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CONTENTS

PRO ARB MAGAZINE September 2016 | Volume 3 | Issue 9

Welcome 04 AGENDA

We ask the industry how they recruit

06 NEWS

A roundup of industry news

Business 11

AN INTERVIEW WITH

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PESTS AND DISEASES

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TRAINING

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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ARB VS. FORESTRY

John McKenna of ISS talks working for the biggest players in the industry and bringing in young talent

Bartlett Tree Experts explains the perils of the vine weevil

Jonathan Hazell starts a mini-series on the importance of staff training

Ross Hewitt explains the best way to deal with complaints on social media

Pro Arb speaks to Steve Fowkes and Ted Wilson on the differences between arboriculture and forestry

28 TPOS

We offer essential information on Tree Preservation Orders

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WELCOME

elcome to the September issue of Pro Arb. At the time of writing this, it's just over a week before the start of the 2016 APF event. The 2016 show is due to break all records, so as you read this, you will know whether or not this is true!

We launched Pro Arb magazine in September 20 and our first ever public outing was at A F. It’s a special milestone for us, and APF always reminds us of where we started with Pro Arb and how we have progressed to make sure it is the magazine that the industry has been missing.

On to the September issue, it’s another big edition for you to get stuck into. Our interview features John McKenna of ISS Facility Services Landscaping. John has plenty of experience at senior levels in arboriculture and has a real passion for developing young people and helping them carve a career in tree care. His passions have led him to a seat on the steering group for the forthcoming Trailblazers apprenticeship scheme in arb and landscaping.

Our features this month include a look at Tree Preservation Orders and how to navigate them when it comes to working on a protected tree.

Find this on page 28. We also get the ins and outs of the Helliwell tree valuation system from well-respected consultants Mark Chester and Dr Jon Heuch on page 30.

Kit-wise, we have a tour of Husqvarna’s Swedish factory on page 32, a comparison of the hand saws available on the market on 36 and on 39 we have a roundup of skid steers.

Enjoy your read and have a great month.

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Skid steers and chainsaws

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AGENDA PRO ARB ASKS INDUSTRY INSIDERS

“RECRUITING AND STAFFING – HOW DO YOU DO IT?” NICK EDDISON

Arboriculture manager, Burley’s

trained staff in a niche industry, a similarly ‘niche’ employment website yields the best results, in terms of s received and calibre of applicant.

“We ensure that we have at least one apprentice, so that helps supply a competent staff member”

JAYNE GREEN

At urley’s we try to retain staff in the first instance by ensuring we invest in our staff, not just in terms of remuneration but also by ensuring we maintain a regime of continuing career development. his can be training or by simply mentoring younger staff and professionalisation. e have had more senior members of the department on paid ‘day release’ to college to undertake arboricultural diplomas, both last academic year and for this coming year, too. e also ensure that we have at least one apprentice, so that helps supply a competent young staff member. e have established links with local land based colleges to feed this stream. ore conventionally, we advertise for new staff by posting on our own company website, listing the ob on ndeed and utilising local press. For an industry that re uires well

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Office manager, Christopher Hoare Tree Services

“We receive many emails and phone calls enquiring whether we have any positions available” At S we use many methods to recruit new employees, depending on the position available. e advertise for experienced arborists by posting on social media, through contacts in the arborist industry and by placing adverts with our main suppliers. e receive many emails and phone calls en uiring whether we have any positions available, which are followed up by a re uisition of their . ach year we employ two apprentices from Sparsholt ollege and support these young employees throughout their college work by giving them valuable industry experience.

JOHN MCKENNA

Business and operations development manager arboriculture, ISS Facilities Services Landscaping “Effective recruitment involves offering a package... modern recruiters have to be inventive” ecruitment can be fiercely competitive, with demand outstripping supply in some areas.

First you have to have a business worth working for. hen recruiting you are effectively selling yourself to the potential employee and, as such, you have to distinguish your offering from that of your competitors. his could take the form of potential for progression and development of a career, type and si e of plant and machinery operated or the sector worked in (amenity / utility / domestic).

Second, where you advertise is important.

