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CONTENTS

PRO ARB MAGAZINE January 2016 | Volume 3 | Issue 1

Welcome 04 AGENDA

WELCOME

We ask arb professionals "What does 2016 have in store for your company?"

NEWS

NEWS EXTRA

A round up of industry news

Pro Arb attends the Treeworks Seminar programme

Business 13

AN INTERVIEW WITH

Pro Arb speaks to Jaime Bray of Treetop Arboriculture

REPORT WRITING

Jonathan Hazell's new mini-series gives tips on writing a great report

TAX BREAKS

The ﬁrst in a series of tax-related articles looks at the breaks that arborists should exploit

FIRST AID

Katie Hateley of Fox Medics asks what a good ﬁrst aid course should contain

PESTS AND DISEASE

Bartlett Tree Experts explains Chalara

JOE WILKINSON

TOP TEN TIPS

24 KIT NEWS

All the latest news from the equipment suppliers

WHICH ONE WILL YOU BUY?

Pro Arb's round up of the best sub 750kg chippers on the market

29 LATEST KIT TREE PLANTING 30 ARB KIT

Regulars 34 CAREERS 35

We’re continuing with our series on both ﬁrst aid and pests and disease, and this month we’ve got ten top tips on using drones in arboriculture. Finally, starting on page 24 we have seven pages of the latest arb kit for you to browse, including a look at the sub 750kg chipper category on page 26. As usual, let us know what you think of the magazine. We enjoy your comments and are proud to be part of the debate in this industry. Have a great month,

Top tips on the use of drones in arboriculture from Matt Harmsworth of ROAVR

Kit

elcome to the first Pro Arb issue of 2016. The holidays have come and gone and it’s time for us all to knuckle down to work. A big focus for us in 2016 is to offer more articles on the back office side of your business. We want Pro Arb to do the hard work when it comes to making those administrative tasks as easy as possible, leaving you more time to focus on the important stuff. This starts in January with a brand new series of articles by the Federation of Small Businesses, who will be talking tax. Turn to page 18 and make sure you're up to date on the latest tax breaks that you could be taking advantage of. We’re also introducing our fantastic new Agenda feature. Each month we'll be asking industry insiders for their viewpoint on a current hot topic. Turn to page 4 and see where you stand against your peers. If you want to have your say on this, please do contact me at joe.wilkinson@eljays44.com.

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AGENDA

AGENDA PRO ARB ASKS INDUSTRY INSIDERS

“WHAT DOES 2016 HAVE IN STORE FOR YOUR COMPANY?” MARK CHESTER

TRACY CLARKE

“2015 was the best year so far”

“Improving our methods of communicating”

Executive Director of the Consulting Arborist Society

2015 was the best year so far for Cedarwood Tree Care, where I work as an independent consultant. I am looking forward to working on several larger projects in 2016, some of which will involve new technical challenges. I am also Technical Director at PINE Technology, which launched in 2015. In 2016 several products which have been under development will be coming into use. CAS has built on the progress of previous years, and now has more than 160 members. Can we reach 200? Having worked with the ISA to run the TRAQ course in 2015 at Kew Gardens, I am looking forward to running it again at a range of venues.

WAYNE ELWELL

Director, About…Trees “Investment in building awareness of our professionalism” 2016 will see the development of About… Trees, along with investment in building awareness of our professionalism and hopefully growth.

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2016 will be a year when we further improve our technical abilities in terms of the ways in which we gather information and analyse data. We will be improving our methods of communicating with our clients and we aim to share our knowledge and experience more widely within the profession.

green infrastructure as part of development. We believe that planning authorities, particularly the tree teams, need to radically change the way they operate if they are to address these issues and remain eﬀective. CwT’s experience of both public and private sector working puts us in a unique position, enabling us to provide the link between the developer and the local planning authority and to enable change in operating procedures on both sides to the beneﬁt of all. This is no small task and will inevitably prove very challenging but at CwT we like a challenge and thrive on it!

MARTIN GAMMIE

JONATHAN HAZELL

Director, Tim Moya Associates

Director, Consulting with Trees Ltd “A key focus will be liaison with local planning authorities” A key focus for us in 2016 will be liaison with local planning authorities. Current government policy has diluted the planning system, creating the potential to sacriﬁce the quality of development for an increase in the pace at which new homes can be delivered. We believe that this, along with the ongoing cuts in public sector spending, could be potentially devastating for the preservation of trees on development sites and for the provision of new

Owner, Jonathan Hazell Consultancy “To expand my network of contacts” Following on from the realisation that I no longer want to be an insider in the corporate world, I need to build upon the opportunity to expand my network of contacts. I will try to build upon and develop an emerging reputation amongst my existing client base to lead me to new prospects, seeking more local opportunities. One new client with whom I will be much more involved is a local planning authority, where I am acting as tree oﬃcer, giving

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me greater involvement with the regulatory framework surrounding tree protection, the Conservation Area and TPO regulations as well as conditions and their discharge. This will also give me an insight should I be asked by a client to challenge some of that protection. This may lead to a slight shift in client base, and a narrowing and sharpening of focus for an increasing proportion of my work.

OLIVER NIXON

HSEQ Manager, Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd “A progressive approach to training, safety and investment is paying dividends” 2015 has been a good year for CHTS and we expect the same of 2016. We intend to continue our current eﬀorts to maintain a well-managed business system combined with a progressive approach to training, safety and investment in machinery. This for us is paying dividends. These measures have resulted in increases in numbers of blue chip clients and local authorities who are seeking us out to tender for large contracts and opportunities. For us the old adage of ‘quality sells’ is as true today as it ever has been.

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DARREN KILBY

Head of Sales and Marketing, Gristwood & Toms “The pursuit of cost savings and the outsourcing trend to increase” One thing I do know is that we’ll be very busy in 2016. With further public sector spending cuts still to come, we expect the pursuit of cost savings and the outsourcing trend to increase during 2016, creating additional demand for arb companies with proven capability and expertise in this market, like Gristwood & Toms. We will continue our positive cycle of investment into our people and IT systems, to retain our competitive advantage and to provide resilience. We will also re-assess how we attract, develop and retain talented people to share in our success. During 2016, we want to expand our supply chain to meet an increasing demand from the commercial sector. Therefore, we are keen to hear from small, local arb contractors that would like to work with us.

NEXT MONTH

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Senior Consultant (Arboriculture), Place Services/Essex County Council “Looking to develop our land ma a eme oﬀe

2016 looks like a busy year for the Place Services arboricultural team. Along with delivering high quality consultancy services to our existing clients we are embarking on a new contract with The Royal Parks, providing detailed internal tree diagnostics and aerial inspections across its estate. We are also looking forward to implementing the ﬁrst year of Countryside Stewardship objectives across our Essex woodland and forest estates and are looking to develop our land management oﬀer across the region and beyond. With this and many other new projects in the pipeline, it promises to be an exciting year.

