Pro Arb June 2017

AN INTERVIEW WITH

JUNE 2017

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SOUTHERN ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

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NEWS 04 AGENDA

Can more be done to improve health and safety in arboriculture?

06 NEWS

A roundup of industry news

08 THE ARB SHOW Reporting back on this year’s event

FEATURES

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30 UNDER 30

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AN INTERVIEW WITH

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Five reasons why you should apply Callum Campbell, Southern Ecological Solutions

OPINION Rob McBride fill us in on the recent ‘Great Trees of Sheffield’ contest

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FLOOD PREVENTION

Pro Arb investigates how tree planting can mitigate the risk of flooding

20 TAKING FLIGHT

The new airborne sensor technology making tree surveying easier

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COPPER TONE

We profile the versatile beech

24 MODERN TREE PITS

How technology has improved tree pits

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BOOK REVIEW

Trees: Their Natural History by Peter A. Thomas

28 PESTS AND DISEASES How to diagnose and control anthracnose of willow

29 BUSINESS ACUMEN

Business isn’t just about being good at your job, says Jonathan Hazell

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PPE

The latest innovations in PPE

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STUMP GRINDERS The increasing popularity of compact stump grinders

34 ARB KIT All the latest arb kit

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TOOLBOX Aldershot-based Adam’s Trees

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ANCIENT TREE COLUMN Kingley Vale yew trees, Sussex

CONTENTS

WELCOME JUNE 2017 • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 6

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elcome to the June edition of Pro Arb magazine. We hope that everyone who attended the Arb Show last month had a great time there. It was brilliant to meet so many of our readers at the event and hear some feedback about the publication. For those of you who want to relive those show memories, or for those that missed out, we have a round up on pages 8-9.

In Rob McBride’s column, he announces the winner hi reat ree he el c nte t.

With controversy surrounding the city’s tree felling programme, the contest, judged by the likes of Jarvis Cocker and Chris Packham, has brought us some much-needed positive news from the city’s tree population. Find out which tree took the title (and take a look at that trophy!) on page 16.

Also featured in this issue is our interview with Confor Technical Director Andrew Heald about the

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r le that tree can play in pre enti n. n rew has been involved in writing reports on the subject and was able to provide us with some key points on how planting can help, and why the method hasn’t proved so popular in the UK in the past. You can read that feature on pages 17-19.

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CAN MORE BE DONE TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN ARBORICULTURE, AND WHO SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING CHANGES? ANDREW TURNER

OLIVER NIXON

HM Principle Inspector of Health and Safety

H&S manager, Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd

“It is important that employees are prepared for occasions when things do go wrong”

“The macho attitudes of what is a very male-dominated industry must be reduced”

r riculture i an in u try with a i nificant risk of injury. The methods for controlling risk are well-known and yet, due to poor management, the fatal accident rate is many times that of other industries.

Common causes of injuries in arboriculture include falls from height, being struck by a falling object, and contact with a moving saw blade. The physical nature of the work al lea t any ar ri t u erin r musculoskeletal disorders.

More can be done to reduce the risks, and it is the responsibility of the whole industry to ensure that work is carried out safely, from those planning and procuring the work (landowners, clients and trade associations) to those undertaking it (contractors, employers and the self-employed). It’s vital that arboriculture activities are carried out by workers who are well-trained, competent, appropriately supervised, following good practice and using well-maintained equipment. It is also important they are prepared for those occasions when things do go wrong.

Arboriculture remains a small and hazardous industry that attracts all types of people. For whatever reason, the greatest hazard still appears to be the actions and attitudes of the individual employee. Advances in H&S over the last 30 years have given arboriculture an excellent framework of improved training, equipment and techniques. These are underpinned by industry best practice and legislation that has been introduced to reduce fatalities and serious injuries. Yet more can be done, and that is through the attitudes of managers and workers.

The challenge for managers and supervisors is to alter workers’ personal perceptions of hazards and risks, so that the corner-cutting and macho attitudes of what is a very male-dominated industry are reduced.

This shift in attitude would create a forwardthinking and positive safety attitude among arboricultural workers, which will equip them with the skills and strategies to prevent harm to themselves and others.

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een l t i pr e ent yet pe ple till get hurt. Ultimately the employee pays for the poor decisions and attitudes of management, and this can and should be challenged.

DAVID ABRAHAMS

Tree care manager, Bawden Contracting Services Ltd

“An important avenue to work on is the general public’s perception of arboriculture” We at Bawden have maintained the accreditation for OHSAS 18001 for several years. This is in recognition of the risks involved in arboriculture and allows for accurate recording, the following of approved processes, and the analysing of areas that can teach us how to improve our practices.

Bawden has worked hard to become an ‘approved contractor’ for the Arboricultural Association. One part of the initial and interim audits is ensuring that H&S processes are followed and ingrained into daily procedures. Furthermore, the teams have access to FISA, AFAG, HSE guidelines, ICOP for Arboriculture and regular training updates thr u h the City an uil ualificati n all which c er in i nificant etail. e eel we are doing everything we can to improve and maintain H&S as an individual business.

An important avenue to work on is the general public’s perception of arboriculture, and perhaps the associations could highlight the necessity of

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employing a company that follows strict H&S documentation. I do not have the answers on how to achieve this, but it’s something that perhaps the committee could discuss.

GARY SCAMMELL

involving all elements of the industry – either at the Arboricultural Association trade show or national conference, as these are already established in the calendar.

NAVIN SEHMI

Health and safety manager, Gristwood and Toms Ltd

Managing director, Down To Earth Trees Ltd

“A start could be the introduction of an annual safety conference”

“There is an argument that the industry should be accredited across the board”

H&S is a collective responsibility, and while legislation will regulate the industry, improvements should be driven from within by organisations, arborists, the Arboricultural Association, training providers and equipment manufacturers. Public and commercial organisations that commission tree works ha e a i nificant r le t play in en urin that H&S has parity in the tender process. t h ul e rec ni e that a l t e rt has gone into the creation of the best practice guides and the training and assessment packages that are currently used in the industry. We need to establish the best way to revise or amend these, taking into account the lessons learned from industry accidents.

This is easier said than done, given that we are busy with our businesses. A start could be the introduction of an annual safety conference

More can be done, but the default position always seems to be that the next tier in the hierarchy – from on-site operatives through to the government – is responsible. The HSE is the top-level contributor – their research and resources provide companies with every opportunity to maintain compliance. The next stage is company owners and trade bodies.

As Arboricultural Association-approved contractors, we rely on the HSE, the AA and our external H&S consultant to pass on articles and updates in legalisation. Our obligation is to ensure that this information is distributed, acted upon and maintained.

There is an argument that the industry should be accredited across the board, as with a an electrical fitter . l n a there are approved and non-approved contractors, there will always be a divide in compliance.

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PAUL HODGSON

Arboricultural manager, TreeStation

“Processes need to be ingrained from the very start in order to have higher compliance levels” The fundamental teachings of H&S lie within arboricultural education, but educators are not ultimately responsible for an individual’s H&S – they are there to initiate a safe working culture from the beginning. Most courses and practical assessments contain the necessary H&S requirements, but they rarely teach or give u cient e pha i t the pr ce e nee e t achieve a safe working environment.