Our workforce varies significantly in age and so we look to employ as many forms of advertising media as possible to get the maximum exposure to our target market. e still employ traditional methods, such as posting adverts on ob websites or in ob centres but there is an increasing emphasis placed on using social

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media platforms to gain the widest possible audience, and the ability to access this media almost anywhere means that your advert can be seen immediately. hird is remuneration. Offering a salary is a given and not enough of a hook to get a signature on a contract. ffective recruitment involves offering a package. Of course there will be a financial incentive but what else you tie in with it will make the difference between you and your competition.

Modern recruiters have to be inventive; combining the three points above with whatever other incentives you can throw into the mix will be the difference between you and your rivals.

DARREN KILBY

Sales and marketing manager, Gristwood & Toms “We use some of the arb forums and recruitment sites such as Horticulture Careers” It’s always been by word of mouth, and because we have been in the industry for a long time, we know a lot of people.

There isn’t the volume of good, commercial

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climbers out there now. We use some of the arb forums and recruitment sites such as Horticulture Careers. We take adverts in the trade press and in Pro Arb but it is getting tougher just to get good quality climbers. I’m not sure if there are people coming in at the entry level either.

a clear progression up to principal level. Not only is it a great incentive to come and work here, but it helps us to grow organically. This way we can promote people who understand how we work. The graduate programme is something I’m very keen on pursuing.

PAUL FRAINER

Senior arboricultural consultant, Place Services “If you come into the organisation at junior level, you can see a clear progression to principal level” We have looked at a few graduate schemes.

I spoke with Myerscough last year but we haven’t implemented anything yet. This is something we are keen to bring in. If you come into the organisation at junior level, you can see

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

PLAN TO REPLANT MILLIONS OF TREES LOSING TRACTION The plan to reforest a swathe of the English Midlands is slowing down. The UK’s visionary National Forest scheme aims to turn a third of a 500 sq km area south of Derby into forest. The last few years have seen successive drops in the amount of new planting and at current rates the goal may not be reached for another half a century.

The National Forest has transformed abandoned industrial landscapes such as opencast mines, quarries and spoil heaps

into native woodland and wildlife havens, increasing forest cover from 6% to 20%. Some 8.5m trees have been planted.

But the rate of planting has dropped from over 500 hectares a year at its peak to a new low of 110 hectares in 2015-16. “We’re down to a hundred hectares a year at a push,” says John Everitt, chief executive of the National Forest Company (NFC).

Steve Scott, area director for the East and East Midlands at the UK’s Forestry Commission, says a slowdown was inevitable because the most easily converted land has been planted. www.newscientist.com

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Registration for free tickets to FutureArb held at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey has now opened.

The event, which takes place on Tuesday 15 November, is in its second year and will be running alongside FutureScape, the number one trade event in the landscaping and associated industries.

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can be sure that the identification is accurate. he app has an easy to use identification chart with easy to understand questions and images, making sure you arrive at the result you want.

The app is basic, runs very quickly and is

roof and showcases the latest products and services, as well as offering an informative seminar programme including

a live debate on the future of arboriculture. To register for your free ticket, visit:

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SPALDINGS SIGNS DEALERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH HUSQVARNA Spaldings has expanded its outdoor power tool offering by signing a national dealership agreement with the Swedish outdoor power product manufacturer Husqvarna.

The agreement will see Spaldings stock a wide range of Husqvarna equipment and spares to guarantee customers are well supported and benefit from the next day delivery service that Spaldings offer.

e are extremely proud to be entering into this agreement with Husqvarna, which will perfectly complement our offering to both the professional grounds maintenance and agricultural sectors alike,” says igel Whelan, head of product development at Spaldings. he range is expected to be available from mid August. www.spaldings.co.uk

ITALIAN TREE PLANTING IN CORNISH VILLAGE DEEMED WASTE OF MONEY

wenty nine ondon plane trees that were imported from taly and planted in Pool, Cornwall are being called ‘a waste of taxpayers’ money’.

This comes after the trees, which cost £1,100 each, were replaced by uropean Acer trees. The trees were intended to be used to create a ‘boulevard effect’ but had to be replaced after failing to grow at a rate that was expected.

