Pro Arb April 2016

APRIL 2016

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DAVID NORTH GAVIN JONES’ TREE DIVISION

EUROPEAN UNION IN OR OUT

TIME FOR A NATIONAL TREE CHARTER? BUYER’S GUIDE

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CONTENTS

PRO ARB MAGAZINE April 2016 | Volume 3 | Issue 4

Welcome 04 AGENDA

The EU referendum is near – we asked leading figures in the arb industry whether the UK should stay or leave

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NEWS

A roundup of industry news

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AN INTERVIEW WITH

David North explains why giving his team the chance to train and develop their career is the ethos of Gavin Jones

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TREE SURVEYS

Jonathan Hazell clarifies why a high quality tree survey is a must – and how to draw one up

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NATIONAL TREE CHARTER

A national tree charter that incorporates trees in urban planting has been proposed by the Trees and Design Action Group

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BACTERIAL CANKER

Bartlett Tree Experts sets out how to control the serious threat of shothole of cherry

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PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE Professional indemnity insurance is needed when giving professional advice, says Steve Lewis

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KIT NEWS

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WHICH ONE WILL YOU BUY? Skid steers

24 LATEST KIT TREE PROTECTION LATEST KIT CHIPPERS

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ello and welcome to the April issue of Pro Arb. We’ve got another packed issue for you this month, kicking off with a topic that many of our readers have strong opinions on – the upcoming vote to decide whether the UK should leave the EU. We’ve tackled this in our latest Agenda article, turn to page 4 to see what your peers are saying. Speaking to manufacturers in the industry, it may not seem the brightest idea to go it alone.

Elsewhere, we’ve got a great interview with David North, arb manager at Gavin Jones.

Gavin Jones is better known as a grounds maintenance provider, but the arb sector of the business is responsible for about 10% of the grounds maintenance division’s turnover.

It just goes to show the importance of good tree work, even from the bigger green service provider companies.

We’re also featuring an article from the Trees and Design Action Group which has proposed a National Tree Charter for the UK in a recent government report. It was inspired by the Greater Lyon Tree Charter, a revolutionary tool

used in the management of street trees in Lyon, France’s third biggest city. It would be great if the local authorities and keepers of the street trees in the UK could soon have a similar charter to use in their own work.

The kit section of the magazine is packed full this month. We take a look at skid steers recommended for use in our industry, a whole host of chippers and a selection of the best tree protection products on the market. We’ve also got three pages of arb kit for you.

Enjoy the issue.

JOE WILKINSON

TOP TEN TIPS

Managing trees damaged by wind is a dangerous task – David Vickers suggests how to approach the issue

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AGENDA

AGENDA PRO ARB ASKS INDUSTRY INSIDERS

“EUROPEAN UNION – IN OR OUT?” MARK CHESTER Lead arborist at Cedarwood Tree Care

ffo s o s o e im o o i ec ed la ma e ials e e a ed I shall make one observation: when the BS8545 drafting committee was writing the British Standard to provide guidance on nursery est r ctice, efforts to imit the free movement of plant material – to stop the import of infected materials – were thwarted on the grounds of no limits to free trade within the EU. Whether this would change in the event of Brexit is another matter. The EU would seem to be heading in one direction – one of closer political union. Would a vote to remain in commit the UK to this journey?

SIMON N’JIE

Managing director at Artemis Tree Services e o e e joi ed e e e e e sic ma o u o e I believe we should stay in the EU because we have a relationship with the rest of Europe – being part of a ‘club’ working towards the goal of a stronger common

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market. Before we joined the EU we were the ‘sick man of Europe’ – we are now the 5th strongest economy in the world and most of our trade is within Europe. Why leave and risk changing this? If we do leave, will the rest of Europe want to trade with us? I doubt it on terms that are fully favorable to us.

JAMIE SAUNDERS Managing director of Trojan Tree Care

e is jus a o e u de some mas e e do o eed As a sovereign nation we should have the freedom to run our ff irs s e see t, not as decreed by an unelected, self-interested, foreign political organisation. The EU will never allow the proverbial tail to wag the dog in giving us any special freedoms or concessions beyond token gestures to allay fears over our continual loss of national autonomy. There may be a short term economic blip following a ‘leave’ vote but we are not a third world dust bowl on the verge of starvation, but the 5th largest economy in the world, the centre of go n nce nd g te y to the est he EU is just another burdensome self-appointed ‘master’ we do not need, extracting tribute

from the people in return for protections it can never provide. Greece is a good example that economic reality will always out. A nation that struggles without will starve within – we survive within, but can soar without.

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Whether the UK stays in or leaves the EU in my opinion doesn’t impact on arboriculture that much. In the wider sense, if it impacts the economy s ho e, ri e effect will be felt in our industry, but I don’t believe th t ny signi c nt nd sting ch nge to plc will occur from either an ‘in’ or ‘out’ vote.

The EU has created some useful legislation th t direct y im cts r ork – chie y to do with wildlife management, though it’s debatable as to whether this wouldn’t have come from an independent UK or not.

As long as we have strong organisations representing the industry, employees and also tree/wildlife protection, I can’t see much harm in Brexit. From a personal point of view, I’m on the fence – I don’t want to be ruled by russe s, ut see the ene ts of free tr de When did we sign up to the United States of

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Euro e nd e e the EE decent ns er to that question would help me decide which way to go.

ED HAUNTON

Founder of EH Treecare Ltd m o e old e e e s o not being in the EU” I have to sit on the fence – the media hypes things to be very good or very bad from either outcome. Having the freedom to travel across Europe for studying, working and pleasure is huge ene t oming from ckground of forestry and agriculture I’m often told the ene ts of not eing in the E y the f rming community, ut ithout it direct y ffecting me or my family. I feel obliged to be the sheep and follow others’ decision making – like I said, very much on the fence.

JONATHAN HAZELL

Jonathan Hazell Consultancy

st tes he rst rt of er rit in s memoir Testament of Youth is a very powerful argument in favour of ties, but do they have to e so c ose s to e c ustro ho ic m in favour of good trading relationships, but I’m not sure that relies on political bonds.