Pro Arb asks industry insiders about local authority work – is it worth it? Have your say: joe.wilkinson@eljays44.com

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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

NEW STANDARDS APPROVED FOR TRAILBLAZER APPRENTICESHIPS Government approval has been granted for two new Trailblazer apprenticeship standards, which will beneﬁt employers in the forestry and arboriculture sector. The arborist and forest operative apprenticeship standards were developed over the past 12 months through a comprehensive consultation, with hundreds of hours of input from more than 40 organisations. Trailblazer apprenticeships are led by employers, for employers and aim to ensure apprenticeships are tailored to the needs of industry. The standards

list the key skills, knowledge and behaviours apprentices should achieve in order to complete their apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship programmes, based on these standards will give employers conﬁdence that apprentices will develop the skills they need to make a meaningful contribution to their company.

Simon Rotheram of Beechwood Trees and Landscapes said: “We are pleased to see that the time and eﬀort put in by companies and individuals is coming to fruition.” The ﬁnal two standards – horticulture and landscape operative, and horticulture and landscape supervisor – have recently been submitted into the government approval process. The next stage of the process has already commenced and assessment plans are being written for each occupation.

CONNICK TREE CARE RENEWS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT A tree maintenance company is celebrating having its council contract renewed. Connick Tree Care will continue to work with Brighton

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and Hove City Council, having ﬁrst taken up the role in 1995. Managing director Mike Connick said: “The feedback from the council is that the contract was won based on the high quality of our technical submission and our value for money schedule

of rates pricing.” Brighton and Hove is home to Europe’s largest remaining population of elm trees, known as the National Elm Collection. The 19,000 trees are particularly important because elms are increasingly rare due to the blight brought by Dutch elm disease in the 1970s. www.theargus.co.uk

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NEWS

TREEWORK ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE WINS TREE RISK MANAGEMENT SURVEY

150 NEW TREES IN SLOUGH TO MAKE BOROUGH ‘CLEANER AND GREENER’

Treework Environmental Practice has been appointed by Aster Group to carry out tree risk surveys of its Somerset and Hampshire estates. The contract includes visual assessment of trees on 153 estates in Somerset and 101 estates in Hampshire over the next ﬁve years, as well as a framework for the provision of detailed inspections, including PiCUS sonic tomography, ground penetrating radar,

Slough Borough Council’s new environmental project will see 150 trees planted in total across the borough. Nine young oak, cherry and pear trees were set in Cippenham Green at the launch of the project in December. Councillors Satpal Parmar and Natasa Pantelic planted the ﬁrst tree. Cllr Parmar, cabinet member for environment and open spaces said: We pledged to plant 150 new trees this year as part of our ongoing commitment to making Slough cleaner and greener.

structural damage, BS5837 surveys and out of hours emergency response. Luke Fay, managing director of Treework said: “I am really pleased that, in this competitive tender process, our bid was selected for both its high quality and cost eﬀectiveness. This contract builds further on our excellent services for social housing organisations. www.treeworks.co.uk

BERWICK MP CALLS FOR PLANTING OF 200M TREES TO PREVENT FLOODING Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed says Britain should plant 200m trees to cut the risk of ooding. She set out her plan for a massive tree planting campaign during questions in the House of Commons. She said planting trees in river basins would ‘help nature to hold water’ and protect homes and businesses. It follows oods in which more than 70 homes in Northumberland were ooded and had to be evacuated. Mrs Trevelyan asked ministers to consider plans to plant more trees ‘as a matter of urgency’.

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She said: In the light of the oods in Cumbria and elsewhere, I am pleased to say that ood defences provided security and protection as they were supposed to in north Northumberland. She asked environment secretary Elizabeth Truss: “Will the secretary of state consider, as a matter of urgency, increasing the number of trees we plan to plant during this parliament from 11 million, which equates to only one tree for every ﬁve people, to some 200 million, which equates to ﬁve trees for every person www.chroniclelive.co.uk

We’re doing what we promised and I look forward to seeing the trees in full ourish by the summer. They’re going to make such a big diﬀerence to people, making our neighbourhoods nicer places to live for current residents as well as future generations. The remaining trees will be a mixture of horse chestnut, alder, oak, cherry and lime. The trees will be planted at various other locations around Slough, including at Salt Hill Park. www.sloughexpress.co.uk

NEW TREE DISEASE HITS WEST YORKSHIRE PARK Todmorden’s Centre Vale Park will look dramatically different in 2016, after felling and burning to control a new tree disease is completed. A very serious notifiable fungal like disease is killing trees and shrubs in the park, which has extensive woodland areas, and action must be taken to protect healthy trees. Many mature beech trees are dying quickly and others are also affected, says Calderdale Council. The council organised a public meeting in conjunction with local group The Friends of Centre ale Park in December. Ramorum disease is very serious in its effects and has potential to spread elsewhere.

It is a relatively new disease to this country and has already killed millions of trees from Cornwall to Scotland. Calderdale Council has worked closely with the Forestry Commission to produce a programme of works designed to contain the disease. Some big trees will have to be felled and shrubs like rhododendron, which harbour the infecting spores, must be cut down and burned. www.hebdenbridgetimes.co.uk

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BEXHILL FIGHTS ASH DIEBACK A Bexhill landowner is playing his part in reducing the longterm impact of ash dieback by taking part in a pilot scheme that is helping to safeguard the future of the countryside. More than 300 trees will be planted in Sussex as landowners receive the first Disease Recovery Tree Packs, supplied by the Woodland Trust. The packs, launched in the summer, have been designed to be planted in landscapes where many ash trees are already affected and likely to be lost in years to come, in particular outside of woods, in hedgerows, verges, along field edges, corners and watersides in the wider landscape. The new tree packs contain 45 trees from a mix of five native species – beech, oak, wild cherry, hornbeam and birch – and come with tailored

advice on planting, which will differ according to the type and condition of the landscape. Landowner Barry Freeman from Bexhill said: “I have a small field that we used to keep our horse on and parts of the land have a small number of trees, mainly willow and alder, while one side has a stream running down lined with some oak trees. “Small things like tree planting can make a difference if we all get involved and can lead to a big difference in the long term.”

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The Royal Forestry Society RFS has appointed Adam Todd 22 as its ﬁrst Future Foresters Project ﬃcer to support and inspire more people to take up careers in arboriculture, forestry and woodland management. He will support and take the lead on a number of ground breaking projects that make up the RFS Future Foresters Programme.

neighbourhood improvement programme and plant a new tree for every one we have to remove. “It is a really sad day when we have to cut down a tree. but sometimes this is necessary for health and safety reasons or because the tree is dying. The good news is that we won’t lose any from the overall stock and will actually add to it.” www.northwichguardian.co.uk

Adam holds a BSc in Forest and Woodland Management from the National School of Forestry, University of Cumbria. He said: “I am eager to take up the challenges presented by Future Foresters. As a recent Forestry graduate, I feel these projects are a ﬁrst rate opportunity to encourage more young people to take up a career in the forestry sector.” www.rfs.org.uk/future-foresters

THOUSANDS OF HECTARES OF FOREST SURVEYED FOR RESTORATION An area of forest three times the size of Inverness has been surveyed as part of a project to restore ancient woodland in the north of Scotland.