Former councillor Dave iggs said the cost of buying, transporting, planting and maintaining the ondon planes

would have been in excess of £100,000, which the council could not afford to waste. he council said it was unable to say why ondon planes, which thrive in other UK settings, were imported from taly, as the forestry team leader of the project has since left the council.

The council have said that despite aftercare and watering the trees had struggled to develop, and said the ondon planes had been replaced with 6 Acer trees at an additional cost of nearly 6,000. www.bbc.co.uk

FRESH BID TO SAVE FUTURE OF BIRNAM OAK mergency work was recently carried out on the centuries old Birnam oak, one of the only survivors from the ancient Perthshire forest immortalised by illiam Shakespeare in acbeth.

The operation, completed by tree surgeon aul anson, saved the gnarled landmark from splitting in two.

The Perth and Kinross ountryside rust, which commissioned the initial

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restoration plan, needs to raise tens of thousands of pounds for further work.

A spokeswoman said Although the tree is now stable in the short term, a further £100,000 of work is needed to ensure its long term future.

“This work will include replacing the rotting props currently holding up the tree’s

heavier branches, dealing with the soil compaction and drainage issues around the tree’s roots and protecting the soil from further floods.”

The new appeal is a oint effort between the trust, the Friends of Birnam Oak and the Dunkeld and Birnam ourist Association.

The main issue is that the trunk is hollow and being

pulled apart by its heavy, ever expanding branches.

The work, carried out in une, involved trimming back some of the tree’s branches. r anson said iologically, the tree is in great shape and it looks absolutely terrific from a distance. nfortunately, the structural timber has been eaten away. here’s a number of interesting fungi which is doing its best to eat it.” www.thecourier.co.uk

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ICF EXTENDS SEARCH FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) has extended its deadline in the search for a new development director.

Candidates wishing to apply for this senior ICF role now have until 30 September to submit an application.

The role of the ICF is to provide services to its members and to regulate standards of entry into the profession. The development director position is a vital role in the organisation.

The institute began looking for a new development director in July of this year, prior to Russell Horsey’s departure from the role.

At that time, restructuring also began at the institute, bringing a new phase of growth.

The role of development director reports directly to the executive director in Edinburgh, and would involve working in a small team to promote the professional status of the chartered forester and arboriculturist to employers, the general public and individual professionals from the industry.

The successful candidate will be supported by the technical officer, a new role that will be advertised in the autumn. www.charteredforesters.org

REPLANTING OF ‘DONKEY FIELD’ IN FETCHAM APPROVED A field in Fetcham, Surrey will be replanted with 700 trees three years after oaks, field maples and willows were illegally felled at the site.

Residents and councillors have been campaigning to reforest the ‘Donkey field’ in Fetcham, a five acre patch of green belt land between Mole Road and Friars Orchard, since it was cleared of trees in November 2013.

In August, the Forestry Commission upheld a reforesting order for the area, allowing sycamore, field maple, birch, rowan, sweet chestnut, lime and

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EOS CONTRACTING STRENGTHENS ITS FORST CHIPPER FLEET

EOS Contracting has strengthened its fleet of Forst wood chippers to cope with increasing market demand and a significant new contract win.

The company, which employs 60 staff and provides a nationwide 24/7 service to the utility and civil engineering sectors, has recently been awarded the vegetation management contract for the overhead power network by Western Power Distribution.

This means EOS has added six new Forst chippers to its line-up, expanding its fleet of machines to ten in total.

William Maycock, director of EOS Contracting, commented: “The contract win with Western Power Distribution following a competitive tender process is testament to the first class service we provide and we are delighted to have been appointed by them.

“In order to continue to meet the needs of all of our customers, it is essential that we have the right machines that enable our teams on the ground to carry out their work as efficiently as possible.

This is why we have strengthened our fleet of Forst wood chippers.” www.forst-woodchippers.com

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hawthorn trees to be planted.

Surrey county councillor Tim Hall said this had been a ‘test case’ for the defence of wooded areas of Mole Valley and Surrey against illegal clearance, and praised his colleagues on a successful campaign. www.epsomguardian.co.uk

Treelife Ecological Tree Surgeons based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire has been shortlisted for the British Small Business Awards – Micro Business of the Year 2016.