Norway and Switzerland pay huge sums to tr de ith the E ut h e no oice in its ff irs f e ote to e e, cou d e end the E to our co ecti e y greed i on tr de m tters igh y un ike y, s our go ernment sn t e ected y m ority of oters nd myself in the odd position of agreeing with rkson – etter the de i you kno

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Principal arboricultural consultant at Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd ic e co ol o im o s prove problematic”

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ig rt of E mem ershi in reg rds to both the horticulture and arboriculture

industry is the importation of plants and trees. Our countrywide desire for exotic plants and semi-mature trees for ‘instant impact’ planting has led to the introduction of a number of virulent pests and diseases – Dutch elm disease, Asian longhorn beetle, ash dieback and Phytophthora ramorum are a number of common examples which have almost become household names. There are two sides to the argument as far as tree and plant importation is concerned. e ing the E ou d e d to higher biosecurity measures and stricter control of imports. On the other side, stricter controls would prove problematic for the horticultural trade as an increase in biosecurity measures would require plant ss orts nd hytos nit ry certi c tion measures to be increased, further increasing the cost of both imports and exports of plant and tree products.

So the verdict is out on this hot topic, although I have only mentioned a small s ect of otenti con icting interest

“Better the devil you know” I have no idea how a decision over whether to st y in or e e the E ou d ffect me – the arguments from both camps are bewildering.

I value good relationships with European

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NEWS

NEWSBEAT

A roundup of all the latest arboriculture news from around the UK. For more stories visit www.proarbmagazine.com

£2M PLEDGED TO SAFEGUARD BRITAIN’S TREES and understanding of pests, pathogens and trees in the hope of developing best practice guidelines for commercial and environmental sectors.

Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson said: “This £2m investment in Britain’s pioneering plant science will en e scientists to nd ne ways to tackle pests and diseases that are a real threat to our environment.

“By protecting the science budget in real terms we can

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Two new projects have received a share of £2m for research to combat threats to trees and plants as part of the Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Initiative (THAPBI).

One of the projects focuses on forecasting pests and thogens th t ffect o k trees, and the other on minimising the threat from destructive Phytophthora pathogens and their spread in trade.

The projects will increase the industry’s knowledge

continue to invest in worldclass science that delivers en ironment ene ts worldwide while ensuring everyone can continue to enjoy Britain’s beautiful woodlands and forests.” www.bbsrc.ac.uk

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TREE CARE CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED BY THE TREE COUNCIL The Tree Council is urging everyone to spare a thought for young trees battling against the elements and take part in its annual Tree Care Campaign.

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Running form 21 March to 21 September, the campaign encourages communities to spend a little time on regular tree care activities to help trees withstand hazards.

This year’s campaign is ‘Back to Our Roots’ and will highlight how caring for trees can help communities to preserve and strengthen their own roots.

Pauline Buchanan Black, director-general of the Tree

Council, said: “Planting trees is one of the best things that a community can do together, but joining forces to care for and conserve those trees is even better.

“As spring gets underway, trees m y nd themse es competing with grass and weeds for nutrients, so a spot of grass cutting, weeding and mulching may be in order.” www.treecouncil.org.uk

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STORM KATIE DAMAGES SEVERAL IMPORTANT TREES IN KENT

WARNING OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BARCHAM TREES The managing director of Barcham Trees has said that a strict quarantine system is the only answer to combat Xylella fastidiosa.

Mike Glover said: “Anyone buying trees should ask where they have come from and if they have an audit trail. If they are not s tis ed ith the ns ers, they

should simply walk away and not buy from that supplier.

“Xylella is not in the UK yet, ut if nt m teri kee s coming across from the continent without any thought to iosecurity, it is on y m tter of time before this menace becomes a reality.”

Barcham Trees published a document in 2014 outlining its commitment to biosecurity and pledged to continue not to import trees and sell them to customers for immediate planting into the UK landscape. www.barchampro.co.uk

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damage to trees following storms like Katie just goes to reinforce why the work that we carry out here at Bedgebury is so important for the international conservation of conifers.”

Other notable trees that were damaged in the collection inc uded ocedrus, common n me incense ced r, nd it roy cu ressoides, n med after Captain FitzRoy of D r in s S e g e, hich is listed as endangered in the IUCN (International Union of Conservation of Nature) red list of threatened species. www.forestry.gov.uk

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The Conservation Foundation has produced an online map featuring most , ncient, ener e and notable yews around the UK as part of its We Love Yew campaign supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The UK has one of the greatest collections of yew trees in the or d, of hich re ide y dispersed around the country.

The map helps to highlight the distribution of Britain’s yews and has been produced with the help of the ncient e rou , hich kee s records on eter n, ncient and notable yews across the whole of the UK.

Site inspections by the Forestry Commission have revealed that several trees have been damaged across Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest near oudhurst, ent, fter Storm tie he d n of ent , gr nd si er r, ies gr ndis hich is kno n s ent s t est tree, suffered hen one of its three to branches was snapped out during the high winds. Closer inspection of the fallen branch has revealed that it is diseased and a decision may have to be made to remove the remainder of the tree from the co ection P trick est, edge ury m n ger, s id he

The Conservation Foundation has been encouraging awareness of the long heritage of yew trees since 1987 and gave away almost 800 cuttings taken from trees estimated to be at least 2000 years old.

A limited number of yews propagated from some of the UK’s ancient trees are available as part of the campaign to grow on the next generation of Britain’s yew heritage. www.weloveyew.org

The Society of Garden Designers (SGD) has announced a new series of conferences dedicated to the technical aspects of the industry.

The new series of conferences will take an in-depth look into a variety of su ects, dedic ting ho e day to presentations and talks from leading experts. he rst in the series on hursd y, une i cover trees and has been produced in partnership with Barcham Trees.

The event will be chaired by Tony Kirkham and presents a unique opportunity to engage and learn from some of the iggest, rightest nd for rd thinking minds in the industry. www.sgd.org.uk

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An interview with

DAVID NORTH GAVIN JONES’ TREE DIVISION David North takes care of everything from pricing to on-site management in Gavin Jones’ tree division.

Pro Arb spoke to David about recruitment, tree diseases and why he wants his team to be the elite

What’s your role at Gavin Jones and how did you get involved with the company?

