting bar . i e ac ue ontii it s suitab e for anting in gardens ar and and urban en iron ents where its co act sha e is we co e. ascination is a so re ati e y easy to anage – gi en its e egant sha e and unifor ity there are few aintenance de ands ost anting. i e other birches it s not a good candidate for runing or sha ing other than crown ifting. he best maintenance option is to select and place your Chinese red birch wisely, so that it can grow undisturbed. etu a a bosinensis was brought bac fro hina by rnest i son in 0 and a few other cu ti ars ha e been de e o ed since then. I wou d approach these with caution, as in y o inion they are not as i ressi e as ascination . he ost co on a ternati e etu a a bosinensis ar. se tentriona is ac s the ste ibrancy of ascination .

If you re oo ing for a tree for an a enue a street a garden to use as screening for an area of ar and or e en for a c uster of trees as a winter garden feature oo no further. I ha e yet to ose y attach ent to the hinese red birch and ha e nu erous c ients who ha e a so been i ressed by it – I sure that you wi be too. www.barcham.co.uk

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o you have a tree with defoliating caterpillars? If so, it might be worth taking a closer look, as they could in fact be saw ies. du t saw ies are often si i ar in a earance to ies or wasps; interestingly, it would appear that all other Hymenoptera, such as bees, wasps, and ants, e o ed fro the saw ies.

Identification and symptoms Saw y ar ae and butter y or oth (Lepidoptera) larvae are visually similar, but you can distinguish between them by looking at the numbers of prolegs (the wider, more rounded legs) and the eye structure. Saw ies ha e only one simple eye on each side of the head and fi e or ore airs of prolegs on their abdomen, while Lepidoptera have four pairs of prolegs and multiple eyes on each side of the head. You may need a magnifying glass to see these differences or want to send sa es for identification instead. oth saw y adu ts and ar ae can be very variable in size and

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LUKE HAILEY FROM BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS GIVES SOME POINTERS FOR IDENTIFYING AND CONTROLLING SAWFLY INFESTATIONS appearance. While some are easily mistaken for caterpillars, others have wet-looking bodies, hence the name ‘slugworm’.

Larvae behaviour can also give them away; they are often found congregating in groups and/or feeding at the edges of leaves.

They may produce protective webbing or lift their rears to form an ‘S’ shaped defensive pose if threatened. So e saw ies wi skeletonise leaves rather than totally consume them, while others will feed on fruit – mining tunnels in apples, for example.

Trees may be completely defoliated, but such heavy infestations are uncommon.

Severe outbreaks are usually sporadic and localised.

Saw y s ecies ay be particular to one host plant, while some lay eggs on multiple host species.

Many types of tree can be hosts, including alder, apple, ash, birch, maple, pear, pine, poplar,

Sorbus species, spruce and willow. Smaller plants such as roses, Berberis, Mahonia and gooseberries may also be severely impacted. Feeding occurs in spring and summer, with most species feeding for two to four months before pupating.

Biology Saw ies gain their na e fro the female’s egg-laying ovipositor, which often resembles a saw.

The toothed shape allows her to make incisions into plants and lay her eggs inside, choosing a sunny spot where the eggs will be warmer.

Most species spawn a single generation each year. There are also a number of species which do not need to breed to produce fertile

eggs and have far more females than males, so there can be many young in each generation.

Eggs hatch in the spring and the larvae feed on the host plant’s leaves or needles. Once they have finished feeding they head to the ground, where they pupate. Some even construct a silk parachute to reach the ground.

In the wider eco ogy saw ies form an important food source for some bird species, such as the corn bunting – a species of high conservation concern in the UK. Management If da age is su cient e terna y feeding saw y ar ae can be controlled by using general insecticides. If the egg-laying sites can be identified rune out and destroy the affected branches and remove and destroy any infested fruit. www.bartlett tree.co.uk

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DAVE VICKERS, CITY & GUILDS NPTC TRAINER AND ASSESSOR, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AT LAND BASED TRAINING, TALKS US THROUGH CHANGES TO PESTICIDE QUALIFICATIONS

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nu ber of years ago the wor d of esticide ua ifications went through a change. he i es of P . and P . were su erseded by new ua ifications with sna y e orab e codes i e 02 02 ... and any eo e sti refer to the as P . and P . . owe er e en though they re sti often referred to using the o d na es there are so e funda enta and i ortant differences – if you re about to underta e esticides training and assess ent then you ust a e sure you get the correct units to eet your needs.

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that certificates c ear y state the units that are co ered.