The Micro Business of the Year was open to companies of two to nine people that has demonstrated strong revenue growth and a product or service that stands above competitors.

Treelife has reached the shortlist

of 10, with the results to be announced on October 20 at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London.

Tim Wise, director of Treelife, said: “Being shortlisted as Micro Business of the Year in the British Small Business Awards is a great honor and a fantastic testament to the team’s hard work and dedication. Fingers crossed for the results on 20 October.” www.treelife.eu

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An interview with

JOHN MCKENNA BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, ISS FACILITY SERVICES LANDSCAPING John’s career path has seen him work for some of the leading contractors in the arboriculture industry.

Pro Arb speaks to him about his history, his strategy to grow the arb offering within ISS Facility Services Landscaping and his drive to help young people develop the skills they need What’s your history in arboriculture?

I began working in the horticulture industry straight from university. I was offered a job at a private school in West London, even though my background didn’t include any land based experience.

What I thought was going to be a stop gap actually earmarked the beginning of my career.

Did you get any qualifications in the industry?

I have Certificates of Competence in Chainsaw and Related Operations together with pesticide, MEWP and Chapter 8 qualifications. To further my progression and complement ‘on the job learning’ I studied for the Technician’s Certificate Arboriculture Association at Myerscough College and have also gained the Lantra PTI, Risk Assessment for Commercial Arboriculture and IOSH.

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What does your day to day role involve at ISS? My role has a pretty broad remit. A significant portion of my day is devoted to new business development and as such I spend a lot of time working with the bid teams submitting pre-qualification questionnaires and invitations to tender. I also work closely with ISS’ compliance team developing and refining existing policy and procedure, providing a transparent framework for responsibilities and instilling a culture of best practice within the arb side of

the business. I regularly meet with the arb managers to analyse operations, assist in developing our teams, increase exposure locally and develop new and existing opportunities.

The arb industry can offer a long, varied and rewarding career to those that have the aptitude What’s your favourite part of your job?

It’s definitely being able to influence the progression of an individual’s career within the industry. I started out as unskilled but enthusiastic, and through hard graft and application I now work for the third largest private employer in the world turning over in

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excess of £9bn per annum. The arb industry can offer a long, varied and rewarding career to those that have the aptitude and are prepared to apply themselves. I am quick to inform my team of the potential for career progression. I have had a number of apprentices over the years that now run their own businesses or who have successful careers working for local authorities or our competitors, and I get a real sense of satisfaction from that.

What are your thoughts on the arb industry as a whole – is it where it should be? What are ISS’ goals in the market?

I believe the industry is performing well, providing a great service in difficult economic conditions and what is an incredibly competitive market.

ISS is keen to replicate the success of its landscaping business and establish itself in the arb market as a major supplier of professional services. We intend to build on our client base to whom we currently supply tree surgery and tree survey services, broadening our offering to cover consultancy and pest and disease management, attracting new business from the public and private sector markets.

I believe the industry is performing well, providing a great service in difficult economic conditions and what is an incredibly competitive market

Is arboriculture a sector that ISS wants to keep separate from landscaping?

Absolutely. The arboriculture side of the business has its own identity and relevant branding separate to that of ISS Facility Services Landscaping, although it still sits within the same structure. Our strategy is to accelerate the growth of the business, breaking into the local authority term contract market. ISS already operates the largest arboriculture contract in the Ministry of Defence estate and is well placed to achieve a sustainable and competitive advantage in the arboriculture market.

private sector, including corporate clients, housing associations and educational establishments. We provide arboriculture services to blue chip organisations such as Hewlett Packard, the O2 and for the civils, construction and utilities industries.

What’s the split of your work across the various sectors?

ISS’ client base is split 40% Ministry of Defence, 30% local authority and 30%

What’s the structure in the arb side of the business?

This follows the same configuration as the rest of the business. Phil Jones sits at the

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top of the structure as managing director and head of the senior leadership team, which comprises operations, finance and business development directors, together with the managers of each business stream. Next are the regional operations managers, area managers, contract and arboriculture managers and then front-line operatives. I report directly to Phil Jones, positioned within the senior leadership team.