Implementation is becoming easier due to the guidance provided by the HSE, free advice from associations, and the constant improvements in technology and auditing systems. Yes, they require investment at the start, but that time and money will be paid back in safe working practices and reputational gains. Everyone is responsible for H&S, but processes need to be ingrained from the very start in order to have higher compliance levels within the arboricultural industry.

Next month: Is the British Standard specification for topsoil fit for purpose in tree planting

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

HTA REPORT ON IMPORT SUBSTITUTIONS FOR OAK The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has launched a report on import substitution of oak trees (Quercus species). Since 2013, the UK has imported 1.12m a tree acc r in t cial Defra statistics. There is a great opportunity for the UK to increase oak production, boosting the economy and improving biosecurity. he rep rt i entifie rea n for the high oak import levels, and suggests collaborative

solutions with which industry and government could address them.

The challenges are to improve upply chain e ciency i pr e public procurement and market conditions, and encourage better sourcing of UK-grown trees.

Raoul Curtis-Machin, HTA director of horticulture, said: “There are no reasons why we shouldn’t grow most of our own oak trees. We hope to discuss this report with the new government after the election.

It would be great to achieve manifesto promises of planting millions of trees during the next parliament. The same promise was made in the last parliament, but results fell short.”

View the report online at www.hta.org.uk/oak-report

BAN ON MOVEMENT OF SWEET CHESTNUT MATERIAL UPDATED The Forestry Commission and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are imposing a prohibition on the movement of sweet chestnut material out of, or inside, zones within a 2k radius of six sites in Devon and Dorset, where sweet chestnut blight has been found.

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and also applies to oak material within 1k of the same sites.

The boundaries of four zones that are already in place have been reduced. The exact boundaries of all zones are shown on the Forestry Commission and Gov.uk websites.

The prohibition is implemented

by The Plant Health (Sweet Chestnut Blight) (England) Order

178/2017. The original prohibition came into force on 21 February 2017; it is a precaution to prevent the disease from spreading. www.forestry.gov.uk

FUND4TREES TO PROVIDE MONEY FOR NEW CLIMBING RESEARCH Fund4Trees has announced the funding of a new research project to be carried out by Alexander Laver ISA, BCMA of Tree Logic, and Dr James Shippen of Coventry University.

The project intends to map the body’s movements while tree climbing, comparing i erent techni ue t analy e the pressure on joints and muscles. The research should lead to a better understanding of how we use our bodies when in a tree, and of how injuries are sustained – including longer term injuries.

Jack Kenyon, co-opted technical advisor at Fund4Trees, said: “The research could substantially increase our understanding of the causes of physical stress-related injury. This will improve training techni ue r cli er an reduce the occurrence of injury.” www.fund4trees.org.uk

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CONCERNS OVER IMPACT OF NEW PIGGERY ON ANCIENT WOODLAND The Woodland Trust has raised strong concerns about the impact of a ‘piggery’ proposed by a landowner near the charity’s Ragpath Wood, west of Durham; the piggery is to hold around 4,000 pigs.

The conservation charity has submitted an objection to Durham County Council, following a report that highlights dangerously high potential ammonia and nitrogen

e i i n which w ul a ect over six hectares of the ancient woodland – home to bluebells and wood anemones. he applicant ha clarifie in its Environmental Statement that approximately 6.6ha of ancient woodland will be subject to ammonia concentrations exceeding the precautionary ‘Critical Level’, and that 2.3ha of the ancient woodland will be subjected to

nitrogen concentrations in excess of the ‘Critical Load’.

Woodland Trust site manager Richard Wilson said: “Ragpath Wood forms part of a local nature

walk and is well used by visitors, so the thought of their senses being assaulted by a hu e pi fini hin unit in the area is unpleasant.

“More importantly, there is a real risk that ammonia and nitrogen pollution will cause lasting damage to the unique ancient woodland and its il which n u erin r mitigation can allow for.” www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

CITY OF TREES CONTINUE WITH TREE PLANTING AMBITIONS

EMERALD ASH BORER BEETLE CAUSES CONCERNS FOR BRITAIN’S ASH TREES

15 semi-mature trees have been planted in Salford as part of City of Trees’ ambition to plant three million trees across the region.

The trees have been planted along the busy Eccles New Road, a main thoroughfare into both Manchester and Salford city centres, and a key route into MediaCityUK. The sweetgum trees have been planted across both sides of the road, creating an avenue e ect an ha e i pr e of path – more than a third of a mile.

Kevin Wigley from City of Trees commented: “As well as planting thousands of trees and creating new community woodlands, we also want to improve the look and feel of

Scientists have warned that Britain’s ash trees could be wiped out by an Asian beetle just as they begin to recover from the devastating ash dieback fungus.

In the latest State of the World’s Plants report, experts from the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew said that the emerald ash borer beetle was on the march to Europe and could be more even more deadly than ash dieback.

Experts fear that the borer could soon arrive in Britain and

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our urban areas. Trees deliver a hu e ran e enefit from tackling air pollution and combating climate change to providing a home for wildlife. We believe they are essential to the future of our cities and towns”.

Through their Green Streets programme, the team behind the City of Trees movement has planted nearly 5,000 street trees across Greater Manchester since 2001. www.cityoftrees.org.uk

wreak devastation similar to that seen in US cities, where tens of millions of ash trees across 25 states have withered and died.

Dr Richard Buggs, head of plant health at Kew, said the eetle c ul e the final nail in the c n r ritain a h trees. “There is a real chance that the emerald ash borer could come to the UK. It has devastated ash populations in America and is currently found around Moscow in Russia.

“Research shows it is spreading towards Europe, so over the next few years we could see it infesting ash trees that are already weakened by ash dieback.” www.kew.org

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Timberwolf’s stand caught the eye of visitors

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PRO ARB REPORTS BACK FROM THE ARB SHOW 2017 – ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING EVENT

The climbing competition proved popular

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On Friday 12 and Saturday 13 May, the Arb Show saw a record number of both exhibitors and visitors.

The new and improved showground inside Westonbirt Arboretum allowed added space for exhibitors, and more large kit stands than ever before. In total, a diverse range of 109 organisations presented their wares, from wood chippers and climbing kit to tree surveying equipment and books.

Over 5,000 people attended over the two days, with dedicated arborists arriving in scores despite a couple of torrential downpours. Stroud Brewery, annin the ar r the fir t ti e were ept ery busy; even during heavy showers there was a l n ueue r a pint the cial r h w le Stump Grinder. The tills of the many kit suppliers in attendance were constantly ringing, with some having to travel back to their headquarters on Friday evening to replenish stock for the Saturday.

Taking centre stage at the heart of the showground, and showcasing just some of the many technical skills involved in being a professional arborist, was the 3ATC tree climbing competition, sponsored by arbjobs.com. Nearly 50 climbers took part across three skill categories in a hard-fought competition. Many in the crowd were in awe of the entrant arin e rt hi h in the can py e t n irt a nificent ce ar .

The popular kids’ tree climbing area, sponsored

by Marlow Ropes, was inspiring the next generation of young arborists, with 106 youngsters enjoying the attraction. The main arena, meanwhile, hosted the ForstXtreme Challenge, with a ninja assault course and a Gladiator-style travelator. It also saw a great moment when Russell Ball from Fund4Trees set a record of 424 loops on the Looping Bike, raising £190 for the charity. Russell commented: “It was a great challenge.