My role is the tree care service manager and I am responsible for every element of the tree division at Gavin Jones. I got involved with the company, by chance, through a job advert – I’d done the rounds a little bit and it was the perfect job. I can get involved with the pricing of the tree work down to directing the guys on site, doing the TPO applications and meeting with clients. It can be anything and it covers a wide area. I still try and get involved in the climbing if I can and that is probably the part I miss the most. Some of the challenges I face are pretty standard – clients are very demanding as they want it done yesterday and it’s hard to try and keep everyone happy.

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The ethos of Gavin Jones is recruit for attitude, but we can train you to do anything Is your work commercial or domestic?

It’s a bit of everything. We get a lot of private developments, estates and that type of thing – that’s our niche. We have a lot of contracts with the grounds maintenance team, too – we go out, survey for them and pick up a contract on the back of that. It’s probably a 50/50 split between domestic and commercial. One of our biggest clients is for the MoD – all of Aldershot and Salisbury – which is a massive contract.

How did you get into the industry?

When I left school, I was unsure as to what I wanted to do and I fell into the grounds maintenance side of the industry. Whilst working in grounds maintenance, I got the opportunity to work in a tree team and really enjoyed the work, so I wanted to learn more. I started at the bottom and learnt from others, as well as undertaking training courses in my own time.

As my knowledge and work experience developed, I took the opportunity to manage and supervise teams.

What is the structure of your team?

Developing the right teams and the right people to enable us to deliver an exceptional service is essential. I have a team of supervisors, one of

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whom is Richard Forrow who was recognised

by Pro Landscaper as one of the ‘30 under 30’ individuals to look out for. The team also consists of team leaders, climbers, groundsmen and tree surveyors, all of whom are empowered in their roles. The head office support from business development, accounts, HR and the like is really important and enables me to manage the tree care services efficiently. Moreover, this gives the team the freedom to develop and be supportive of each other, as well as recognising their contribution to the business at Gavin Jones Ltd. Do you constantly train your team and how?

Training is part of the ethos at Gavin Jones Ltd, at all levels, whether it be technical qualifications, general HR or budgeting. We write our own budgets which we need to deliver and allow for training each member of the team, which is developed within our training matrix during their annual appraisal.

Gavin Jones Ltd is a gold accredited Investors in People company and very proud of its people development culture.

How do you go about recruiting?

Much of it is through arb jobs but my most successful recruiting tool is through word of mouth. Industry wise, we are struggling with the younger people and I think this stems from no one really knowing what arb is all about. It’s still quite a mysterious thing – I think if we get people doing a professional job and the response is ‘wow’, they will talk about that experience and as a result, the word will spread.

How do you win your contracts?

We get a lot of invitations through the Arb Association. A lot of them come off the back of our grounds maintenance projects. We offer the whole package and bring in individual divisions, and we go up against the likes of Connick and County Tree Surgeons regularly. Additionally, we have website enquires on a daily basis and continual enquires from our existing grounds maintenance contracts.

What has been one of the most interesting projects you have worked on?

I’ve got two for different reasons.

One is the Aspire contract because its health and safety is unprecedented.

I’ve said to the guys that if we can work under that type of pressure, we can work anywhere. We also got involved in the installation of an aerial walkway which was quite unique – is it carpentry or is it tree work?

How does your department address the threat of pests and diseases?

It’s through publication mainly. Something comes up and you hear about it straight away, and we rely on that type of research.

Richard and I make sure everyone understands pests and diseases. We have to be that one step ahead of everyone else because people come to us for advice.

Are you a member of the Arb Association?

Yes, we went through the reaccreditation in October. I highly recommend anyone to do it because the professional development opens your eyes. It makes us stronger as a company and makes me stronger as an individual. They also send out documents regularly which keeps everyone in the loop.

Are your projects local or national?

The majority is local. I’ll draw the line at sitting in a van for an hour and a half, doing a day’s work and then driving back. Gavin Jones is nationwide and we do pick up other work but the northern contracts are looked after by another manager who is based in the north.

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I want them to be the elite and the best they can be

How much is the arb division’s turnover?

The arb division is circa £1.5m PA, 10% of which is generated from our grounds maintenance contracts.

How could we encourage more young people to get into arboriculture?

I think that would be through doing what we already do, but shouting about it a bit more. We started a Twitter account to get our guys talking and they’re connected to some young people.

We just talk about what we do really well and spread the word continuously. We try to speak to the young people, give them a chance – there are gems out there waiting to be found.

What plans do you have for the future?

The sky is the limit and I think we have huge potential to be one of the big players in the arb industry. We’ve got a really good established base. We had a fantastic year, last year, and it’s going to be another fantastic year this year.

CONTACT Gavin Jones Ltd Woburn Hill Addlestone Surrey KT15 2QG Tel: 01932 833 833 Web: www.gavinjones.co.uk

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ome of the most common reasons for a high quality tree survey include: • being able to discharge a tree owner’s duty of care • to help draw up a cyclical work programme • to assess the possibility of the retention of trees on a development site • the preparation of a TPO or management agreement • quantifying the environmental services that the urban forest provides • informing habitat management • a response to an insurance claim or court case • health surveillance, and so on.

At the outset remember my oft-repeated mantras, which can e e ressed here s de ne the brief, design the survey schema and deliver client-ready product.

The reason for the survey and the format of the product often mean that the attribute data to be collected and the method to be used will be selfse ecting here is no ene t to collecting too much data

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are carried out to a consistent level of detail and accuracy.

A common palette of symbols will simplify the interpretation of the drawing, in the same way that the Ordnance Survey has become the standard to follow for all other UK mapmakers.

Using common notation will allow the results of one survey to be compared with those of nother nd for different dr ings and schedules to be readily interpreted, not only by the surveyor but by the client and the other consumers of the survey.

For trees on development sites, BS 5837 has proposed a standard for survey drawings, the categorisation of tree condition, the use of a colour to represent tree condition, the concepts of the RPA and CEZ and so on. In an ideal world it would be relatively simple to compare the outputs from different sur eys ec use the notation and language used will be the same.

In the first part of a new mini-series, Jonathan Hazell considers the value of a good tree survey

y de nition nd there i be a cost associated with not gathering enough, so agree the brief before you start.

Proper Planning and Preparation Prevent Poor Performance So what makes for a good tree survey? In short, a shared appreciation of the assets that have been assessed and a clear understanding of the thinking behind the surveyor’s conclusions and recommendations.