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CHESHIRE HOUSING TRUST PLEDGES TO SAVE OPEN LAND TREES Weaver ale Housing Trust has pledged to safeguard all the 2,050 trees on open land belonging to it. The trust has also promised to replace those it is forced to remove on a like-for-like basis. Julia Chambres, the trust’s open space team leader, said: “Safeguarding the environment is one of our top priorities. That is why we will look to plant new trees as part of our ongoing

ROYAL FORESTRY SOCIETY APPOINTS FUTURE FORESTERS PROJECT OFFICER

The Woodland Trust Scotland’s Ancient Woodland Restoration project is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Scottish Forestry Trust and the MacRobert Trust. Since 2013 two specialist project oﬃcers have surveyed 11,000ha of Planted Ancient Woodland Sites PAWS in the north of Scotland. Nearly 1,000ha are now in a process of restoration. Speaking of the project, Peter Lowe from Woodland Trust Scotland said: Ancient

woodland restoration is one of the Trust’s top priorities. It’s a long-term process that can take decades to achieve because our approach involves gradual and selective change to the existing woodland over several years. “It’s particularly important to ensure that these woods are in a process of restoration now because so many plantations on ancient woodland sites are coming to maturity and we need to agree their future management before they are felled. There has been a lot of interest from landowners who are interested in ensuring that these sites are well managed, both on ecological grounds and also because it is an important part of certiﬁcation for sustainable forestry.” www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

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NEWS EXTRA

TREEWORK ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE PRESENTS TREEWORK SEMINARS: TREE-LINED ROUTES AND THE LINEAR FOREST Highways agencies should be responsible for the management and welfare of roadside ecological corridors, he argued. Treework Environmental Practice held its 20th seminar programme, Tree-lined Routes and the Linear Forest, in late November at Kew Gardens’ Jodrell Laboratory Lecture Theatre and Pro Arb was there to report the highlights. A series of presentations focused on the network of treelined roads and rivers, canals and railways which, when considered together, make up the linear forest. These are crucial to connecting our urban and rural landscapes. Session one Tony Kirkham, head of arboretum at Kew Gardens, gave delegates an enthusiastic welcome before Treework’s managing director Neville Fay kicked oﬀ the ﬁrst session with an overview of the programme. Piotr TyszkoChmielowiec, Roads for Nature Poland Piotr Tyszko-Chmielowiec spoke about how the organisation had helped plant 30,000 roadside trees across Poland as part of its tree management training programme.

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Tony Sangwine, principal environmental advisor, Highways England Tony Sangwine introduced the governmentowned company responsible for managing England’s core road network. Fifty ﬁve million trees and shrubs (predominantly native) had been planted since the UK’s ﬁrst motorway was completed in 1958, he said, and Highways England was now planning to engineer further connectivity structures such as green bridges and badger and amphibian tunnels on its 18,000ha motorway soft estate. Neil Strong, environmental manager, Network Rail Network Rail is responsible for 20,000 miles of track, much of it linear forest. The company manages 90% of visible trees at stations and the seven metres of vegetation from track to fence. Neil Strong outlined several issues relating to the linear forest,

such as the fertile environment it provides for invasive species and the danger of fallen trees. Session two Session two began with an advisor from the Council of Europe, Chantal Pradines describing how French law has promoted ‘selfexplaining’ roads since the early 1980s. This is where the road layout provides information to users about the situation ahead and induces good driving behaviour. Katharina Bruckmann, Bund (Friends of the Earth, Germany) Katharina described how avenues had been replanted at a lower density in Mecklenburg since 1990, aiding root growth. Avenues and traffic safety were not contradictory in her opinion and she recognised the need to deliver avenue development and protection programmes. Professor Ian Rotherham, Sheffield Hallam University Prof Ian Rotherham described the tree felling controversy caused by miscommunication between Sheffield City Council and contractor AMEY earlier this year and he criticised the council’s

decision to replace parkland in Gleadles Valley with a new bus lane – set to cut commuting times by just one minute. Session three Highlights of the afternoon session included a passionate speech by the Institute of Chartered Forester’s deputy director, Russell Horsey, setting out his vision for crosssector training partnerships and his wish for tree maintenance providers to work together on large utility jobs. Session four Woodland Trust senior advisor Nick Atkinson warned of a potential rapid and catastrophic loss of trees. Trees outside of woodland are vulnerable to the fragmentation of habitats whereas woodland structures are capable of adjusting to such loss, he said. And ﬁnally... Treework’s Neville Fay expressed his hope that the UK government would introduce legislation to preserve the relationship between our linear forest and transport links: “Safeguarding natural capital is integral to achieving sustainable economic productivity. Our ambition is for the linear forest to be recognised in national policy.”

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Jaime Bray of Treetop Architecture paints a positive picture of his experience as an arborist, professional organisations and the future of arboriculture

What made you want to take up arboriculture as a career? I began working for my uncle at weekends doing vegetation management and forestry. I enjoyed the camaraderie and teamwork associated with the industry; it ticked many of the boxes associated with playing rugby, another love of mine. What training did you undertake and what qualifications do you have? I initially completed my National Diploma in arboriculture in 1997. I took various other one day training courses through the AA and also completed my pesticide spraying, chipper and stump grinding certificates. I decided that consultancy would be a good extension to my career in arboriculture so I set about becoming qualified to degree level. I knew that I couldn’t just jump straight into Level 6 Professional Diploma Arboriculture, so I went back to the start and over a seven year period I successfully completed the RFS Cert Arb, Tech Cert Arb and Prof Dip Arb. I recently became a Chartered Arboriculturist with the Institute of Chartered Foresters. A truly fulfilling experience that I recommend all arborists aspire to. What is your day-to-day role as part of the Treetop Arboriculture team? My day-to-day activities include managing human resources, managing the tree team to ensure that best practice and health and

“As a small business, if there’s a job that needs doing, then I’ll manage it or do it myself”

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JAIME BRAY TREETOP ARBORICULTURE safety is recognised and adhered to at all times, liaising with clients and providing quotations, climbing, chipping, cleaning and maintaining vehicles and equipment. As a small business, if there’s a job that needs doing, then I’ll manage it or do it myself. The list of tasks is endless. What do you feel can be done to further promote the industry? In its 50 year existence the Arb Association

has made substantial inroads in promoting the industry, particularly in the last three years. In those three years it has gained a voice in parliament to promote the industry, its benefits to society and allied professions so they are aware of the pool of expertise we have in our members. What is now needed, and the AA plans to do this in 2016, is to reach out to society. We plan to communicate with the public to ensure they know about the value of trees