I don’t know how long I was up there for, but my arms were swollen for at least an hour afterwards and my shoulders stayed bruised for a few days. I was slightly nervous beforehand, and had a few practice runs to make sure the spinning wouldn’t make me sick.

“It would be great to turn this into an annual challenge at the Arb Show, and I know that I could beat my score. On the day, it was just a spur of the moment challenge – but if I came prepared, I am sure I could get more than 500 rotations.”

There were some brilliant stands at the show, notably Timberwolf, which had a vast range of machines on display. The Stihl demonstration area was as popular as ever with visitors, with professionals demonstrating their top-handled chainsaws and plenty of hands-on testing. Other great displays included Simon O’Rourke’s Stihl demonstration of speedchainsaw carving skills.

The winner of the prize draw for a brand new £800 Stihl arborist saw was Michael Brown from Romsey, who was thrilled to be picked out from over one thousand entries.

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Talks took place throughout the event Russell Ball gives the Forst Xtreme bike a go

Chainsaw sculpting in the Stihl demonstration zone

A MEWP on display

The Carbon Compact stand

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30 UNDER 30: THE NEXT GENERATION Showcase your work and celebrate your achievements he n er awar pre ent a anta tic pp rtunity r y u to celebrate everything that you have achieved in your career. It i ur elie that we h ul rin the y un pe ple in the in u try t ether t rec ni e their a a in achie e ent an t l rwar t what they will e a le t acc pli h in the uture.

Don’t just take our word for it, though. One of last year’s winners, Scott Hawkes, told us: “It was incredibly satisfying to be acknowledged in the industry along with so many other talented in i i ual e n tratin the pa i n an ill et that the lan cape ect r y un er enerati n p e e . t ethin ery pr u t e part an a reat che e r uture tar the in u try.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH

CALLUM CAMPBELL CALLUM CAMPBELL, SENIOR ARBORICULTURAL CONSULTANT AT SOUTHERN ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS, TALKS US THROUGH HIS NOMADIC CAREER HISTORY

What is your current role?

I work as the senior arboricultural consultant at Southern Ecological Solutions (SES), an ecological consultancy based in Essex. We have a team of around 20 ecologists during the busy season.

Before I joined the company, it didn’t have an internal arboricultural team, and used external contractors to do the work that was needed. The director wanted to bring that in-house, so he hired me to put the framework in place to make it happen.

There are now two of us on the arboriculture team, working full-time. Adam, our junior consultant, works alongside me and does all the climbing because he is y un er an a it fitter than a he w r we i mostly development, large multi-phase construction sites, and tree hazard assessments – as well as a range of other survey products such as method statements and pre-purchase due-diligence reports.

How much do you work with the ecology team?

We will do some things for the ecologists when our own work is on the quiet side, such as bat surveys. It is quite multidisciplinary and there is some crossover, but we tend to keep ourselves as a separate department unless we are required to work together.

We are occasionally called to jobs where the client wants to build something like an underground swimming pool, and they want to know how it can be done with roots surrounding it. These kinds of jobs can be challenging as the local planning authority often has a policy of not permitting basements near trees. However, most of what we do is middle-of-the-road consultancy – we don’t do any professional representations,

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appeals, court cases or anything like that at the moment. We are trying to get into railway work, which i uite i cult. lth u h we ha e the competency in place to do it, it takes a while to get everything set up and to build potential clients’ c nfi ence in u .

How did you personally get into the arboriculture sector? a i alway li e near w lan wa constantly playing outdoors and climbing trees, as children do. When I left school in 1988 my dad was working in a bank – I saw what he was doing and knew that I really didn’t want to do that. When I found out about forestry I decided to give it a go and joined a company in Scotland, where I was living at the time, doing fencing and tree planting.

Not long after that I earned my chainsaw certificate which all we et e int ti er harvesting and thinning works, but I soon got bored and wanted to do more tree care. I remember seeing these guys on the street climbing trees with ropes and harnesses, and decided that I wanted to try it.

It was in the early Nineties when I went to Merrist C lle e an c plete a nati nal certificate.

I then began working all over the UK as a climber, as well as abroad in Germany and Sweden.

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What happened when you came back to the UK? I worked with Glendale Countryside for about three years as a contract supervisor for the London Borough of Ealing. We had a large yard with about 20 guys and six trucks, and we would do all the pruning, maintenance works, felling and planting.

I then returned to Scotland and started working for a forestry company, Scottish Woodland Ltd. They did a lot of utility work, so it was technically arboriculture, but not as we know it. I worked with them for six years as a forestry manager before I left to become self employed for a couple of years as a utilities line surveyor.

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What was it like working abroad? here i a hu e i erence etween w r in in the UK and working abroad. The regulations for working at hei ht are ery i erent r ur pean nati nal so they tend to get the British guys to do all the an er u tu .

In particular, I remember in Sweden, I would get a pecificati n thr u h an it w ul e ethin like, “today you will be dismantling a birch tree”. I remember always thinking “big deal, that will be easy”. It’s only when you arrive at the job that you see how colossal the task before you is! The money is the draw out there, really, but it’s a young man’s game. Self-preservation really starts to kick in after a while. w r e n an in th e c untrie ecau e they have seasonal rules over there where you’re not allowed to work on the trees in the summertime. I pent a c uple year tra ellin etween i erent parts of Germany, the UK and Sweden, going where the work was.

How did you find being self employed?

The thing I struggled with the most is that I’m not very disciplined when it comes to paying my taxes!

But putting those responsibilities to one side, I did

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How did you get back into working for a company?

I decided to relocate back down south, where I found a job as a senior arborist with Jacobs Engineering.

I was a team leader in charge of making sure we completed all the tree safety audits for Kent Highways Services. In my team of around four surveyors, we looked after the west of Kent, dealing with public complaints, completing tree works, and undertaking tree safety hazard surveys for the public highways. We also had a South East Water term contract, so I became principal arborist for them.

After around three years, Jacobs relocated to Croydon. I left not long after that to work for D F Clarke as a senior arboricultural consultant, and stayed there for a year before joining SES.

now than it was in the past. Developers are starting to listen to us, and noticing that they’re getting into trouble further down the line when they could have resolved their issues if they had contacted us earlier. A lot of the local authorities – the progressive ones, anyway – have validation checklists, where it states that you have to have a tree survey completed or they won’t even look at your application. That’s a massive step forward, but I think there’s still a lot of work to be done.

Do you get involved with any of the associations?

Yes, I’ve been a professional member of the Arb Association for a good few years now. I also managed the process that enabled us to become associate members of the London Tree cer ciati n. e t uite a l t their seminars, which is great for continuing professional e el p ent a l t y c llea ue are tree cer in London so it’s a good way to meet and catch up with l rien an al t fin ut what in n in the tree world.

I’m also looking to become a chartered arboriculturist in the near future, but that’s a couple of years down the line. www.ses-eco.co.uk

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Developers are starting to listen to us, noticing that they are getting into trouble further down the line when they could have resolved their issues if they had contacted us

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like being my own boss, as anyone would – it was very enjoyable.

It is something that I may look to pick up again in the future, but at the time I felt that working for a more established company would be the better option for me. In the couple of years that I worked for myself I picked up jobs from the likes of the Forestry Commission and Scottish and Southern Energy, just doing ur eyin w r . hat wa fine ut it doesn’t pay you as regularly as a nine t fi e .