The survey will generally be presented to the client in two parts – the drawing and the schedule. The drawing will clearly show where the trees are in relation to each other or to targets on or adjacent to the site and, depending on the brief, may also indicate the trees’ size and shape, their maturity or their quality.

It is very important that a standardised system is used and that surveys are carried out to a consistent level of detail and accuracy

The schedule will list all the attribute data captured for each tree and the particular attributes will be associated with s eci c tree, or grou of trees, represented on the drawing.

In order to simplify the common appreciation of the drawing it is very important that, depending upon the reason for the survey, a standardised system is used and that surveys

ABOUT JONATHAN HAZELL Jonathan Hazell’s career began on the tools with the Ealing tree gang in 1980. Senior roles in the public, charity and commercial sectors followed and in October 2011 Jonathan established his own arboricultural consultancy practice. www.jhazell.com

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A NATIONAL TREE CHARTER FOR THE UK? In written evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment, for its report Building Better Places (February 2016), the Trees and Design Action Group (TDAG) proposed a National Tree Charter incorporating trees in integrated urban solutions. Inspired by the work of Frédéric Ségur, his team at the Greater Lyon Authority1 (GLA) and its second Tree Charter, it reflects on the environmental, social and economic conditions that have changed over the last decade. A wide range of stakeholders are invited to sign the charter – landowners, built environment professionals, residents and individual and group users of the urban environment.

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Diversity: bringing aesthetic, ecological and cultural value – for example, choosing the right tree for the right place Permanence: providing year-round landscape interest – for example, recognising the value of evergreens and maximising the length of time deciduous trees are in leaf Longevity: turning time into an ally – for example, extending life expectancy by planting fewer trees better Landscape dynamics: integrating ongoing change – for example, taking a long term approach to deliver ambitious landscape visions and enhance the ecological value and connectivity Economy: controlling costs and expenditure – for example, the GLA aims to achieve a substantial reduction in routine maintenance costs Engagement: creating a shared urban culture – for example raising awareness and facilitating support for trees Solidarity: using trees to strengthen communities – for example developing spatial justice and ensuring a fair distribution of trees in all urban areas Research and innovation: building a better future for trees and cities – for example, taking an approach to achieve continuous improvement through innovation

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THE CHARTER DEVELOPS FIVE PRIORITY AREAS FOR ACTION The aim is to provide signatories with an easy-to-use starting point for developing their local action plans. The priority areas are: > Building an evidence base – knowing what you have, understanding the implications of climate change on species selection and reducing the safety risks associated with urban trees > Putting evidence into practice – diversifying the tree species creating and promoting income generation through the management of urban woodlands and green space

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– publicising the benefits of urban trees Facilitating crossdisciplinary collaboration – developing cross-disciplinary practice guides and reaching beyond the green sector for joint work on urban trees Embedding action into policy and statutory documents – standardising the adoption of a holistic approach to project costing, setting green space and canopy ratios for new public and private projects

The approach set out in the charter and the ongoing actions undertaken by the Greater Lyon Authority prove that urban forestry can be integral to our urban environments. The approach is refreshing because important gains are made through a willingness to experiment without recrimination for adverse outcomes. Lyon is among the leading cities in the world for urban greening. Should we not have the same ambition for our cities?

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hen pruning fruit trees, it is advisable to remove diseased and dying wood to prevent pathogen attack progressing and to create a clean, healthy crown. This can include branches with cankers, which are generally caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas syringae pv. morsprunorum and/or P. syringae pv. syringae.

Introduction Bacterial canker, also known as shothole of cherry, attacks many trees but is most commonly found on Prunus species. The disease usually shows itself as spreading lesions or cankers on trunks and sc ffo d im s of young, igorous trees and is particularly prevalent on s eet nd utumn o ering cherry trees. Copious amounts of gum are normally associated with active cankers, but gumming is not a positive indication of this disease in every case.

BACTERIAL CANKER: PSEUDOMONAS SYRINGAE Shothole of cherry is a serious threat to Prunus species and symptoms are evident in the leaves and fruit. Complete eradication is difficult but there are means of control, says Bartlett Tree Experts surrounded by yellow rings.

These may merge to form large patches of dead tissue, especially at margins of leaves. The centres of the necrotic spots may drop out and early leaf drop generally follows. Lesions on fruit and fruit stems are similar but are often

Shothole refers to the dark brown, circular to angular holes, sometimes surrounded with yellow rings brown with a margin of wet or water-soaked tissue.

Infected buds may fail to open in spring and small cankers often develop at their bases. Other infected buds open in spring but collapse in early summer, leaving wilted leaves and dried up fruit. If blossom infection occurs, whole clusters collapse.

Symptoms The disease attacks most parts of the tree, with cankers mainly on trunks, limbs and branches during late spring and summer. Leaves may wilt and die in summer or early autumn if girdled and occasionally, ho e rge sc ffo d im s die ck Shothole refers to the dark brown holes, sometimes

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Disease cycle Bacteria can overwinter in tissue at canker margins, in seemingly healthy buds and within the vascular system, multiplying within these sites in the spring and spread by rain splash to blossoms and young leaves.

After leaf drop in autumn, the

bacteria may enter the tree through fresh leaf scars.

Outbreaks are often associated with long periods of cold, frosty, wet weather in late spring or with severe storms that injure emerging blossom and leaf tissues. Freezing can weaken the tissue, but infection depends on wet weather during thawing. Free water on leaf surfaces and high relative humidity are required for at least 24 hours before successful leaf infection can occur.

Cultural control Pruning should be carried out in dry summer weather. Cankered limbs should be pruned well below visible canker. Sterilising pruning tools before pruning healthy wood or trees reduces the risk of spreading.

Chemical control Copper-based products are available ut com ete er dic tion is di cu t due to the disease’s ability to infect and multiply in the vascular system, unreachable by spraying. Preliminary research in the US and Australia indicates useful control of bacterial canker can be achieved using certain plant defence activators as part of a fertilisation regime.

ABOUT BARTLETT Dr Glynn Percival is the plant physiologist and technical support specialist for the Bartlett Tree Expert Company Ltd. Emma Schaffert is a research technician for the Bartlett Tree Research and Diagnostic Laboratory.