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and that the AA is the home of professionals in arboriculture. Everything I could wish to happen has happened or has been planned. How did you get involved with the Arboricultural Association? It was logical for me to join as I wished to develop my career and to give back to the profession that has looked after me. My involvement came about through meeting other Association members. It couldn’t be

simpler really. Members are all around you in this profession and all it takes is a conversation with one to realise the benefits of membership. The next stage is to make an application for membership and get involved. You are also involved with the Register for Tree Work Operatives (R2). What made you want to do this and what are you hoping to achieve? What a golden opportunity for me to give something back. I know only too well what it is like to develop skills and have them recognised. I have always sought to improve my skill base and at every step I have seen the reward. Someone in the AA saw that I had it in me to

“We plan to communicate with the public to ensure they know about the value of trees and that the AA is the home of professionals in arboriculture” take on this project and deliver it. I am grateful that I was given the opportunity and that with the support of all on the team we have delivered a superb register. I am now hoping to mitigate the loss of important skills from the industry as people come to the end of their climbing careers. Some people are not able to recognise and demonstrate their value to a company easily, so R2 helps them to do this. Additionally the register will assist the next generation in mapping their careers. What type of projects are you currently working on? I am on the road with the Arborist Working Group, travelling the country and listening to industry practitioners to draw out and assist in developing solutions to the daily problems facing UK arborists. And I’m working on marketing the R2 initiative. So who are your typical clients? In the contracting arm of the business, clients are mainly domestic property owners, hotels, construction companies, civil engineers and schools. The consultancy deals with architects and developers, both large and small scale. What’s the next big trend in the industry? I am looking forward to laser pruning tools that you point at the target branch and vaporise it. This would reduce climbing, avoid the use of chainsaws, mean no more chipping and no need for large vehicles to take away waste. Come on you inventors.

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What do you think of the standard of the arboriculture industry? Good and getting better. Look at how far it has come on in the 50 years of the AA. We have skills, qualifications, career development, standards for work and an approved contractors scheme as a benchmark. With the recent developments in the AA, we are now being seen as a true profession and a profession that ensures society benefits from trees where they live, work and play. With a good solid base, we need to continue to enhance and develop the standards over time. R2 is one of those developments and it will grow and develop in the coming years, offering a platform for further enhancement. What part of your job do you find the most rewarding? When a customer calls the next time they need work done after having had a satisfactory service the first time. I also enjoy educating the public on the true value of trees in the urban landscape. What are the biggest challenges you face? The general public having a lack of awareness of poor tree work practice. The

“We are now being seen as a true profession, one that ensures society benefits from trees where they live, work and play”

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mindset of ‘it grew back, it was a good job done’ is damaging to professional contractors as they lose revenue to the more unscrupulous companies. This price war and subsequent loss of revenue to lesser service providers is detrimental to the finances of professional tree companies and their ability to operate to best practice and comply with health and safety law. If you could choose your dream project, what would it look like? My dream project would be something widely publicly accessible, whether through social media or television, something in which the general public could be made aware of the professional standards in tree management and that would educate them on a regular basis about the true value of trees in our built environment. What do you think the future holds for arboriculture? We seem to be in an era of growing recognition of the value of urban greening. I know the AA has been instrumental in achieving this, especially in parliament, and it aims to do more with the general public. I predict the next decade or two will see the importance of urban green infrastructure increase as more and more people live in urban areas. As trees are the largest and most obvious component of that infrastructure, arboricultural professionals will be in demand and able to contribute to the successful greening of our towns and cities. Also, the R2 project can significantly alter how experience and skills are retained, to assist in passing them on to the next generation of urban foresters.

CONTACT Jaime Bray is a progressive tree work contractor and consultant, helping shape UK arboriculture with the Arboricultural Association Tel: 024 7633 5853 Email: jaimebray@live.co.uk

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his is the ﬁrst of three short pieces that explain my ideas and thinking about report writing, which for ease I have called, imaginatively, the beginning, the middle and (yes, you guessed it) the end. But ﬁrst, to set the scene. Your client will commission a report, but once it’s been issued there’s no telling where it will end up so try to write well, and please leave out the thinly disguised sales pitch!

REPORT WRITING THE BEGINNING In the first of a three-part series, Jonathan Hazell gives advice on writing a comprehensive report

Your report must be: • an answer to your client’s question • factually correct and therefore impartial • readable, so concise • complete A good report will: • separate fact from opinion • be illustrated discuss e di s i e context of the brief • remain within your area of competence • come to conclusions • make recommendations The beginning At the outset remember the police caution: “You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.” If you refer to something at the end of your report then it must ﬁrst make an appearance at the beginning, and then in the middle, the golden thread running through the narrative. In the opening paragraphs of a report it is important to set out the brief that is being addressed, and so the scope of the report.

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For example, if the report is describing the trees on or surrounding a development site then the brief will have been to categorise those trees by age, quality, or a combination of both, and the scope will be to simply meet the requirements of BS 5837. If the report is for a diﬀerent type of tree survey, such as an assessment of health and condition, then the brief may be to demonstrate that the client has discharged their duty of care and the scope could be the interpretation of statute and common law as given in the National Tree Safety Group publication ‘Common sense risk management of trees’ (http://goo.

gl/tGqZS9). If you are objecting to a TPO then you will need to refer to the law that is contained within the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Having established this baseline, the report should then go on to present the evidence that you have collected, and to oﬀer a brief idea of how the information has been gathered. Please say if the measurements that are presented have been measured or estimated. In everyday arboricultural reporting, near enough is generally good enough, so there’s no need to specify the type of tape measure or clinometer you use! But, if complex devices have been

used, for invasive examinations for example, then it would be worth referring to their model number and how they were used. Include a drawing that locates the trees and tell the client how you are doing it – a splodge on the A-Z or a carefully located feature on an AutoCAD drawing. Include photos, although they are notoriously diﬃcult to use, to illustrate a speciﬁc point you might want to make. Next month: the middle. 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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iling your financial details with HMRC can feel like negotiating a minefield of bureaucracy but taking the time to research the benefits available could save your business thousands of pounds. Big businesses engaging in tax-avoidance have been cast in a very negative light in recent years but there are a number of ways in which tax relief can be obtained to reduce your overall tax liability without facing the wrath of HMRC. Let the taxman help cover the costs of equipment To help businesses grow, the government introduced the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), which enables businesses to claim tax relief on expenditure incurred on purchasing items of plant and machinery. From 1 January 2016 you can claim 100 AIA on the first £200,000 of capital expenditure on qualifying items rather than having to spread the tax relief over the useful life of the equipment.