ABOUT Southern Ecological Solutions is a specialist ecological and arboricultural consultancy based in Essex.

Tel: 01268 711 021 www.ses-eco.co.uk

What do you consider to be your biggest achievement?

It has to be setting up the in-house arboricultural section at SES. Having been at the company for less than two years, it’s great that we now have tw e er ull ti e ta an are p tentially looking to hire a third due to the volume of work.

The arboriculture work goes hand in hand with the ecology side of the business, but I’m proud that we derive a lot of our own work through advertising and word of mouth. We don’t do many small jobs but still tend to get a fair amount of business in London – probably a couple of jobs a week there.

What would you like to change with regards to arboriculture?

I would like it to be taken a bit more seriously. In a way, it has improved and is taken more seriously

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ROB MCBRIDE REPORTS BACK ON THE RECENT ‘GREAT TREES OF SHEFFIELD’ CONTEST, WHICH HE ORGANISED IN RESPONSE TO THE CONTROVERSIAL FELLING OF STREET TREES IN THE CITY

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ABOUT Rob McBride, ‘The Treehunter’, is a campaigner for ancient trees. www.treehunter.co.uk

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PRO ARB INVESTIGATES HOW TREE PLANTING COULD BE USED IN THE UK TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF FLOODING

ccording to Environment Agency rep rt ar un fi e illi n pe ple li e in ri area acr n lan an ale with ne in i n li h h e at ri in . ter eri u in acr the in l t ney wa pent uil in up e ence . we er ne area e ence that wa erl e wa the plantin tree . hi le t u taina le re try an ti er r ani ati n C n r pu li hin a rep rt in c n uncti n with re t e earch int h w w lan can help re uce the ri in . ll win urther e a tatin in C n r pu li he a ec n rep rt hi hli htin ur recommendations: 1. he ati nal l e ilience e iew h ul e a ine the ca e r reatly enhance tree plantin in area n lan a ecte y in .

2. he ern ent h ul rec ni e that in a iti n t re ucin ri tree plantin can eli er a wi e ran e ther enefit inclu in ti er upply re uce e i i n enhance i i er ity an reater recreati nal pp rtunitie .

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3. he n ir n ent ency re try C i i n C an ther a encie a appr priate h ul i enti y a a atter pri rity where tree plantin in uplan ri er catch ent w ul e t eneficial t re uce uture ri .

4. he epart ent r n ir n ent an ural air a part the ati nal l e ilience e iew h ul w r with M rea ury t i enti y financial echani rant che e an fi cal ea ure that c ul e u e t enc ura e increa e tree plantin in tar et area electe y an C. n rew eal i the technical irect r at C n r an wa in l e in writin th rep rt . e ay n writin the rep rt we were really u t rawin n in r ati n that i alrea y ut there. t wa a ut pr tin what ha een ai y a encie acr the w rl a ut the r le that re try an w lan ana e ent play in c ntr llin the ri .

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It is about seeing trees and forests as key elements in terms of regulating flows, water quality, intercepting pesticides and reducing erosion

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e ence ne the i e t challen e in the i that we ha e a all a unt w lan c er which ean there i ery little ata n rew tell u . lenty re earch c e r a r a n the enefit w lan n th in an in eneral r e a ple a thir citie et all their water r re te catch ent . thin it i thi lan cape- cale thin in that i i p rtant rather than i ply tree an in . t i a ut eein tree an re t a ey ele ent in ter re ulatin w water uality interceptin pe tici e an re ucin er i n. t pre ent the tree can py c er tan at well el w the ur pean a era e . n rew elie e that we nee t ee a chan e in the percepti n tree in the i we are t a e the chan e re uire t help with in n ther c untrie the i ea u in tree r e ence i n t e en ue ti ne it i een a n r al. ere we are u e t eein hill with n tree n the an that i what we e pect ur lan cape t l li e. n reality it i li e that ecau e r the la t year we ha e pai lan ana er t eep it l in li e that ia the C n riculture licy an ther echani . ea e n rew whether thi percepti n in the i h win any i n chan in . here ha e een a ew recent pr ect that all w e t elie e thi i tartin t chan e. n Mi ale there i a place calle nt ren where a r up l cal ar er i e plantin . t wa nly n a all cale ut we were a a e y h w rapi ly the tree tarte t ha e an i pact n water w. n ther e a ple i in ee le n the ri er wee where a ain they ha e tarte plantin tree al n the e e the ri er an ha e alrea y een e early re ult . u can t c ntr l the a unt water c in int the area y u ha e t c ntr l the w it. ree can help t re ulate the w an re uce the i pact in y re ucin the pea .

How trees help to prevent flooding he late t C n r rep rt hi hli ht the fi e ey way that trate ically plante tree an w lan can help t re uce the ri in 1. nterceptin rain all 2. t rin re water in the il 3. l win the w 4. e ucin ilt in waterway 5. etainin water n plain n rew p e a ut the ain enefit that tree can pr i e ree help y interceptin rain water that le it reache the r un . heir r t are i er than th e ra they pen up the il tructure t a reater epth which ean the water will perc late wn int the il re. here i al the phy ical arrier that tree r t an tu p create l win wn the water w an ea in in . ethin that i ten erl e i that tree re uce the a unt il an ilt that w int the ri er they act a a arrier capturin the e i ent. ne the a r pr le with i that the water fill pe ple h e with ilt an irt cau in c tly a a e. ree are a uch etter e ence a ain t that than ra er e . hear ne the e t e planati n h w tree help while w r in ra all in n ia a ew year a . e were in the e tern hat an they ha reali e that ince a l t tree ha een elle up in the untain they ha ha pr le with winter an u er r u ht the water wa runnin uic ly. urin a tal t a ch l r up they a e tw i t c e t the r nt a y with ery h rt hair an a irl with l n thic hair an a la water wa p ure er each i hea . n the little la hea it ran ery uic ly an n the little irl hea it i n t run at all it u t rippe ery l wly. hat i what tree can t win water. he l n an h rt it i the re e etati n y u ha e t the l wer the water run . y ul at a l t ur ra e hill i e eti e the water u t c e trai ht the ur ace when it rain .

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learne r the pa t i that we n l n er ha e drains that are connected to streams; regulations tipulate that there ha t t e a u er ne. hi ean y u can t ha e the water win int a rain down a hill and then back into the stream. n e place at the ent we ha e t the w r t all w rl . he water rain the hill ery uic ly an the ri er wi tly et ery hi h an there are a l t ature tree han in er n the an with ut uch pr tecti n. Chan e are ein a e but it does take time.” e n rew thin that re tree will e plante in the uture a a eth r pr tecti n ar er ha e een pai r year un er the C n ricultural licy t rain an i pr e their fiel he ay . ntil ery recently they ha e een penali e r ha in tree . hat i why the landscape is the way it is. You can’t suddenly change year eha i ur y i ply chan in a rant policy or something similar. It is going to take a long ti e t a e that chan e ut it i certainly tartin to happen.”

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Risks hile tree can e a c t-e cient eth r re ucin the ri in n rew warn that it must be thought through: “Mature trees on riversides u t e ana e pr perly. they are n t an they c llap e urin a then there i a ri that they will e wn trea p tentially cau in a a e t bridges and buildings.