The modern PA.6 It a changed with the new sche e so you ust a e sure you get endorsed for s ecific e ui ent when you boo your course. ou wi need to ho d the P . Pesticides oundation certificate before you underta e the P . assess ent. here are se en units within P . nit erating edestrian handhe d a icators fitted with hydrau ic no es or rotary ato isers to a y esticides to and nit 2 erating edestrian handhe d a icators fitted with hydrau ic no es or rotary ato isers to a y esticides to or near water nit 3 erating edestrian handhe d a icators to a y esticide e ets or granu es to and nit erating edestrian handhe d a icators to a y esticide e ets or granu es to or near water

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Getting endorsed y ica y you can as for two endorse ents with your first registration often nits and 2. If you now that you re ne er going to use a na sac s rayer but you wi be in ecting esticides and insta ing co P ugs then a e sure you te the assess ent centre or training ro ider that you re uire endorse ent in nits and . ou cou d ta e a different o tion if you now that you on y e er be using esticide ugs or brushing esticides on to ants by as ing for endorse ent in nit .

Getting more than two ou are not i ited to ust two endorse ents if you re uire three or four units the awarding body wi charge a registration fee for each additiona unit.

Grandfather rights It s robab y worth a uic ention about randfather ights – they no onger e ist for esticides and ha en t done for so e ti e. he e e 2 ward in Safe se of Pesticides e acing randfather ights ua ification is designed for those indi idua s who were re ious y e e t but it on y co ers those eo e for a ying esticides to their own and or and they occu y.

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PRO ARB SPOKE TO GUY MARSHLAIN, SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR AT TIMBERWOLF UK, TO FIND OUT HOW THE WOOD CHIPPER MARKET HAS EVOLVED TO MEET CHANGING CUSTOMER DEMAND

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or customers, the question of who will provide product support for their new wood chipper is often an afterthought. When it comes to smaller equipment, spare parts can be sourced with little fuss, but with wood chippers being much larger, it becomes more of a challenge. “Performance has never been more of a focus than it is in the UK market today,” says

Guy Marshlain. “Owners and users are demanding local support to deliver maximum uptime.”

As Guy points out, there is more to consider than just the

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TIMBERWOLF TW 230DHB

• 160mm (6.3in) capacity • Length 3,304mm (tray up), 3,842mm (tray down), width 1,510mm 3 h ubota four cy inder engine • 230mm x 160mm feed opening • 5t/hour throughput • Weight: 749kg

Furthermore, market research is becoming a vital source of insight into customer’s requirements.

“UK arborists know exactly what they want, and good market research helps us to continually improve our products. Our dealers provide feedback from Timberwolf owners daily, while we carry out interviews to support new product development. We also do monthly and annual surveys to keep up with market trends.”

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PRO ARB SPOKE TO STEVE SWINBURNE, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT TERRAIN TECH LTD, ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SKID STEER MAINTENANCE AND CARE

aily maintenance checks are often considered a chore, but they should form a rigorous part of an arborist’s routine. For Terrain Tech managing director Steve Swinburne and his team, checking oil levels and c eaning fi ters is second nature and they find that using ua ity lubricants is essential to ensure longevity and peak performance.

Terrain Tech bought a Bobcat T770 18 months ago; coupling the Bobcat with a Seppi mulcher, a hydraulic grapple bucket and a hea y duty ai ower errain Tech has created the perfect skid steer for its re uire ents.

The majority of work undertaken by the mulcher is in high risk environments – on the M1 motorway upgrade, for example. Keeping the machine well-maintained guarantees reduced downtime and increased productivity, and ensures a safe environment for the operator.

“We often work in situations where clearing vegetation by hand is impossible or expensive, or it may be an ecologically sensitive

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situation where low ground ressure achinery is re uired says Steve. “In these situations, the obcat co es into its own.

BOBCAT

Bobcat T770 • 92hp • Rated operating capacity: 1.6t • Ground pressure: 4.2psi • Travel speed: 10.7mph • 43.9 gallon fuel tank • Length: 141.6in • Width: 78in • Travel speed: 10.7mph Price: £80,000

www.bobcat.com The mulching head rotates at 2 00r but the obcat is fitted with a high ow hydrau ic syste which allows the machine to cope with high pressures of this kind.

Furthermore, the Tier 3 compliant, four-cylinder Kubota Engine is turbo-charged, achieving higher out ut ower tor ue rise and cleaner emissions simultaneously.

The high performance level expected of skid steers can only be done with constant checks and care. e change the oi fi ters every 100 hours and the engine oi at 0 hours Ste e says. It is also important to check that all working lights, reversing alarms and so on are functioning.