From 1 January 2016 you can claim 100% AIA on the first £200,000 of capital expenditure on qualifying items

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A SPOT OF LIGHT RELIEF David Marples, head of Abbey Legal’s tax advice team, on how you can legitimately reduce your tax bill

People operating in the tree surgery, arborist and tree consultant market will regularly have to purchase equipment, machinery and vans or lorries. You should therefore consider whether these qualify for AIA, which can reduce your taxable proﬁts. If the equipment/machinery was a gift or you used it before starting your business, you should still be able to claim tax relief on the item under the normal Capital Allowances rules but the relief will be restricted to the market value of the asset when it was introduced into your business. Tax deductible Costs incurred wholly and exclusively in running your business are also tax deductible. This includes such essentials as business mileage, parking charges and tolls. Furthermore, if you are required to work away from your normal geographical location, you will be able to claim for the cost of hotels and meals – good news for horticulturalists. The most important thing to remember is to obtain receipts for expenditure incurred and keep records detailing the reasons for any unusual items i.e. why it was necessary for an overnight stay.

Shrinking tax contributions Did you know you could claim the Employment Allowance and reduce your National Insurance Contributions (NICs) by up

Taking the time to research the benefits available could save your business thousands of pounds

to £2,000 The Employment Allowance is available for the majority of companies that pay class one NICs on employees’ and directors’ earnings. Find out if you could be eligible at www.employmentallowance. com/allowance-calculator That’s a relief If you decide to sell all or part

of your business you may be able to pay less capital gains tax through Entrepreneurs’ Relief. As long as you meet the criteria you could save money if you sell your business and the assets used for it, such as the company’s premises. As with all tax matters, what is important is to ensure you have a paper trail, so keep all your receipts and invoices to ensure you can back up any claims. Keeping on top of HMRC deadlines is vital to ensure you ﬁle the necessary forms on time to avoid penalties. It is worth taking the time to obtain advice or visit the gov.uk website, where you can investigate what allowances and tax relief are available to you. If you are eligible for the available beneﬁts it could save you thousands of pounds a year. ABOUT DAVID MARPLES David is an exinspector of taxes and heads up the Abbey tax team that provides free tax/ VAT advice to FSB members. David’s Team also deals with HMRC enquiries for FSB members. www.fsb.org.uk

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Katie Hateley, paramedic and director of first aid training company FoxMedics, says choosing the right first aid course shouldn’t just be about ticking boxes. Take the time to find a training course that is relevant to your line of work

our first aid certificate is out of date and you need to attend a course to get that tick in the Health and Safety Executive box. For some of you, this may be how you perceive first aid training and you might face the course with dread. But first aid should not be death by PowerPoint. It should be interactive and engaging and provide you with the skills to be confident when faced with an incident. It should also be relevant. Industry appropriate first aid training is becoming more common, especially for hazardous environments. ne example of this is the Forestry Commission’s addition of the F plus Forestry element to the regular one day Emergency First Aid at Work and three day First Aid at Work course in 2012. This F part of the course

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Training should be interactive and engaging and provide you with the skills to be confident when faced with an incident is expected of all arborists and contractors working on Forestry Commission land. Part two of the introduction to the Forestry Commission First Aid at Work policy document ‘Forestry Commission Policy for those that work on our land v6, ctober 2015 ’ states: People can suﬀer injury or be taken ill wherever they work in our industry. It is essential that we have ﬁrst aid provision in place so that we can give them immediate attention and call an ambulance if needed.

Regarding the ‘ F’ training, the document states: 16. Working with the principle of matching skills to your possible accidents illnesses, those working in core operations will require training that has been delivered with a forestry context ie sites remote from medical aid and where limited help will be available . This training is referred to in this guidance as EFAW F or FAW F. The term ‘ F’ may not be widely recognised. Core operations means: harvesting, civil engineering, mechanised ground preparation, planting, fencing, pesticides application, forest nursery activities, or similar. It includes any lone workers or site supervisors. 17. They may also need add on elements for our special hazards eg severe chainsaw cuts, crush injuries, hypothermia, Lyme disease . www.forestry.gov. uk forestry infd 8wpmpq So with those F modules in mind, should this course be promoted only to people working on Forestry Commission land or to all arborists Take a look at the hazards within your work environment. ou don’t have to be a lone worker or work in a remote area for this course to be relevant. Any additional training that provides you with skills to manage catastrophic bleeds, chest wounds, crush injury, to

name a few medical emergencies, would surely be beneﬁcial. Maybe you think a cheaper course is the better option as you still get your certiﬁcate, or you have been doing this job for 20 years and have never had an accident. But why wait until

after an incident to learn the appropriate skills and knowledge that could save a life The next time you book your ﬁrst aid training course take a look around and choose a course that is appropriate and most beneﬁcial for your hazardous work practice. ABOUT KATIE HATELEY

Katie Hateley is an HCPC registered paramedic and company director of FoxMedics First Aid Training. Katie uses her nine years’ medical experience, including three with the Hazardous Area Response Team, to develop ﬁrst aid courses that are appropriate for people’s work practice. Please feel free to contact FoxMedics for further details. www.foxmedics.co.uk

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halara ash dieback has been a subject of much discussion in the media since it was first identified in a Buckinghamshire nursery in 2012. The disease is widespread across Europe but has now been confirmed in at least 150 locations within the UK. Initially identified as the pathogen Chalara fraxinea, this fungal disease has since been discovered to have two stages of

The disease is widespread across Europe but has now been confirmed in at least 150 locations within the UK development; Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (syn. Hymenoscyphus pseudoalbidus) as the sexual and infectious stage, with Chalara fraxinea identiﬁed from the symptomatic areas as the asexual stage. It is believed that the disease was both imported on infected plant material from the Netherlands and blown across the English Channel, causing a rapid spread to established ash trees in the vicinity. Symptoms of this disease can be found on most parts of the tree, although the main symptom is

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CHALARA ASH DIEBACK Chalara fraxinea, the fungus responsible for ash dieback, is a notifiable pathogen within the UK; it is important to report new cases to the Forestry Commission says Bartlett Tree Experts discolouration and development of diamond-shaped lesions around the branch axils. These lesions girdle the stem as the disease progresses (above), causing

leaves to develop black-brownish discolouration and wilt. Dieback and blackening of shoots and twigs then normally follows (left). Prolific epicormic shoots can also be seen on badly affected trees, which are produced as a stress response to compensate for leaf loss. Chalara Fraxinea has also been isolated from the roots of affected trees. Mortality is common in younger trees, although as a result of infection stress on mature trees, opportune secondary infections such as honey fungus root rot can infect, often resulting in mature tree death.