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When giving professional advice you may be held responsible for possible consequences. Professional indemnity insurance covers you for this, says Steve Lewis

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rofessional indemnity insurance (PI) is arranged both by contractors and consultants to deal with claims arising from errors or omissions in professional advice given when a fee is charged, or would normally be charged. This covers both the costs and damages following such an incident.

The important part here is that many public liability policies will provide cover for general d ice ut if you re offering advice for when a fee would normally be charged (e.g. undertaking a survey or writing a report), this wouldn’t be covered and you would need to arrange professional indemnity insurance.

Double cover Before you buy professional indemnity insurance you must be aware that this cover is arranged on a ‘claims made’ basis. This means that you must have cover in force at the time the advice is given and when the circumstances of a claim come to light.

If you decide to cancel cover after a year due to lack of interest this is ne, ut shou d c im arise from a report you wrote during that year, you would no longer be covered. Because cover is arranged on this basis, if you are tendering for a contract then you need to take into account the cost of retaining cover for a number of years after this h s nished Aggregate or any one claim When purchasing professional indemnity insurance you should

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INDEMNITY INSURANCE check to see if this is eing offered on an aggregate or any one claim basis. If cover is on an aggregate limit this means that the limit of indemnity is what insurers will pay out in any one year, so should you suffer rge c im this cou d use up the majority of your cover for that year.

We cannot tell you other than to buy as much cover as makes economic sense How much cover to buy One of the main questions we are asked is how much cover to purchase. The easy answer is that we cannot tell you – other than to buy as much cover as makes economic sense. Although people tend to buy a lower limit than they would do for public liability, the

potential for a large bodily injury claim is the same, especially when undertaking tree hazard assessments. So, there is no reason why the level of professional indemnity shouldn’t match the level of public liability held.

People sometimes say: “I don’t do much consultancy so I will go for a lower limit.” What should be taken into consideration is the location of the trees (i.e. whether they are in public areas or near roads) rather than the amount of work done.

Don’t be afraid to walk away Another issue that arises is work undertaken for councils or other large landowners who typically tender out tree surveying and award the contract to the lowest bidder. Don’t be afraid to walk away if it doesn’t feel right or you wouldn’t be able to do the job ro er y for h t is on offer

As a consultant you must remember that by entering into an agreement of this nature you are effecti e y tr nsferring the risk of damage or injury caused by the tree from the landowner to yourself. You should ensure that the agreement between you and the landowner sets out what you have been asked to do, how the information is to be collected and how this information will be delivered. The agreement should also clearly state what you are not doing or commenting on.

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When dealing with broken stems, you may only require a thin hinge to get the stem over. It’s often safer to employ assisted felling techniques in this case to ensure that the stem doesn’t fall backwards and snap the hinge.

Do not stand on the stem to remove Dealing with windblown trees can be dangerous branches, which is work and must be assessed correctly. In this something I’ve seen on month’s Top Ten Tips, City & Guilds trainer and a number of occasions. assessor David Vickers from Drivelink Training Doing this puts you at provides his most important considerations in a huge risk – as you managing trees damaged by wind remove the weight from the top of the tree, there With windblown trees, choose where you is a chance that the tree will sit back up again, want to cut the stem using either the ‘long log’ taking you with it. Also, only have one person method or by cutting next to the rootplate. working on the tree at any one time.

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Assess for any side tension – if you are in any doubt, restrain the stem using a winch before cutting.

Once the tree has been dealt with, winch the rootplate back into its hole. This can be important where there is public access and children may make dens or hideaways in the hole left behind. If the rootplate sits back without warning, the results could be severe.

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Try to pull out the top of a windsnapped tree using a winch before going to sever the stem.

Snapped tops can be unpredictable and it’s better to pull the broken crown clear of the stem before dealing with it, if possible.

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When dealing with multiple windblown trees that are stacked on top of each other, try and work from the outside edge inwards.

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If you believe there is no side tension on the stem of a windblown tree, consider making the final severing cut with the rootplate to your left. This is so that, should the stem move to the side unexpectedly, it will miss you as you’ll be standing to the left of the chainsaw and the stem can swing clear.

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Use a log or a piece of timber on the rootplate so that any strops, ropes or winch cables do not dig down into the rootplate once loaded.

Decide on whether to use an inboard step cut or outboard step cut on the stem by assessing which part will move the most – rootplate or stem. It’s usually the stem that will move the most as it drops to the ground, therefore an outboard step is normally required to allow the stem to drop down.

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Isuzu launches new service plan You can save up to £1000 across term of the new service plan from Isuzu. With an average retail price of for the rst three schedu ed ser ices (based on £75/hr labour rate) you could save an average of £1000 from the cost of buying and running an Isuzu D-Max. The Isuzu service plan covers all new Isuzu D-Max vehicles purchased from an authorised Isuzu (UK) Ltd dealership, nd registered during his offer co ers the rst three schedu ed ser ices, nd fu dealers and authorised repairers are required to undertake this service work. www.isuzu.co.uk

Polaris Sportsman for £4,500 Polaris has announced a special introductory offer rice on the ne S ortsm n of only £4,500 plus VAT. This is a great opportunity for those looking to buy a full size capability quad to do so at considerably lower cost than the comparable entry level price for a 400cc class quad. Users still get the Polaris automatic 4x4 system, independent rear suspension and PVT automatic transmission. To run electrical accessories, there is a 660W output and the ATV comes with integrated plough and winch mounts as standard.

Stor ge is e ce tion ith the Po ris lock and ride system on front and rear racks, which let users carry masses of gear. The S ortsm n so offers kg of towing capacity and electronic fuel injection for ess st rting www.polaris.com

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WHICH WOULD YOU BUY? SKID STEERS

Pro Arb rounds up six of the best skid steers on the market to inform your purchase

Toro Dingo 320-D Height 48.7in Length 62in Width 40.5in Weight 781kg Horsepower 20 Engine Kubota diesel The labour-saving Dingo 320-D gives greater capability and manoeuvrability, designed to get more work done in less time.