“You can’t just plant the trees and expect to solve e erythin . t i tly c n en e ut new woodlands always need to be strategically planned and planted.” n rew elie e that it i i p rtant r u t learn r pre i u i ta e n the pa t we ha e ha e a re try practice . r e a ple in the Seventies and Eighties in the UK we were very aggressive when it came to drainage. The idea was u t t et the water a uic ly a p i le which un urpri in ly wa n t a reat thin r a in p int iew.

“New regulations have since been brought in and have led to a change in practice. One way we have

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PRO ARB SPEAKS TO MICHAEL SANDER OF ARBORFLIGHT TO FIND OUT ABOUT HOW SENSOR TECHNOLOGY ON AIRBORNE PLATFORMS CAN BE USED TO SURVEY LARGE NUMBERS OF TREES

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urveying trees can be a time-consuming process. ArborFlight has recently been set up by Michael Sander, Dr Paul Barber, and Quentin Nicholls as a method of collecting a large amount of data from more than 10,000 trees a day, in order to help workers on the ground identify trees that need work to keep them healthy.

Each of the trio has a background in tree work.

Innovation and technical director Paul Barber has more than twenty years’ experience as a scientist, with an emphasis on the diagnosis, monitoring and sustainable management of urban, plantation and native vegetation.

Quentin is a fellow and former chairman of the Arboricultural Association and has been in the industry for over 40 years, working within local councils and running ArborTrack and his own arboricultural consultancy.

Finally, managing director Michael Sander has w r e e ten i ely in the fiel tree an e etati n management since 2006, providing solutions for the likes of Thames Water, National Grid, and EDF Energy.

The concept We asked Michael how the idea for the company came about: “My personal background is in ground maintenance. For a long time, I have been trying to solve a problem within the utilities industry regarding their tree assets and the lack of knowledge within the sector about their trees and the condition that they are in.

“A company’s maintenance work is very reactive.

The likes of the National Grid and Thames Water have hundreds and thousands of properties all over the UK, with a vast number of trees on them. We have een w r in with c panie t fin a c t-e ecti e an ti e-e cient luti n t ur eyin tree .

“I have known Quentin for around seven years, as we have been using ArborTrack Tree Management Software and the various services it provides for some of our utility clients. Quentin knows and has done work with Dr Paul Barber of ArborCarbon in Australia, which is where the ArborFlight remote sensing technology has been developed over the last seven years.”

The ArborFlight sensors are used on drones, helicopters, and aeroplanes. There are both multispectral and hyperspectral sensors, allowing for a more precise diagnosis – tree height, tree area

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cover, tree health, tree GPS location, tree counts an pecie i entiďŹ cati n can all e c llecte .

M t the w r we will i y aer plane r helic pter that i where y u are a le t ur ey the t tree in a ti e-e cient an c t-e ecti e anner. he r ne pi ue pe ple intere t an certainly ha e their u e ut when it c e t l in at hun re an th u an tree they are airly li ite . hat i really i p rtant i the a ility t pr i e tree c n iti n rep rt a well a a can py c er percenta e Michael ay . hi i y n ean in t replace r un - a e tree ur eyin it till ha li itati n ut y u in thi we can ather ery lar e a unt repeata le ata that will ena le u t irect the t n the r un an alert the t any h rri le-l in tree an ther na ty thin that nee t e l e at r the r un . he ther uni ue ele ent ur er ice i the act that the ata lin trai ht int r r rac ree Mana e ent tware. hi ena le the en u er t ea ily run rep rt n the ata an i ue w r orders to their own tree teams or contractors, in r er t carry ut any re e ial w r i entiďŹ e .

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Michael c ntinue he accuracy the techn l y ean that we are a le t l cate area in a i e pecie in railway c rri r . t nly that ut it al all w u t ee whether tree are h win any i n l in i ur r i there are any ther in icati n that they ay e i ea e r n t in a a e c n iti n.

The future c nclu e we a Michael a ut r r li ht plan r the uture an whether they are c ntinuin t e el p the techn l y lutely we ha e t e ery intere tin e el p ent which w ul l e t e a le t tal a ut ri ht n w ut they are n the cu p ein c plete . entially it in l e ein a le t l at an i enti y pecie in re etail an inte ratin re with the car n capture i e thin a well. a eein r y utility client that there i an intere t there an e thin are happenin n their e tate . ll thi i really p iti e r tree an the en ir n ent. here are all rt ther techn l y we are l in at e pecially within the nternet hin which we c ul p tentially tie int ur techn l y t pr i e li e ata. i e ay thi i n t here t replace the r un w r thin there i alway in t e thi c inati n etween techn l y pe ple an tree ana e ent.

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FAGUS SYLVATICA

Recommended landscape Parkland and generous open spaces Leaf persistence Deciduous, although the tree holds onto the leaves even as they turn brown Crown shape Broadly round/ domed crown Height at maturity 40m Predicted lifespan Can live for several hundred years Soil conditions Drier, free-draining soils, such as chalk, limestone and light loams Bark identification Smooth, thin and grey, often with slight horizontal etchings Leaf identification Leaves broadly elliptic with wavy edges.

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STEVE VINCENT, HORTICULTURAL SALES ADVISOR AT PRACTICALITY BROWN, ON THE COMMON BEECH

he common beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a large, deciduous tree, native to England an ale . hey a e a nificent specimen trees, but really need parkland in order to be seen at their best. Beech woodland is shady and characterised by a dense carpet of fallen leaves and mast husks.

These trees can be trained as hedges, and in arch and pleached forms, so they are suitable for many situations. This, together with the wide range of cultivars, means there is a lot of choice.

Beech trees do not like clay, preferring drier, free-draining soils such as chalk, limestone and light loams. lth u h eech wer are in i nificant they can produce beechnuts, and produce excess numbers in ‘masting years’. Their leaves are broadly elliptic, 4-9cm long and pointed, with a wavy edge. Young leaves are lime green with silky hairs, becoming darker and losing their hairs as they ature. utu n ee the a nificent c pper colour emerge, with the trees often holding onto their leaves even as they turn brown into winter. The eech can e i entifie in winter a it lea u are sharply pointed and not pressed against the twigs.

Beech woodland is an important habitat for many in ect inclu in utter ie an r rarer plant such as coralroot bittercress and red helleborine. Its foliage provides food for some moth caterpillars, and the seeds are eaten by mice, voles, squirrels and

ir . ati e tru e un i r w in eech w they are ectomycorrhizal, helping to feed the host tree. Due to its longevity, beech also provides habitats for many deadwood specialists such as hole nesting birds and woodboring insects, and the bark is often home to a variety of fungi, mosses and lichens. eech ay e a ecte y c ral p t which cau e dieback of branches, but the causal fungus is a weak pathogen and its presence often indicates that the plant has other problems.

Some species are suitable for environments smaller than woods or parklands, such as Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck’.

This elegant cultivar forms an attractive architectural tree with an upright, tightly columnar r it ha it wn ariant such as Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Gold’ which has bright yellow foliage in the spring, and Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Purple’, which has spring leaves that emerge dark red. Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula’ is a spectacular weeping variety with purple variants.

An adaptable tree, beech makes for a fantastic hedge, particularly common beech or the purple variety, and is one our most popular instant hedges due to its seasonal variation and native heritage. An elegant, clipped beech is a statement hedging element – or when looking for a screening tree, a pleached er i n er reat c era e while aintainin epth.