Chalara ash dieback is spread through spores that overwinter on infected leaf litter, which are thought to be further spread by rain splash or wind. Cultural controls such as removal of infected leaf and twig material are important to reduce the spread of disease. Any tools or equipment used on infected trees should also be sterilised to prevent the spread of spores. Bartlett Tree Experts is presently undertaking trials of non-fungicidal alternatives, but there are currently no registered products for the control of Chalara fraxinea. Control measures at present include removal of fallen leaves and improving plant health in an attempt to boost the tree’s resilience. The felling and burning of infected trees and plant

Control measures include removal of fallen leaves and improving plant health in an attempt to boost the tree’s resilience material is only recommended in severely infected trees or where structural weaknesses have been identiﬁed eg opportunistic honey fungus infections). ABOUT BARTLETT Dr Glynn Percival is the plant physiologist and technical support specialist for the Bartlett Tree Expert Company. Jon Banks is plant diagnostician for the Bartlett Tree Expert Company and is researching drought stress in Acers.

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r nes have stri t erati nal limits. Aircraft must be kept within line of sight (500m horizontally and 400ft vertically). Drones weighing less than 7kg can only ﬂy within 50m of people and property not under the pilot’s control. Some companies have exemptions, allowing a more complete service. Usin dr nes ithin restry r ar ri lt ral settin s an e e eedin ly hallen in . Drones can be used for detailed upper crown inspections to look for decay and inspect for fungal fruiting bodies. To assist in this, a skilled pilot and a small airframe are required. r tree ins e ti ns a se arate il t and amera erat r are essential. Negotiating the crown of a tree is very challenging and requires the pilot’s full concentration. The camera or sensor operator monitors the mission and guides the pilot whilst operating the sensor to gather the required data.

n t nderestimate the re lati ns and le islati n. ROAVR oﬀers guidance through this mineﬁeld in its training partnership with UAV-Air. If you are operating a drone commercially you must have a PFAW or face prosecution.

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KIT NEWS J Burch Tree Care chooses GreenMech for seasonal work Surrey-based tree works and grounds maintenance provider, J Burch Tree Care and Grounds Maintenance has made use of GreenMech’s Arborist 150 chipper for a clearance job on a privately owned Surrey estate. The job initially covered 10ha, but that grew into a major site clearance of 71ha.

Approximately 3ha of the site was covered by spruce (Christmas) trees, but these have now been cleared with a view to replanting the area with a more native tree. Jon Burch decided to chip the Christmas trees as they were either dying or too tall (over 20m) to be sold as Christmas trees. He said: “We were instantly impressed during the demo, [the arborist 150] deals with everything we put through it and it doesn’t snag.” www.greenmech.co.uk

User-friendly saw horse from Truncator The portable four-fold log sawhorse from Truncator has been designed for safety and speed and is ideal for use in restricted spaces. The four trestle mounted cups and beam hold the logs securely in place, ensuring quick work can be made of any woodpile. The saw horse can be loaded with multiple logs before the wood is cut between the cups. In order to ensure consistent lengths of timber, the cups are set at an equal distance apart.

Latest Tree Alert upgrade Först’s new embankment chipper Redwood Global, UK distributor for Först chippers, is set to supply the manufacturer’s new XR8 Traxion embankment chipper. Based on the hugely popular TR8 model, the 8x10in capacity tracked embankment chipper will feature a 50hp Kubota power pack, replacing its predecessor’s 45hp turbo diesel engine.

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The sturdy, robust parallel linkage leg system makes the new machine a reliable and stable option on inclines of up to 35°. The sheer torque produced by the chipper’s Kubota engine will allow it to power up steep inclines with ease. www.redwood-global.com

The Forestry Commission has made available a new upgrade to its online tool for reporting suspected tree pests and diseases. Dr John Morgan, head of the commission’s Plant Health Service said that the tool had been developed to include a wider range of pests and diseases as well as improved reports. Tree Alert has become a valuable tool for forestry

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professionals and others working with trees to help monitor key pests and diseases, according to Dr Morgan. He cited the volunteer surveyor group Observatree as a positive example of individuals who have used the tool to report cases of disease back to the commission, including an outbreak of Oriental chestnut gall wasp. Although the app version has been discontinued, the facility is available online at: www.forestry.gov.uk/treealert

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Deepdale Trees favours Kramer

Independent wholesale tree nursery Deepdale has reinvested in Kramer plant, taking ownership of one of the German company’s latest 5065 loader models. The mature tree supplier traded in its 16 year old 418 loader towards the end of last year, having amassed over 12,000 hours on the clock. The Bedford based nursery, which was established in 1995, has preferred Kramer from the

start and currently has three units deployed on site. The Kramer eet, consisting of a pair of 850s plus the new 5065, is used on a daily basis to lift and carry trees between the container and dispatch areas. The compact 5065 loader was chosen for its ability to access conﬁned areas that had proved a tight squeeze for the larger machines. www.kramer-online.com/de

Makita offers three-year garden machinery warranty Pre-delivery inspection (PDI) dealerships are oﬀering Makita customers a free PDI on garden machinery in addition to a threeyear extended warranty package.

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The extended warranty programme is available with the grounds maintenance and landscaping range, which includes a selected line of arborist equipment

Rabaud releases new tracked chipper for 2016 UK distributor Home Forestry has taken stock of Rabaud’s recently released compact tracked chipper featuring two speed forward and reverse drive. The ylochip 100C is engineered with the Rabaud ﬁve in one rotor system, allowing the operator to switch between mulching and chipping or a combination of both. The 725kg chipper is powered by an 18hp petrol engine. It is

such as chainsaws, pole pruners, hedge trimmers and blowers. Makita has promised that customers taking delivery of new machinery can be assured that the kit will be set up, run and ready for maximum performance. When bought through an approved PDI dealer, the

able to swivel through 180 on its base, allowing brash to be fed in from either side. It also features a 360 discharge chute. Complete with a tow hitch, the 100C can pull a chip trailer with an operator on board by way of the mounted foot plate. Home Forestry LLP, the importers for Rabaud, are oﬀering a special price on the ﬁrst 10 units into the UK. www.homeforestry.co.uk

customer should return their product within the ﬁrst 12 months so that its warranty can be extended year on year. The leading power tool manufacturer is intent on developing its customer service levels and is actively expanding its network of PDI dealers nationwide to this end. www.makitauk.com

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Chippers in the sub-750kg class can be towed with no extra licence. The machines here have input diameter capacities of between 125mm and 175mm and power ratings between 20 and 36hp

Linddana TP 130 Mobile Chipping capacity 130mm Dimensions (HxWxL) 2406 x 3327 x 1416mm Weight 680kg Engine Kohler Pro CH730 24hp 4-stroke V-twin aircooled petrol Basic price £10,910 +VAT (from AT Osborne)

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The TP 130 Mobile oﬀers reliable performance day in, day out. This compact machine is equipped with a hydraulic driven feed roller, giving it an aggressive in-feed. The woodchip produced is of a uniform quality. Comes with a three year warranty. www.linddana.com