According to Toro, even inexperienced operators will find only a short leaning curve with this product. The machine is built to deliver a high power to weight ratio in the compact utility loader category. The Dingo 320-D also has zero-turn manoeuvrability to handle many different jobs on site. www.toro.com

Kanga TK216 Height 48.4in Length 62.4in Width 32in Weight 500kg Horsepower 16 Engine Honda petrol The Kanga TK216 ‘Kid’ (2 Series) is designed to be the world’s smallest, most user-friendly, multi-tasking compact skid steer loader. It is available with an extensive array of quick hitch, time and labour-saving attachments, which aim to complete even the toughest jobs quickly, safely and easily. www.kangaloader.co.uk

Avant 313s Height 48in Length 67.2in Width 31.6in Weight 530kg Horsepower 13 Engine Honda petrol The 300 Series skid steer loaders from Avant are designed to be strong, powerful machines. They are ‘just slightly’ harder to master than the other loaders in the range, according to Avant.

They are highly manoeuvrable with the drive, boom and bucket movements controlled by two joysticks on the dashboard. www.avanttecno.com

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KIT Vermeer S450TX Height 53.4in Length 75.4in Width 35.8in Weight 1043kg Horsepower 24.8 Engine Kubota D902 diesel Whether a commercial worksite or home project, the S450TX is designed to manoeuvre in and out of small spaces with ease. The Kubota 24.8hp (18.2 kW) diesel engine provides ‘excellent’ torque performance and is designed for those who use attachments requiring greater engine torque. www.vermeer.com

Bobcat S530 Height 78.9in Length 106.3in Width 55in Weight 2815kg Horsepower 46 Engine Kubota diesel The smallest of Bobcat’s vertical lift path loaders, the S530 is ideal for loading trucks or mixers where more reach and lift height are needed at the top of the lift cycle. Powered by a tier 4 diesel engine and available with preventative maintenance and serviceability, the S530 has a completely new engineering design with improved durability that further increases up-time. www.bobcat.com

Boxer 320 Height 49in Length 68in Width 34.5in Weight 789kg Horsepower 20.5 Engine Kohler petrol As part of the 300 Series from Boxer, the gas-powered 320 offers power in a smaller pa a e allowin users to redu e overhead and increase jobsite productivity. Designed to handle a full complement of attachments, the 320 helps minimize hand labor. Because of its reduced size and ease of operation, the 320 is ideal for the rental industry. This compact machine aims to provide enough strength to perform a variety of tasks and the versatility to get into tight areas. www.boxerequipment.com

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GreenTech premium strimmer guards

GreenBlue Urban tree guards GreenBlue Urban weldmesh tree guards are available in either a galvanised nish or ith dur e green stic coating. Available from stock in either 1.2m or 1.8m heights. GreenBlue Urban’s manufacturing facility allows the company to produce varying diameters up to 600mm. All tree guards are manufactured from 3in x 1in x 12in gauge HDG welded mesh.

de of tough stic, this robust product will take care of the tree, rotecting from strimmer, m chinery nd animal damage. The guard reduces the risk of costly tree failure and speeds up grounds maintenance. Modular clicktogether design is e sy to t around any tree – simply add extra panels as tree grows.

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TREE PROTECTION latest kit

Toms Tree Ties spiral tree guards

Spiral tree guards are manufactured in 100% recyc ed P , offering d nt ges o er alternative plastics. PVC is a long lasting outdoor stic, offering t e st four growing seasons of protection even at high UV exposure levels. The material will not ecome e ker t higher tem er tures, which can cause some spirals to collapse around young trees in summer. PVC ultimately breaks down into minute inert particles through photo degradation which will not harm the earth around the tree plantation. Recent research has concluded that PVC is one of the better materials for the en ironment t e e e s of the LCA (life cycle assessments) scale. This is particularly true now that modern PVCs have DIN Phthalate-based stabilisers which do break down and do not bio accumulate. www.jtoms.co.uk

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Tubex Shelterguard Shelterguard tree shelters are manufactured from a recycled plastic mesh, ith mm mesh erture nd c e r o yethy ene m ining for

Broxap Sunburst tree grille The Sunburst square tree grille is a modern style cast iron tree grille. The product includes the mild steel frame and security clamps. A range of vertical tree guards are available which can be attached using s iked egged tting, or tern ti e y the frame itself can have specially fabricated lugs to allow them to be bolted together. he st nd rd co ting is ck, ut other colours are available. The grille is 1200mm2, weighs 100kg and has an internal aperture diameter measuring 500mm.

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sheltered micro-climatic environment. he m min te gi es the gu rd dded she ter from ind nd her icide s r y, allows light to penetrate and acts like a greenhouse. Shelterguard tree shelters h e een s eci c y designed to hoto degr de in t o st ge rocess, ith the o yethy ene m ining re king u rst fter ro im te y three gro ing se sons , e ing free dr ining netting tree guard to continue to provide support and browsing protection. The tree shelter tu es re i e in cm, cm, cm, cm, m, m nd m heights mou ded to i ing is tted to e ch tree shelter to prevent stem abrasion and strengthen the tree shelter tube. www.tubex.com

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Forst TR8

TS Industrie Tiger 25D

Timberwolf TW230DHB

The Forst TR8 is built to achieve maximum performance in remote locations. The machine is designed to e nim e nd m noeu r e, yet offer performance to rival machines much larger than itself. The machine comes with Forst’s ‘Autointelligence’ feed control, the electrical control system which takes care of all the electrics on the machine. AutoIntelligence overcomes problems with electrics on machinery with a water and vibration proof system designed and tested in the toughest environments. This system improves usability and will also make the user aware when servicing is due.

The TS Industrie Tiger 25D is part of the multi-vegetation range of chipper shredders from TS Industrie. Using patented mixed rotor technology, it is versatile, practical and lightweight and with a capacity of up to 14cm material di meter, offers re i e so ution to m ny shredding needs. The Tiger 25D has a Kubota 25hp, 3-cyl water cooled diesel engine, weighs less than the 750kg towing threshold and has a 17m3/h capacity.