This noble, native tree is a great addition to any outdoor space. www.pracbrown.co.uk

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1 WEMBLEY “The nine trees at the front of Wembley stadium are ours – they’re beautiful big trees by the fountains, which highlights the idea that urban trees really can be any size.”

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ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL “Our tree pits were used for some beautiful trees planted outside of the cathedral in London. They were planted around 15 years ago and are still very healthy today.”

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PRO ARB SPEAKS TO GREENBLUE URBAN TECHNICAL CONSULTANT HOWARD GRAY ABOUT THE ROLE MODERN DAY TREE PITS HAVE PLAYED IN IMPROVING URBAN PLANTING

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n noisy and polluted urban areas, trees can pr i e a ran e enefit inclu in ener y conservation, air quality improvement, biodiversity enrichment, and adding greenery to areas where it is lacking.

It’s essential that urban trees are well protected and equipped to survive long into the future, to avoid the cost of felling them. Once a tree has been selected for urban planting, the tree pit plays a huge role in ensuring that the tree is planted properly and in a healthy condition.

Howard believes that the design of tree pits has come a long way: “The whole understanding of the volumes and the quality of the rooting environment has completely changed the urban planting situation for the better.

“Thanks to research and science, the design of tree pits ha c e ar ince when we were the fir t c pany to design a soil cell as part of a pit. The principle of a loadbearing cell, incorporating high quality, uncompacted soil, was a real game changer for the process.”

How did the introduction of soil cells improve the design of tree pits? “The cells enable the soil to remain viable for rooting growth. They do this by allowing microbiotic activity in the soil, so the fungi, the mycorrhizae, worms, bugs and bacteria can keep breaking down the organic content to a form of carbon that the tree can absorb. Without this microbiotic activity, the tree will struggle to extract the right amount of nutrients that it needs.”

A key factor that has improved the health of urban trees is the recognition that aeration is just as important as irrigation. In the past trees, have often been planted and covered in impervious paving, preventing vital gaseous exchange from taking place in the root zone.

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Trees: Their Natural History

by Peter A. Thomas

Wonders and mysteries In the second edition of this book, Peter A. Thomas takes a look at all aspects of the history of trees, including their biology, ecology and shape, and the role that they play in the world. The book explores the wonders and mysteries of trees, including information on why leaves take on their amazing autumn colours, how water reaches the top of the tallest trees, and why the study of genetics has led to so many changes to tree names.

Particularly fascinating is a chapter entitled ‘Roots: The Hidden Tree’, which provides some interesting facts about the roots underground. Roots normally account for 20-30% of a tree’s mass; they form a wide shallow base, rather than plunging deep into the ground and mirroring the image of the canopy, as is commonly thought. he i fille with raph an ia ra helpin t e plain the topics further and to provide real life examples of the way that trees have advanced over the years.

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Grow your knowledge This book is especially useful as a point of reference for those looking to learn more about the way trees work and how they have changed over time. It is an interesting read, particularly if you are looking to update your knowledge, and answers some burning questions about trees – such as how they grow and reproduce, how they are ‘designed’, and why they eventually die.

For those of you who already have an extensive knowledge on the inner workings of trees, there will be more suitable books for you.

However, if you are looking to improve your knowledge of such a vital part of our landscapes, or if you are an arboriculture student trying to get to grips with the science behind trees, this book will give lots of information to help you fully understand the way trees work. ince the fir t e iti n the re re erence ha e een a e to the end of each chapter in order to allow the reader to dig further and continue the research that went into the book. Further changes r the fir t e iti n inclu e re cientific tree na e al n i e c n na e an new aterial n the r le enetic the e ect of climate change, and hydraulic engineering.

It is an interesting read, particularly if you are looking to update your knowledge

About the author Peter A. Thomas is senior lecturer in Botanical and Environmental Science at Keele University. He has travelled the world, visiting North and Central America, Europe, Africa, Russia and Australasia, and gaining over 30 years of experience in ecological aspects of trees. Peter is also the author of Ecology of Woodlands and Forests (2007), and Fire in the Forest (2010).

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Causal agent Marssonina salicicola overwinters in twig cankers and specialised

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GLYNN PERCIVAL AND EMMA SCHAFFERT FROM BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS DISCUSS THE SYMPTOMS AND CONTROL OF ANTHRACNOSE OF WILLOW structures on diseased fallen leaves. Coinciding with budbreak in the spring, massive numbers of spores are produced and disseminated by wind and rain splash onto susceptible plant tissue. Under cool, moist conditions, spores germinate and infect plant tissue. Shortly after lesions develop, spores are produced on the diseased plant tissue and these spread to healthy tissue, where they cause new infections. If moist weather prevails, summer spores are produced from the lesions.

These are responsible for leaf

infection that occurs in late spring and summer, after which the pathogen may continue to grow in the twigs during the autumn and in the spring prior to bud-break.

Control Cultural practices: Sanitation, which eliminates sources of the overwintering fungi, will provide some control. Diseased leaves should be collected and destroyed in autumn, and diseased twigs and branches should be pruned out and destroyed. Periodic pruning will allow light and air penetrations of the crown, which will inhibit disease development by hastening the drying of plant tissue following rainfall. Periodic fertilisation will maintain tree i ur an help et the e ect of any premature defoliation.

Chemical control: There are synthetic fungicides registered for the control of willow anthracnose and plane anthracnose, which will provide a high degree of control. However, as the disease is a canker and the majority of the pathogen is protected within the stems, phosphite sprays and/ or soil drenches to stimulate tree vitality are recommended in addition to fungicidal treatments.

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Symptoms Foliar symptoms include irregular brown-to-purplish lesions, which usually develop along leaf veins.

Discrete curricular or angular lesions may also occur on leaves.

Lesions on the foliage often coalesce, resulting in distortion, blight and defoliation. This usually occurs in early spring when leaves are small and succulent.

Crowns of severely diseased trees appear thin and scrubby.

Often, the foliage is tufted on the ends of branches, while the centre of the tree is defoliated.

Willows defoliated by anthracnose usually produce a second set of leaves in late spring or summer, but new shoots may be killed.

Cankers might also form on twigs and small branches, resulting in distortion and dieback.

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nthracnose are a group of foliar i ea e that a ect many hardwood tree species, including plane and willow. Anthracnose of willow, caused by the fungus Marssonina salicicola, is common across the UK. This disease is most prevalent and destructive in early spring when cool, moist weather favours its development.

Infection may result in leaf and shoot blight, defoliation, and twig dieback. Several consecutive years of defoliation will severely weaken willows, predisposing them to invasion by insect pests and secondary disease-causing organisms such as canker and root decay fungi.

Bartlett research trials conducted at the University of Reading have shown phosphites to be useful in the suppression of this disease Once infection is present, the e ecti ene c ntr l can e re uce an e cacy i dependent on spring weather conditions, the proximity of untreated trees to sprayed trees, and the thoroughness of the sanitation programme. Generally, more frequent applications of phosphites are necessary to obtain a high degree of control during cool, moist springs.