Terrain Tech works for leading construction and civil engineering companies, as well as statutory bodies and utility providers.

Making a good impression is therefore vital, and keeping the unit well-maintained ensures that client knows they mean business.

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• Engine: FPT F5H 90hp • Operating weight: 4,355kg • Tipping load: 2,902kg • CASE patented ride control reduces loader arm bounce at elevated speed igh ow au i iary hydrau ics to power a range of attachments Price: POA

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CS-2511TES top handle chainsaw (for trained tree surgeon operators only) • Powerful premium grade ECHO 25cc engine • Ultra-lightweight (2.3kg dry weight, without guide bar and chain) – reduces operator fatigue • Engine produces 1.1kW, which gives superior power-toweight ratio • 0.19L fuel tank capacity, 0.14L oil tank capacity • Compact design – easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces • 25cm (10in) guide bar length, ¼in saw chain pitch, 0.05in gauge ider tan o enings enab e easier oi and fue fi ing and the oil adjuster is on top for easy access • The starter grip cord allows the operator to open the oil and fuel caps, even when wearing gloves • Two-year professional warranty Price: £499

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PRO ARB GOES BEHIND THE SCENES AT BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS TO CHECK OUT ITS KIT SELECTION COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

We use Isuzu Grafters now, with custom-built bodies in the back that are specially made for us. We got rid of the 6.2t and 7.5t vehicles and went down to 3.5t because of the changes in arboriculture, which now involves more small pruning work. There’s also the licensing issue – when younger people come into the industry they can’t drive the HGV lorries. The Grafters are super reliable, they’re built very well, they work for us, and they’re good allround vehicles.

HEDGE CUTTERS

Our hedge cutters are all Stihl. I think Stihl has been changing its hedge cutters over the years – they went from 2-stroke to 4-stroke, and thankfully they’re now returning back to 2-stroke. We have a big range of hedge cutters – short-armed hedge cutters, pole hedge cutters, large hedge cutters, and one with extension bars. We need that diversity when we’re out, because some of the hedges we have to access are 30-40ft tall, and trying to do that with smaller cutters is not easy.

STUMP GRINDERS

Our most recent purchase is a Predator 38X tracked stump grinder, which is very user-friendly. It’s radiocontrolled, so there’s a separation now between operator and machine – you can sit in a cabin and use it. That’s great, because the pedestrian ones were very labour intensive and possibly not the safest things to be using as a lone worker.

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CHIPPERS As an American-based company, we always used to use Bandit chippers, which we had to import from the States.

They have been fantastic, but need a lot of maintenance. Ten to fifteen years ago our bread and butter was dismantling trees, but now that doesn’t happen so much – wherever possible we aim not to remove trees – so we don’t really need big chippers anymore.

In the last couple of years, we’ve gone over to using 6in chippers. We’ve tried various different companies and ended up with Timberwolf chippers, which are very reliable. We’ve just got two brand new ones and they’re very good – you can tell that the people who put them together have experience in working with trees.

PPE For the last ten years we used SIP PPE trousers, which have been very good, but we’ve recently started going back to Stihl trousers because the company has just brought out a new range. We use Meindl boots, and have done for about six or seven years now. We tend to get about a year out of a pair of trousers and boots.

Helmets are changing rapidly – they’re a lot more ergonomic and userfriendly now. Until recently we used Petzl, but we’re starting to use Stein and Klein helmets. The add-ons you can get now are pretty good, such as full clear visors and Bluetooth radio kits. Those are really useful when you’ve got someone 100ft up a tree and someone down on the ground trying to communicate.

We change the helmets every couple of years to make sure they’re in good condition.

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CHAINSAWS All of the chainsaws we use are Stihl, and Bartlett has historically used Stihl chainsaws for most of its working life as a company. I think Stihl owns the market – our Stihl chainsaws have gone the distance, getting bashed around up trees. The customer service is good, the back-up service is good, and all the spares are readily available. When you’re in an industry that relies so heavily on power tool equipment, we need access to the parts to repair them with as quickly as possible if something does stop working.

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Each month we feature an ancient British tree.

This month the Ancient Tree Forum introduces us to...

The Bow thorpe Oak, Lincolnshire Estimated to be over a thousand years old, the Bowthorpe Oak would have been growing around the time William the Conqueror ruled. It’s thought to have the widest girth of any pedunculate oak in the

UK, at 13.3m.