Chipping capacity 160mm Dimensions (HxWxL) 2175 x 3252 x 1510mm Weight 748kg Engine Kubota V1505 36hp 4-cylinder 4-stroke water-cooled diesel Basic price RRP £17,655 +VAT

A large, powerful chipping rotor with an open top funnel; 230 x 160mm wide quad-force rollers; extra large feed throat; central greasing system and easy access service points make this a high throughput chipper requiring minimum downtime. www.timberwolf-uk.com

Vermeer BC160XL GreenMech Arborist 130 Chipping capacity 150mm Dimensions (HxWxL) 2335 x 3556 x 1290mm Weight 670kg Engine Honda 23hp petrol Basic price RRP £11,480 +VAT The Arborist 130 is an easy to use, cost eﬀective, compact road tow chipper. It has a generous 970mm x 790mm in-feed hopper, which aids bushy brash reduction, coupled with a 150cm x 230cm letterbox-style throat, enabling heavily forked branches to be fed in easily. www.greenmech.co.uk

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Chipping capacity 160mm Dimensions (HxWxL) 2479 x 3305 x 1549mm Weight 750kg Engine Kohler KDW1003 23hp 4-stroke 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel Basic price RRP £14,500 +VAT The high-capacity infeed opening and twin horizontal feed rollers maximise pull-in capacity. The 360º rotating turntable means material can be fed from almost any direction. The bottom feed stop bar allows the operator to quickly strike the bar and stop the feed intentionally or automatically in an emergency situation. www.vermeeruk.co.uk

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KIT TS Industrie Tiger 25D Chipping capacity 140mm Dimensions (HxWxL) 2010 x 3600 x 1420mm Weight 744kg Engine Kubota D902 25hp 3-cylinder 4-stroke water-cooled diesel Basic price £18,000 +VAT (from PSD Groundscare) The Tiger 25D is part of the multi-vegetation range of chipper shredders. It is incredibly versatile, practical and lightweight, with an input diameter capacity of up to 140mm. www.psdgroundscare.co.uk

GreenMech Arborist 150 Chipping capacity 150mm Dimensions (HxWxL) 2335 x 3556 x 1290mm Weight 744kg (26hp), 748kg (34hp) Engine 26hp or 34hp Kubota diesel Basic price RRP £15,515 +VAT (26hp), £16,430 +VAT (34hp) The Arborist 150 is a good all-round road machine. It has a traditional in-line format and is ideal for the disposal of waste brash. Easy to use and cost eﬀective, the Arborist 1 0 is engineered for quality, strength, performance and economy. www.greenmech.co.uk

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Chipping capacity 125mm Dimensions (HxWxL) 2240 x 3165 x 1335mm Weight 575kg Engine Honda 20hp 4-stroke petrol Basic price RRP £11,855 +VAT

Chipping capacity 175mm Dimensions (HxWxL) 2440 x 4013 x 1416mm Weight 749kg Engine Lombardini LDW 1404 35hp 4-cylinder 4-stroke liquid-cooled diesel Basic price £17,745 +VAT (from AT Osborne)

The TW 125PH has a large feed funnel, twin feed roller with auto-feed control on an unbraked road chassis with good ground clearance. It has exceptional chipping performance, a low centre of gravity and e cellent oﬀ-road ability. www.timberwolf-uk.com

The only 175mm wood chipper in the sub 750kg class. With no-stress control and automatic clutch system, operating the TP 175 Mobile is easy. Available with a height-adjustable ejector spout for easy storage and transporting. Comes with a three year warranty. www.linddana.com

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Green-tech’s gt Resi-Grille was introduced to meet demand from UK contractors for a grille with the aesthetic and porous properties of resibond paving. The cast iron grille has a recess of 50mm that is ﬁlled with resin bound paving to leave a smooth, porous surface. The Resi-Grille is robust, hard wearing and able to support street traﬃc, protecting the rootball of the tree. It also ensures a clean surface free from trapped rubbish, cigarette ends or leaves.

The Silva Cell Integrated Tree and Stormwater System uses green infrastructure to bring the utility of the forest to the built environment. This modular product supports traﬃc loads while providing un-compacted soil volumes for large tree growth and on-site stormwater attenuation. The Silva Cell meets engineering standards with no loss of structural hard landscape integrity. It has been used in such iconic sites as the Royal Air Force Bomber Command (London), Dortmund Square (Leeds) and for the award-winning Llanelli SUDs scheme.

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Provender Nurseries’ Tree Planting kit has been created to save companies time and money when planting trees. The kit includes all of the materials necessary for planting and staking trees of 20-25cm girth. The pack comes complete with Provender Nurseries’ exclusive blend of Tree Planter Fertiliser, which stimulates root growth and contains slow release fertilisers for months of feeding. Smaller tree planting kits are available for trees up to 14-16cm girth.

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• EN17249, Class 1 20m/s • Vario Support System (VSS) technology provides shock absorption and sturdy support in the heel area • Ceramic coated discs found on the outer boot protect against wear and abrasion • Nano-active soles and shock absorbing mid soles make the boot comfortable for day-long wear • Incorporated Gore-Tex membrane ensures the boot is highly water resistant • Boot seams are double stitched and riveted at the most wear and scrub prone areas. www.frjonesandson.co.uk

• The Captain is a self-orientating, high strength throwing hook used as a positioning aid • The hook can pivot onto any anchor up to 90mm in diameter to achieve reliable location • Quality tested by DMM, the Captain can reach a rated strength of 18kN (dependent on anchor quality) The device can be e ciently racked when the job is done to minimise chances of snagging • Features customisable nose weighting and is available complete with rope and bag www.dmmclimbing.com

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A round-up of the latest new products Predator 460 pivot stump grinder • The central pivot provides a 4in swing and reduces operator fatigue by 40% • High performance multi-tip cutter wheel delivers a powerful grinding action • Fitted with a 27hp Kohler petrol engine (standard) and 3hp electric-powered drive – the grinder can climb steep gradients with ease

• Narrow access design, compact and transportable • Self-propelled and user friendly, the 460 can manage both domestic and larger sites www.predator-mfg.com

Marlow Ropes Draco lowering line • Draco’s 16 plait cover is married with a high tenacity braided core – ensuring a high strength lowering line • The fully braided construction prevents twisting and allows for a supple rope without compromising on durability • Composed with 100% polyester, the rope delivers on performance, durability and economy • Available in colour coded diameters 1 mm blue eck , 1 mm green eck , 1 mm red eck • Available from March 1, 2016 – pre-orders taken from January www.marlowropes.com

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Buxtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dragon First Aid kit u ton s has developed the ragon elu e irst Aid kit for the climbing arborist ontains the Trauma bandage, which can be applied one handed and is easier to apply high pressure to the wound P -coated case with waterproof ip and loop on the top and studded belt loop on reverse ncludes a whistle, a sachet of burn gel for rope burns and a 0ml saline eye wash sachet to remove sawdust that gets blown into eyes www.buxtons.net