The TW 230DHB woodchipper has a large chipping rotor with open top funnel, 23cm x 16cm wide rollers, extra-large feed throat and quad force rollers. The central greasing system combined with easy access service points make this a high throughput chipper with designed for maximum uptime. www.timberwolf-uk.com

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Vermeer BC190XL

Bandit 105 The Bandit model 105 is a 30cm capacity disc chipper on a turntable, designed to be a very compact and versatile machine. The chipper is aimed at those that would like a larger chipper than the usual 18-23cm market, but prefer the turntable option. It is available as a trailed version on twin axles or as a tracked option which we build in-house. Powered y n h diese engine, the m chine is tted ith re ersing utofeed, hydr u ic o contro , to ift crush nd h nd cr nk height adjustable discharge. www.globalrecycling.eu

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Powered by a 49hp Kubota diesel engine and an 20cm x 30cm in-feed opening, the BC190XL offers high production 20cm chipper with strength and reliability. Vermeer’s ‘Smartfeed’ system nd t in off set feed ro ers o the to u in nd rocess di cu t m teri , reducing re r tion time. Easy access panels to engine for servicing, large greaseable bearings and auto belt tensioning all contribute to ease of use. www.vermeer-uk.co.uk

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Rabaud Xylochip 200T The Rabaud Xylochip 200T is a tractor mounted PTA (power take off chi er he m chine h s ne design inc uding chute proximity switch to avoid the chipper discharging chip over the infeed area. The machine comes with a three-level digital stress setting nd e in one rotor system ith this m chine comes the possibility of adjusting the speed of the feeding rollers for increasing or reducing the size of shavings. There is an extra wide feeding ho er ith s fety r tted on to for oiding the processing release caused by the wood.

The Schliesing 235 and 300 are mobile woodchippers in the compact class, with a 270° turntable rotation unit. Powered by two water cooled four cylinder Kubota diesel engines, the 235 EX has a power output of 35hp and the 300 EX is a 45hp machine. Both machines come with a towing hitch with inertia brake, sturdy front jockey wheel and rear support leg.

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GreenMech Arborist 130 www.homeforestry.co.uk

TP 235 Mobile Designed for professionals, the TP 235 Mobile from Linddana is built to tackle the most demanding jobs. The machine is a towable chipper and produces wood chip in professional biomass quality. It is equipped with many new features for ease of operation, for instance intuitive touch screen operation and a stepless, automated height adjustment of ejector spout.

The TP 235 Mobile is equipped with a Tier IV Final and Stage 3B Kohler turbo diesel engine.

Additional versions with turntable, twin axle and height adjustable drawbar are also available.

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The Arborist 130 from GreenMech is a compact road tow chipper designed to meet the tough demands of today’s arborist, groundcare and landscaping expert. It has a generous 97cm x 79cm in-feed hopper, which aids bushy brash reduction and is coupled with a 150cm x 230cm letterbox style throat. The 23hp Honda petrol engine is protected with a steel bonnet to reduce noise, and it comes with GreenMech’s patented Disc-Blade.

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KIT The Easylift range

Balfor 10t A10 Vario log splitter

• The Easylift range of tracked booms aims to give more outreach than any other product in its class • Easylift is now well established in the UK • Low ground pressure for soft ground • Compact dimensions for easy door access • Working heights 12-46m

• Versatile and powerful log splitter • Can be used in vertical position to split large rings at ground level, then tilted back horizontally to split smaller timber at a comfortable waist height • With its 6hp Honda petrol engine, two speed valve and auto return it aims to be fast and productive • Large wheels aid portability, making it an ideal machine to be used both on site and in the yard • Available petrol or electrically powered, and also in a 12t version

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A roundup of the latest products Carlton SP2010 stump grinder • An ideal solution for hard-to-reach at stumps and operation in small spaces ffers a mm uttin hei ht above round and mm below all within a small pedestrian unit mm diameter mm thi utter wheel fitted with stron uttin teeth to ma imise e ien y • Combines the convenience of a self-propelled transmission with a 30hp Kohler petrol engine, contained in a narrow package width of 740mm www.orangeplant.co.uk

Stihl MS441 C-M W • Modern, low vibration, high performance saw • Electric heated handles and Stihl M-Tronic (M) electric engine management • Up to 20% less fuel consumption and 50% fewer emissions compared to Stihl two-stroke engines of the same performance class without ‘2-Mix’ technology www.stihl.co.uk

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BC190XL

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Ø Designed for the UK market, this unit is rugged and strong, but towable by a transit tipper Ø Market leading 8” by 12” infeed Ø T4 – 48.1HP Kubota engine Ø PUSH-BUTTON CHIPPING, means the cutter disc starts at the push of a button Ø Oversized aggressive horizontal offset rollers Ø Easy to service points. Main bearings grease points are accessible from the outside Ø Automatic belt tensioning requires no operator adjustment. Ø The BC190XL features a High chipping performance, either by hand or with a grab

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SIP Sherpa trousers

• Part of the high quality Flex range from SIP Protection • Class 1, type A and C • Black with orange trim • Made from a four-way rip stop stretch fabric • Light with no compromise on protection, and very comfortable to wear • From the knee down to the ankle there is reinforcement with e on hield ro www.workware.co.uk

Echo PB251 power blower • Two-stroke, 25.4cc Stage II compliant low emission engine • ‘EZ’ lock for easy securing and disconnecting of the blower tube • ‘Posi-loc’ pipe system keeps the blower pipe sections securely connected at all times eavy duty air filtration system • Cruise control: when the throttle is locked in position, a constant engine speed is achieved without the user needing to keep his fin er on the throttle www.echo-tools.co.uk

Dragon Functional 2 Harness • Designed to be a comfortable and practical harness suitable for a wide range of body sizes and climbing techniques • Supportive back pad, comfortable triangular leg supports, quick release leg and belt buckles, replaceable bridge and lo ation on ba or first aid kit • Good range of attachment points for tools rid e has a lar e rin fitted as standard but this an be added to replace as required

Predator P50RX attachments

• Predator Power has introduced a new range of attachments for its P50RX • Using the machine’s rear hydraulic PTO, operators can apply it instantly to a variety of other applications • Latest addition is a 7.5t winch • The P50RX is radio controlled and fully hydraulic • At 78.5cm wide and 50hp, the machine is a very narrow stump grinder in relation to its power output www.predator-mfg.com

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Makita EA3601F35B petrol chainsaw • This compact and lightweight model is a 35.2cc machine developing 2.4hp • Weighs just 4.2kg • 35cm chain bar with tool-less chain tensioner and spring assisted recoil starter n ine eatures the a ita-desi ned tratified ir aven in system which ensures that any excess fuel mixture is recovered from the exhaust and re-burnt for power and the cleanest possible emissions www.makitauk.com