It is much valued by its owners, the Blanchard family of Bowthorpe Park Farm, who have farmed the and for fi e generations. he oa tree grows in a grass paddock behind the 17th century farmhouse in South Lincolnshire, and the owners charge a small

sum for visitors to see it. he owthor e a has been a isitor attraction of years, and there are records of past hundreds for residents using it to entertain their guests, with tea parties being held inside the hollow trunk. At one time, the tree was said to have a door and a ceiling with a pigeon loft above; on one occasion, 39 people were able to squeeze into the tree together. In 1768, George Pauncefort Esquire, who rented Bowthorpe Park, is recorded as having had benches placed within the tree to use it as a dining area.

Until recently, cows, sheep, chickens and horses could be seen grazing in and around the tree, but the owners ha e now fenced it off in order to re ent too uch soi co action. he first chain was fitted to the tree over a century ago to support it, with a second added in 1978 and a third around 12 years ago. For details about visiting the tree, go to www.bowthorpeparkfarm.co.uk.

The Ancient Tree Forum champions the biological, cultural and heritage value of Britain’s ancient and veteran trees, and provides advice on their value and management at www.ancienttreeforum.co.uk Photographs ©Bowthorpe Park Farm

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SUPPLIER Simon Bradshaw Head of sales (UK) at Predator

SIMON BRADSHAW TAKES PRO ARB BEHIND THE SCENES AT PREDATOR Can you tell us a little bit about Predator?

Predator is a British company that was founded in 2003. Its primary motivation was to innovate the tree stump grinder market by providing narrow-access track machinery that was co act enough to fit through the narrowest garden gate. Back then, most arborists would have had to use a range of different si ed e ui ent to tackle various tree stumps; Predator’s goal was to supply one machine for every job. Now, Predator supplies a wide range of high performance machinery, including chippers, attachments and compact stump grinders.

What are the key selling points of your products?

High performance, versatility and narrow access are key selling oints as we as affordabi ity.

Selling directly to the end-user allows us to be as lean as possible on pricing, without compromising ua ity or erfor ance. ur Predator 50RX is a 50hp stump

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grinder that is only 31in wide and can transform into a track mulcher or chipper if needed, using the P on the bac of the achine – and it’s still priced lower than many similar-powered but much wider machines on the market.

What are your bestselling products?

The Predator 360 pedestrian stump grinder is our most popular entry e e stu grinder. ur narrow-access P28 and P38 machines are our most popular mid-range products.

What kind of after sale support do you offer?

We’ve worked hard over the years to build a reputation for great back-up service, and every Predator machine comes with two warranties as standard.

Additionally, a technical team that knows the machinery inside-out is always available to help. We also

offer ser icing ac ages – we e got a growing network of Predator service points around the UK, as well as worldwide representatives in any different countries.

How do you market the business?

Mainly through social media, but also through holding regular demonstrations and attending trade shows throughout the year. There is a lot to be said for word-of-mouth, too – much of our business comes from longtime customers personally recommending us to people.

What are your lead times?

We keep stock on hand as often as possible – with our pedestrian and se f ro e ed achines we offer next day shipping when they’re in stock. When out of stock, the tracked chippers have a lead time of four weeks and the larger stump grinders’ lead times are around four to eight weeks.

Are you releasing any new products in the coming months?

We are, but we can’t say

too much at the moment. There is a new stump grinder in the pipeline that will complement our existing range of narrow access it and offer a great deal of value to a number of custo ers es ecia y s a er fir s.

How do you ensure the quality of your products?

All Predator machines go through rigorous analysis and testing, with diagnostic procedures starting from the drawing board and finishing ust prior to delivery. We actively seek customer feedback and improve our machinery where necessary. www.predator-mfg.com

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GROUND CREW

SITE OPERATIVE

Founded in 1974, Gristwood & Toms is one of the largest and best equipped arboricultural companies in the UK. With the support of our in-house training manager, you will have the opportunity to access a rich and varied portfolio of learning opportunities. Coaching and mentoring are important features of our employees’ continuing professional development. You will hone and develop your skills by working on a wide variety of projects and will have the opportunity to carry out tree works in some of the most prestigious locations in the country.

You will be involved in all aspects of forestry and landscaping maintenance, including grass seeding and cutting, weeding, pruning, turfing, planting, felling, spraying and fencing. You will be expected to carry out practical skilled maintenance and new work operations, using machinery such as strimmers, mowers, hedge cutters and chainsaws, and to carry out regular maintenance checks on vehicles and machinery. You will be expected to participate in all required training and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

You must be able to communicate well and work well both alone and as part of a team, and have a responsible attitude towards safety procedures, clients and colleagues. It would be an advantage if you held CS30/31 and CSCS.