The modern, slim t acket is fully waterproof and breathable igh-vis uorescent orange colour makes acket suitable for both day and night wear ncludes ventilation ippers to combat the heat while working The longline design prevents rain running down the back of your trousers ther features include an optional hood stored in the collar plus deep storage pockets www.workware.co.uk

Linddana TP 275 Mobile Professional 10in wood chipper provides complete touch screen operation including no-stress control uilt with foldable units, the portable model s tip-up funnel and height ad ustable e ector spout provides handy storage TP asy ervice s easy access design encourages user-friendly maintenance

TP pticut is an innovative blade system that delivers e cient wood chipping and a uniform chip quality The recently developed hp 3 cylinder ohler turbo engine complies with all emission requirements www.tpchipper.com

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Haglöf EC II electronic clinometer The agl f is an easy to use eld instrument that oﬀers accurate measuring results on inclination and heights of trees and other objects • Heights can be measured from any known distance • With electronic presentation, the EC II will serve you with accurate results for many years without calibration or maintenance • Well-known quality and appreciated accuracy

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Husqvarna 536LiPT5 pole saw • New for 2016, the battery-operated telescopic pole saw has a maximum extendable length of 4m • The 536LiPT5 telescopic gives commercial users a reach of 5m (including operator) to tackle trees at ground level • Engineered with a high chain speed (20 m/s), equivalent to a 30cc petrol machine • Lightweight: 4.9kg • Suitable for all-weather use www.husqvarna.com

Truncator 6Pro multi log sawhorse • Holds two wooden beams with six tipping cups mounted on top • The cups are made of recycled car battery plastic and are amazingly tough and strong • The plastic is designed to not blunt your saw if you should hit the cups • The trestle is fully adjustable to ensure you get the right height for your cutting • Weight: 24.4kg • Beam length: 1.9m www.truncator.co.uk

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Vermeer BC190XL chipper • Powered by a 49hp Kubota diesel engine • 8in x 12in infeed opening • Strength and reliability ermeer s martfeed system and twin oﬀ-set feed rollers allow the 1 0 to pull in and process di cult material reducing preparation time • Easy access panels to engine for servicing, large greaseable bearings, auto belt tensioning and reversible blades make for less downtime www.vermeer-uk.co.uk www.vermeer-uk.co.uk

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Bartlett Tree Experts is looking for candidates who have a depth of experience in a commercial arboriculture environment, ideally with a Level 4 arb qualiﬁcation or equivalent. Successful candidates will have experience of staff management and excellent customer care. Applicants must have good communication skills, the ability to think strategically, good IT skills and a full driving licence. In return, Bartlett offers a starting salary of £25k with the ability to substantially increase this with a generous commission programme. Other beneﬁts include a company vehicle, company pension scheme and advanced training will be provided both in the UK and USA to assist those wishing to succeed.

Surrey County Council is looking for someone to support the team manager. To be shortlisted for interview your CV and personal statement will evidence comprehensive knowledge of tree species found in the UK, comprehensive working knowledge of tree defects and disorders, the ability to recognise and grade out risk priorities, knowledge of the legislative framework for management of trees for Highway Authorities, experience of working with suppliers on term contracts, knowledge of monitoring or auditing highway tree works, experience of coaching and developing others and experience of working on the highway with regards to personal safety and that of road users.

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The client, an established forestry and landscaping company which provides private and commercial customers with a professional forestry, landscaping and arboricultural service, now has an opening for an experienced arboricultural manager to oversee various contracts within their forestry division. As arboricultural manager you will report to the company forestry consultant, assisting with and running your own contracts. Based at their ofﬁce in Gloucester you will be covering contracts in a 100 mile radius. The role will include carrying out woodland contracts and management programmes and arboricultural surveys. The appointed person will ideally have a forestry/arboricultural qualiﬁcation at graduate level and is a member of ICF or be prepared to work to obtain this. You will have previous survey experience and a good understanding of woodland management.

Tree surgeon/team leader required for small but expanding business. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding company. You should have relevant certiﬁcates and be able to manage a small team, based in the north London/Essex region, circa £30k.

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The client has an exciting opportunity for utility arborists project managers in the Stevenage area working on the UKPN contract. It is 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 candidate will ideally have some of the following: NPTC Utility Arboriculture Units 1, 2.1, 5.1 and 5.2, a full, valid driving licence, LANTRA Basic or Professional Tree Inspectors Qualification, three to five years’ experience in a similar job role, understanding of working with electricity in accordance to health and safety precaution, experience of leading teams and/or coordinating the work of others.

Bartlett Tree Experts currently has a vacancy at the Sevenoaks office for an experienced lead climber to fit into the established team and help with its expanding client base. Applicants must have all relevant NPTC qualifications (minimum of CS30, 31,38, 39), a full UK driving licence and ideally C1+E, a proven track record in all aspects of tree work and ability to demonstrate excellent climbing and tree surgery skills. In return Bartlett Tree Experts offers in house and industry based training to enhance your long term career prospects and provides all equipment and PPE. Bartlett Tree Experts offers a competitive basic salary (based on qualifications and skills) with additional incentive schemes and company pension scheme.

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

The Staverton Birch, Staverton Park, Suffolk

Staverton Park and The Thicks in Suﬀolk are perhaps best known for their 280 acres of ancient oaks and hollies (one of which is the tallest recorded in the UK), but this medieval site also has 1,900 silver birch trees of varying age and size, some of

which are the largest and oldest in England. The greatest proportion of silver birch postdate the second world war, when tanks were tested on the site in preparation for the D-Day landings, but there are nine trees of more than 100cm in diameter at breast height. There are also birch trees of varying ages growing out of the bolls of ancient oaks that have fallen over to create phoenix trees. These ancient and veteran trees support a rich lichen ora and invertebrate fauna including several rare species and the site has been designated both as a Special Area for Conservation SAC and a Site of Special Scientiﬁc

twisted branch and deeply furrowed bark is no exception.” Professor Oliver Rackham described Staverton as: “A place of awe and wonderment, Tolkenesque in atmosphere – it slumbers in timeless decay.” To get involved with the newly formed Ancient Tree Forum East Anglia group, contact reg@urbanforestry.info and to ﬁnd out about other local and regional groups go to www.ancienttreeforum. co.uk/who-we-are/local-uk-groups 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

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These ancien t and veteran trees support a rich lichen flo ra and invertebra te fauna includin g several rare species

Interest (SSSI). This particular birch has reached a very impressive size, having a circumference of 1.3m at its narrowest point and a height of more than 20m. Photographer Marion Sidebottom said she immediately saw the potential of this ‘spectacular’ silver birch as a beautiful specimen to photograph: “I particularly enjoy photographing veteran and ancient trees as they grow into a myriad of interesting shapes and forms over time. This one, with its beautiful

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