Research also suggests that high-nitrogen soil amendments can encourage disease resistance, and help suppress the pathogen following infection. www.bartletttree.co.uk

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BEING A GOOD BUSINESSMAN ISN’T AS SIMPLE AS BEING GOOD AT YOUR JOB, SAYS JONATHAN HAZELL – THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER

hat does it take to be a good businessman in the world of ar riculture upp e the fir t thing you need is to be competent at what you do – the vocational side, if you like. In simple terms, you need to be a good climber, team leader, technician or report writer.

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There are some, on the other hand, who would say that the fir t thin a u ine nee i customers, and so perhaps the primary thing you need behind you is a good marketing machine that can create a great reputation. What would that reputation be based upon, though – arboricultural knowledge? Never forget that the customer doesn’t really care what you know, it’s what they want that matters, and that may be one of many things, such as technical competence, timely delivery of promised goods or services, tidiness, willingness to

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ta e n i cult r help with gaining planning consent.

A good reputation, though, is not enough on its own to convert potential customers into leads – you’ve got to be able to market your brand. The internet has changed the traditional way that people look for a service provider – it’s no longer a gamble with a pin and the Yellow Pages.

Nowadays it’s a matter of sitting in front of a screen and sifting through hundreds of self-serving

testimonials. What does a potential client type into a search en ine are the fir t w r that springs to mind isn’t going to be ‘arboriculture’ – so it may well be prudent to sit down regularly with a marketing expert to get some guidance.

To be successful you need repeat business day after day, week after week, and year after year. Can you spot a trend that will generate future revenues or save costs? Perhaps talking

things through with a business guru, an older head from outside our industry, may help keep you a at ecau e ne al e e in business and you are vulnerable. u u t al a e pr fit t plough back into your business and fund sustainable growth.

Listen to your accountant and try to recognise when it is right for you to invest in your business, and when to allow others to invest in you, knowing what they will want to see as a return for their investment. Some training in financial atter will e help ul and that can be a simple or as complex as you feel you need.

If you are so minded, then think also about how to deliver your legacy. If you want your brand to outlive you and pay your pension, then think of everything you need to put in place to make that happen. That may mean new premises, new systems and new people; don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have to like everyone, you simply need to be able to respect them and admire what they do.

While many in our sector are too much the maverick to deal with bureaucracy, there are also many successful entrepreneurs – some of whom are naturally gifted and others who have studied hard to be where they are. www.jhazell.com

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PRO ARB SPOKE TO CAROLINE WILSON, UK CATEGORY MANAGER AT HUSQVARNA, ABOUT BALANCING PROTECTION WITH COMFORT IN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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rotective equipment is essential when working in arboriculture, from head gear and eyewear to trousers and boots. Wearing attire that can provide safety and comfort is crucial.

Sizeable research and development has gone into PPE in recent year t fin the alance between protection and comfort.

Caroline Wilson, UK category manager for spare parts and accessories at Husqvarna UK, tells us: “A recent innovation is

the Tech-Knee on Husqvarna’s Technical Extreme Type A Trousers. This is a new feature for 2017, which was born out of i nificant re earch.

Husqvarna’s Tech-Knee lets professionals work comfortably in wet conditions, keeping knees dry when working and kneeling. This is due to the water-resistant inner lining and an outer layer created with water-repellent fabric. “The knee areas of the trousers have een i en i e tra fi re layer giving the user extra protection

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The whole Technical Extreme range uses fabrics that make work easier. Reinforcement and wear and tear resistance i pr i e y C r ura e e in the knee and upper leg area and Cordura Checkered in the l wer le . e e re ecti e yarn gives visibility in dark and dim conditions, while the Checkered fabric boasts a coating on the

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With innovations such as these coming thick and fast, arborists can look forward to PPE that is ever more comfortable an e i le while retainin exceptionally high levels of protection for the wearer.

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STUMPGRINDERS PRO ARB SPOKE TO JOHN BATES, SALES DIRECTOR AT TRACMASTER LTD, ABOUT THE GROWING IMPORTANCE OF MANOEUVRABILITY AND COMPACT DESIGN WHEN IT COMES TO STUMP GRINDERS

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hile power, performance and durability will always be high on any arborist’s stumpgrinder wish list, it seems that other features are also coming to the fore when it comes to the design recent el . pecifically the accessibility, size and manoeuvrability of stump grinders have become a top priority, designed to meet the needs of a variety of users – from DIY hirers to professional contractors.

During the inspection of a new site, the accessibility of the tu p i ten the fir t thin t e established, and the most useful machines will have considered this in their design. As John Bates, sales director at Tracmaster, explains: “Accessibility was crucial to the design of the SG30, so the machine has an overall width of just 63cm, making it one of the narrowest available. This compact design ensures that it’s easy to et int c nfine area an through narrow gaps such as garden gates.”

Another vital quality for a modern day stump grinder is manoeuvrability, with easy transportation, even weight distribution and stability all crucial.

A popular way to achieve this is with large tyres, such as the 4.00x6 wheels found on the SG30.

This enhances manoeuvrability,

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especially over uneven terrain.

It also provides more ground clearance, so the machine does not have to be moved too frequently due to the inevitable buildup of stump grindings. n ther a r enefit the e thinner and more portable stump grinders is their compact design, diminishing the struggle arborists frequently endure with larger, heavier machinery. The SG30 takes this a step further, being fitte with a u ta le an l in handlebars for more compact storage. “The unique design of the handlebars means the operator doesn’t need to continuously adjust them up and down as the stump is ground,” says John.

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Every aspect of these machines’ design is robust and sturdy, so that they provide all the enefit p wer an relia ility al n with uch-nee e ea y access and movement.

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ROCK CROFT P100 Pro-Pruner

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• Equipped with a lever that keeps the device open, facilitating insertion of the rope and preventing it from coming out • Capable of gripping onto dirty and icy ropes, thanks to the self-cleaning cam • Fully adjustable webbing for correct positioning • Reinforcement on the lower side with tubular webbing • Size: 83x65mm • Rope diameter: 8-13mm • Weight: 165g Price: £38.18

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PRO ARB VISITED ADAM’S TREES TO FIND OUT WHICH EQUIPMENT THE ALDERSHOT-BASED COMPANY USES

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HEDGE CUTTERS

We use an Iveco Daily, which is a reliable vehicle for us. It has limited off-road capabilities but that isn’t something that we require for the jobs we take on.

We use STIHL tools for our hedge cutting equipment as we are familiar with these machines – it makes maintenance simple, and allows us to take them apart and put them back together ourselves should we need to.

CHIPPERS

We run an older Schliesing 220MX chipper with an 8in infeed, which can deal with all of the jobs we need it for. This means that we don’t have any large overheads on brand new machinery with long payback times.

CHAINSAWS

We predominantly use STIHL saws, as these were the tools we purchased after being trained on how to use and service them at college. Everyone running the same brand of saw means that all our staff are familiar with how to operate them safely and to optimum efficiency. We have a wide range, from the smaller saws to the mid-range 201 series and the larger units, so that we always have the right saw for the right job. We also have some smaller ECHO units, which are proving useful for small scale pruning. We aren’t switching onto battery saws until it is proven that they can operate in extremely wet conditions.

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PPE

In terms of boots, we use a range of brands. HAIX is a brand we often wear and have had good experiences with. We find Pfanner and Breatheflex chainsaw trousers suit our needs perfectly. In terms of helmets, we all use Petzl as these keep us much cooler than others. We also have several Protos helmets for wetter weather. For communication on larger sites, we use Motorola audio com systems with a setup comprising throat mics and earbuds, along with traditional two-way radios.