For more details please go to www.horticulturecareers.co.uk

For more details please go to www.horticulturecareers.co.uk

TRAINEE CLIMBERS AND ARBORISTS

CLIMBER

Glendale is one of the UK’s leading green service providers, delivering nine specialist green services. Glendale works with the industry’s top experts in providing a wide range of arboricultural services. Glendale is looking to recruit staff who will bring enthusiasm, expertise and fresh ideas to the table and who are looking to further their arboricultural career. Due to growth of our arboriculture business in the South East, we are currently recruiting for arborists in the following contract areas: Hillingdon, Waltham Abbey, Radlett and Sevenoaks. We are ready to invest in our trainees and apprentices to make them top climbers and earners within the company.

Founded in 1974, Gristwood & Toms is one of the largest and best equipped arboricultural companies in the UK. With the support of our in-house training manager, you will have the opportunity to access a rich and varied portfolio of learning opportunities. Coaching and mentoring are important features of our employees’ continuing professional development.

You will hone and develop your skills by working on a wide variety of projects and will have the opportunity to carry out tree works in some of the most prestigious locations in the country.

For more details please go to www.horticulturecareers.co.uk

For more details please go to www.horticulturecareers.co.uk

SENIOR ARBORICULTURAL CONSULTANT

ARBORIST

We are looking for a full-time senior arboricultural consultant. Our consultancy services include Impact Assessments, subsidence risk assessments, tree health surveys and tree structure evaluation, including internal decay detection, so you must have experience in these areas. You must have FdSc Arb, BSc or PDArb in Arboriculture or equivalent professional qualification, LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector Certificate, a driving licence, and membership of the Arboriculture Association, International Society of Arboriculture or the Institute of Chartered Foresters.

We currently have vacancies at our St Albans and Beaconsfield offices for experienced climbers to fit into our established teams and help with our expanding client base. Applicants must have all NPTC qualifications (minimum of CS30, 31, 38, 39), a full driving licence, a proven track record in all aspects of tree work, and excellent climbing and tree surgery skills.

For more details please go to www.horticulturecareers.co.uk

For more details please go to www.horticulturecareers.co.uk

GRISTWOOD & TOMS LTD Location: London

GLENDALE Location: South East

BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS Location: St Albans

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GREENFIELDS COUNTRYSIDE LTD Location: Leicestershire

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BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS Location: St Albans and Beaconsfield

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Nick Eddison Arboricultural manager, Burleys

Go to reference book?

Diagnosis of Ill Health in Trees.

Favourite sandwich filling?

Tuna mayo.

Favourite tree species?

Sequoia sempervirens

Karaoke song of choice?

Anything by The Ramones.

If you had to work in a different industry, what would you be doing?

I’d be a botanical scientist.

Best moment in your career?

Pruning trees with Silky Saws!

One piece of technology you couldn’t live without?

My Haglof Clinometer.

If you had to work in a different industry, what would you be doing?

A police detective.

Favourite sandwich filling?

Cheese and pickle – no contest.

Go to reference book?

Diagnosis of Ill Health in Trees.

Karaoke song of choice?

Downtown by Petula Clark.

Favourite tree species?

Oak.

Who would play you in a film of your life?

Steve McQueen – or, more likely, Ricky Gervais.

If you had to work in a different industry, what would you be doing?

Something outdoors.

Best moment in your career?

Becoming forestry assistant at Tandridge District Council.

Favourite sporting memory?

England winning the Rugby World Cup in 2003.

One piece of technology you couldn’t live without?

My iPhone – no contest.

Top of your bucket list?

Going into orbit around the earth.

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Top of your bucket list?

See the cherry blossoms at Mount Fuji.

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Arboricultural consultant, AD Tree Consulting

Favourite tree species?

The London plane.

Favourite sporting memory?

West Ham beating Manchester United to stay in the premiership.

Tim Wise

Alastair Durkin

Go to reference book?

The Law of Trees, Forests and Hedges.

Who would play you in a film of your life?

Steve McQueen.

Best moment in your career?

Winning the Green Award at the East of England Small Business Awards.

One piece of technology you couldn’t live without?

I would live without it!

Favourite sandwich filling?

Bacon.

Karaoke song of choice?

Something by The Clash.

Favourite sporting memory?

England winning the Rugby World Cup. What’s top of your bucket list?

To get a Royal Warrant of Appointment.

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