Cellweb Tree Root Protection

• Cellweb Tree Root Protection is a no-dig solution for the construction of new hard surfaces within root protection areas • In accordance with BS 5837, Cellweb TRP minimises soil compaction within the rooting environment and is completely permeable, allowing continued water permeation and gas exchange • Treetex geotextile provides a hydrocarbon pollutant control measure ellweb has been independently tested and offers a uarantee of health of the trees subject to Cellweb TRP installation’ www.geosyn.co.uk

DMM Bao Durolock Karabiner • Designed to be oversized yet ergonomic and user-friendly • Large HMS shape allows for easy rotation of Italian hitches in tension rigging applications • Smooth curved internal form makes rotating the carabiner through attachment eyes simple • Durolock (Dual Rotor Lock) designed to minimise the chances of accidental gate opening and maximise security • Gate requires four distinct actions to open, and once released auto-locks back to safe. Ideal for busy rigging applications www.sorbus-intl.co.uk

Hypro 300

i hly e ient tree pro essor with its own hydrauli system with the pump mounted directly on the tractor • Machine has a load sensing system which provides smooth operation and ow ontrol without usin throttle un tions • Radio controlled winch for extracting timber and loading the machine, and a digital measuring system to record output • The Roller Delimber / Bed Processor will strip branches and cut to length trees from 25-300mm in diameter • Ideal entry level machine for small scale, low impact forestry harvesting contractors or land owners with own forest needing thinned www.oakleafforestry.com

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Surrey County Council is looking for a survey technician with comprehensive knowledge of tree species found in the UK and of tree defects and disorders, ability to recognise and grade out risk priorities and experience of working on the highway with regards to personal safety and that of road users. The successful candidate will be entitled to 24 days annual leave, have the option of joining the local government salary-related pension scheme, and have access to other benefits including a car lease scheme, a work laptop and mobile phone.

Bartlett Consulting is the consultancy arm of Bartlett Tree Experts and part of the F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company operating throughout the UK, Ireland, America and Canada. Bartlett Consulting is looking to recruit a full time arboricultural consultant to be based at our St Albans office and will work in a team supporting our contracting offices based in the Home Counties, West Country, Manchester, York and Dublin. We are looking for candidates who have previous experience in an arboricultural consultant role and hold a national diploma, degree or equivalent professional qualification. Applicants must have good communication skills, the ability to think strategically, good IT skills and a full driving licence.

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

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Our client has an exciting opportunity for utility arborists project managers in the Stevenage area working on the UKPN contract. They are offering a competitive salary, semi-annual bonuses, company pension, company stock options and other benefits. The project manager will work in liaison with the contract director to ensure overhead power line arboricultural work is completed within a geographical area using a team of operational staff. The ideal candidate will have some of the following: NPTC Utility Arboriculture Units 1, 2.1, 5.1 and 5.2, a full driving licence, LANTRA Basic or Professional Tree Inspector’s Qualification, three to five years’ experience in a similar role, understanding of working with electricity in accordance with health and safety precautions and experience of leading teams and/or coordinating the work of others.

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Advanced Tree Services (ATS) is a specialised tree surgery company and Arboricultural Association approved contractor operating throughout London and the home counties. As a result of company expansion and recent contract awards, it is looking to employ experienced climbers and grounds staff. Climbers must have the following: all relevant NPTC qualifications or equivalent (minimum of CS30, 31, 39, 39), full driving licence and at least three years’ experience. ATS offers excellent training opportunities to further your career and gain promotion within the company. Successful applicants will be provided with full uniform and PPE.

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

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GROUNDSMAN/SECOND CLIMBER

QUALIFIED ARBORIST

A growing commercial grounds maintenance company based in Lancashire is looking for an experienced groundsman/second climber to carry out work nationwide. Duties include a wide variety of tree work mainly consisting of utilities contracts. Candidates should have previous arboricultural experience with ground work and aerial rescue and excellent communication and organisational skills. Knowledge of health and safety operations is essential. NPTC certificates CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39, and a full UK driving licence are also essential.

Our London-based client is currently looking for qualified arborists to join the tree department. You will be operating from our base in Chobham, working mainly in the London area and will require a full driving licence. All relevant NPTC qualifications are required. You will receive a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, 20 days paid leave plus bank holidays, all PPE, climbing equipment and chainsaws. Only candidates with the relevant qualifications will be considered.

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

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Each month we feature an ancient British tree. This month the Ancient Tree Forum introduces us to...

The Cubbington Pear Having received thousands of votes from the public, this wild pear tree in Warwickshire became England’s Tree of the Year for 2015. At an estimated 250 years old, it is a local icon that stands at the top of a hill near the village of Cubbington, overlooking the peaceful Leam Valley.

The tree is thought to be the largest wild pear in Warwickshire and the second largest in the UK but it has gained notoriety for being threatened by the proposed London to Birmingham HS2 rail route.

Despite a Tree Preservation Order, the Cubbington Pear may be felled if HS2 goes ahead in 2017, as it is one of 20 ancient, veteran or notable

trees within the Phase 1 construction boundary.

Wild Pear trees have grown in Britain for thousands of years and are the ancestor of the fruiting pear. The wood was traditionally used for wood-turning and making musical instruments. They have plentiful white blossom in the spring, attracting bees and other pollinators while birds and small mammals eat their fruit in the autumn. Like other species, they become more and more valuable to wildlife the older they become, with cavities and dead and decaying wood providing habitat for specialised fungi, lichens, beetles and other species.

The Cubbington Pear is one of 15 trees from 15 countries that have been entered into the European Tree of the Year. The idea of the contest is to high ight the signi c nce of o d trees th t deser e our care and protection. The results will be announced on 20 April.

The Ancient Tree Forum is working with the Woodland Trust to

The tree is thought to be the largest wild pear in Warwickshire and the second largest in the UK

campaign for better recognition of the UK’s nationally important and best-loved trees like the Cubbington Pear. tion oin us in c ing for n o ci register of rees of

uk/campaigning The ATF champions the biological, cultural and heritage value of Britain’s ancient and veteran trees and promotes best practice in their management at www.ancienttreeforum.co.uk

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