CLIMBING EQUIPMENT

We find that climbing equipment is very personal, so we have a mixed bag of gear. This includes treeMOTION harnesses, which work well for us as they are very comfortable and can be adapted to fit each climber. We use a mixture of climbing lines, with different systems such as DdRT and SRT – it depends on the nature of the trees we are working in as to which we use. ZigZag and Unicender give us a good level of versatility for using different systems as well.

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Each month we feature an ancient British tree.

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

Kingley Vale yew trees, Sussex

The yew trees at Kingley Vale make a very impressive sight with their great gnarled trunks and huge twisted branches, many of which have themselves rooted in the soil to form multiple layers of younger yews.

Kingley Vale, to the north west of Chichester, is a National Nature Reserve, a Special Area of Conservation and a Site of pecial cientific ntere t. t wa e i nate in part ecau e its yew woodlands, which are considered to be the best in Britain – and probably in Western Europe.

Yew forests used to be relatively common before sheep grazing had an impact on the South Downs, and yew woodlands now thrive on areas of chalk downland where there has been a decline in livestock grazing.

Yew is commonly found in woods and hedgerows, but it generally occurs as individual trees rather than as the dominant species. Kingley Vale is particularly special in that the yew woodland is so extensive and the yews

are not mixed with other, taller species.

The yew woodlands cover much of the steep southern slopes of the hillside. The most interesting area is the grove at the bottom of the dry valley, where there are around 30 ancient yew trees – some of which are estimated to be over 500 years old. The oldest measure more than 5m in girth. Their contorted shapes make the setting very atmospheric, and it is probably these old yews that have given rise to local stories, which tell of the warlike spirits of a band of Vikings who were defeated in the woodlands and still roam around.

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 © Ancient Tree Forum

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MEET THE

SUPPLIER Guy Marshlain

Director of sales and marketing, TIMBERWOLF

GUY MARSHLAIN GIVES PRO ARB ALL THE INSIDE INFORMATION FROM TIMBERWOLF Can you tell us a little about Timberwolf?

Timberwolf has been designing and manufacturing its range of chippers and shredders for more than three decades. In this competitive world we are lucky en u h t fin ur el e at the forefront of our industry, and r win tr n ly. ur fir t chipper was introduced over 30 years ago, and since then we have built over 11,000 machines.

Will we see any new products in the coming months?

As a company, we are always working on new developments.

An extensive testing phase accompanies any new product, and we have a number of projects in that testing phase at the moment – watch this space.

What are your lead times?

Timberwolf has a very established and stable network of dealers, so y u will al t certainly fin that a machine is in stock at your local

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also kept up to date with all the key information that our customers are asking for. dealer. The dealers themselves place their orders with our factory in u l any lea ti e will normally be absorbed by the dealer.

How do you market the business?

We support our dealer network with a presence at all the relevant UK trade shows, and promote the brand through the usual digital media channels. Our website is

How do you ensure the quality of your products?

We carry out extensive testing throughout the design phase, as well as further testing prior to full production.

All of our machines undergo a number of

certificati n pr ce e t en ure that they meet and exceed any relevant legislation for the UK and Europe.

Which chippers do you find to be your best sellers?

The UK market is dominated by the sub-750kg category. Our TW 230DHB has been incredibly popular, setting new records for sales within that market.

The TW 160PH is proving to be a hit in lighter applications and the TW 280TDHB in either towed or tracked variants is setting new standards in the 8in capacity category.

How did the Arb Show go for you?

Timberwolf used the Arb Show as an opportunity to showcase its full range of market-leading woodchippers, including roadtowable, tracked, PTO-driven and gravity-fed chippers. The show was highly successful for us, with impressive numbers of people coming to the stand.

Visitors were able to meet their l cal ealer an i erw l ta t help fin the per ect w chippin solution for their business.

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Call 01903 777 574 or email liam.colclough@eljays44.com with your vacancy

ARBORETUM GROUNDS OFFICER

SITE OPERATIVE

Responsibilities include: delivering the maintenance, conservation and practical management of the grounds; leading development and delivery of a cost-effective maintenance and management programme, including the design and letting of contracts, contractor supervision and performance monitoring; helping to develop the arboretum for botanical, conservation and educational purposes; leading on development and delivery of maintenance and management strategies for the grounds; managing the tree, bench, plaque, paviour and other grounds-associated fundraising initiatives; leading volunteers on working weekends (this involves working one out of every four weekends).

You must be prepared to work weekends and bank holidays as required.

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.

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UTILITY ARBORIST

TREE SURGEON/CLIMBER

We are currently looking for a utility arborist with a positive attitude to work in the Hampshire/Berkshire area. Suitable candidates should have experience in the utility tree maintenance sector and hold the necessary NPTC accreditations for tree cutting, tree climbing and utility arb. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and good timekeeping skills. We currently have positions available for both groundsmen and climbers for our ongoing contracts. Further training will provided as and when required to ensure candidates continue to work to a high standard. A full driving licence is essential for this role.

Are you an experienced climber looking for a permanent role? Are you looking to join a strong team and get involved with a variety of projects? Our client is seeking a confident all-rounder who can use their knowledge in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The job will involve tree climbing, felling, planting, pruning, carrying out tree health assessments and hazard assessments, streets and park tree pruning and branch removals, and pest control. You must hold NPTC certificates C30, C31, C38 & C39 (as a minimum) and a current driving licence up to 3.5 tonne (f, B + E).

Experience of large trees would be preferable

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

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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

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

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Making doors for veteran trees.

One piece of technology you

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What’s your go to reference book?

Research for Amenity Trees – Diagnosis of Ill-health in Trees.

Favourite species of tree?

Field maple – a great all-rounder.

Favourite sandwich filling?

Turkey at Christmas.

Karaoke song of choice?

Easy – Mack the Knife!

Who would play you in a film of your life?

Rowan Atkinson.

Best moment in your career thus far?

Passing the Technician’s Certificate.

Favourite sporting memory?

Desert Orchid winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

One piece of technology you couldn’t live without?

My new hi-fi.

What’s top of your bucket list?

To cycle up Alpe d’Huez.

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Principal tree officer, London Borough of Sutton

Favourite species of tree?

Cherry.

Arboricultural officer, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Mark Chester

Maggie Wright

What’s your go to reference book?

The Law of Trees, Forests and Hedges.

Rick Milsom

couldn’t live without?

Three screens on the desk.

Favourite sandwich filling?

Cake – forget the sandwich.

Who would play you in a film of your life?

A minion.

Favourite sporting memory?

Watching the Boston Red Sox play at Yankee Stadium.

What’s top of your bucket list?

Getting a pilot’s licence.

Favourite species of tree?

Sweet chestnut.

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

Sports journalism.

Best moment in your career thus far?

Becoming ICF chartered.

One piece of technology you couldn’t live without?

Smart phone (then laptop).

Favourite sandwich filling?

BLT.

Karaoke song of choice?

Love Is All Around,

by Wet Wet Wet. Who would play you in a film of your life?

Harrison Ford.

Favourite sporting memory?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s late winner in the 1999 European Cup final.

What’s top of your bucket list?

As an arborist, to do the Myerscough Master’s degree in Urban Forestry.

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