How do you win work?

Our income is derived from three areas: new business development, retaining existing contracts and density growth within existing contracts. New business is targeted through our business development team who are extremely successful in tendering for and winning new business. Retaining existing contracts is about achieving the right balance of service delivery and delivering continuous efficiencies through cost savings. Achieving density growth comes from having a contract management team who can deliver on service level expectations and then develop opportunities that arise as a consequence of good performance.

offering the right reward package. We look to engage our employees and offer long term prospects so that they invest in a career with us.

responsibility for developing an apprenticeship framework to better suit their needs and those of the apprentice.

The new arboriculture framework is designed to equip the apprentice with a full suite of ‘licence to practice’ qualifications reinforced with a thorough grounding in arboriculture theory, principles and techniques. The aim is to deliver apprentices to employers who can hit the ground running, contributing to the commercial productivity of the team straight away.

You’re involved in the Trailblazer apprenticeship scheme. From an employer’s perspective, are students up to the standard you expect?

The general feeling within the industry is that the current apprenticeship framework does not go far enough in delivering work-ready apprentice candidates to the employer. The government has recognised this and launched the Trailblazer programme to address these issues, empowering employers to take

You’re on the steering group of the Register of Tree Work Operatives (R2).

Is this going to be beneficial for the industry?

Absolutely. R2 is an online tool which will help arboricultural businesses and tree workers record and demonstrate their skills, knowledge and experience. The industry has recognised the need for a professional register for workers to record this information. It is of particular benefit to those operatives in the industry who are

The aim is to deliver apprentices who can hit the ground running, contributing to the productivity of the team

Have you found recruitment easy in arboriculture?

It’s a mixed bag. Within the south east, recruitment is a much more difficult process. Competition for skilled arborists is fierce with demand outstripping supply.

Remuneration is higher and recruiters are very savvy, exploiting social media platforms to target their potential workforce. Prospective recruits are expecting more from employers in terms of benefits and terms and conditions, and rightly so. Both the employer and the industry as a whole need to adapt and be flexible with these expectations in order to recruit the right candidates. At ISS there is already a strong focus on people development, attracting the right staff and

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outside of the education and ticket system, of which there are many.

The register will enable clients to identify individuals and teams who have the required skills to undertake the work they are being asked to do. It is expected that R2 will be the preferred way for workers to demonstrate ability at a particular career grade within the arboricultural industry, as they will be able to easily identify which grade they are working at from set job titles in a progression structure.

user, then we can all contribute to improving the perception of arborists and arboriculture.

Will that help with wage expectations?

Absolutely. It gives a genuine opportunity to demonstrate skill level in a way that is quantifiable to an employer which, in turn, can demonstrate an employee’s worth.

Do you get involved with any of the industry bodies?

Yes. Both trade and professional bodies are extremely important in supporting the industry. They disseminate information, are great in terms of training and compliance advice and are accessible and inclusive, open to national and local businesses. For example, it is now possible for small businesses to qualify as an Arb Association approved contractor which gives them access to new business opportunities that, at one time, would only have been accessible to the larger organisations. ISS is a corporate member of the AA and the LTOA; it works for us in terms of marketing and networking, but it is about supporting them, too. It’s definitely a two way street.

On the local level, the public’s perception of tree companies can be different. There are cowboys out there – how is ISS helping their local teams to combat this?

It’s not our job to eradicate the cowboys.

However, if we can be compliant with legislation and industry best practice and deliver a good quality service to the end

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Climate change, technological advancement and Brexit are the most significant factors that will drive progress and influence change

What’s next for ISS and arboriculture?

Climate change, technological advancement and Brexit are the most significant factors that will drive progress and influence change over the short to mid-term. As a business we need to be able to respond quickly to challenges, identifying the opportunities that arise from these changes in the economy. As such our commercial objectives are focused on positioning ourselves within the marketplace to best develop the business opportunities that come our way, in order to achieve our growth targets.

We will achieve this by exploiting existing business relationships to achieve density growth. We will offer high standards of service, efficiencies and added value to our clients to retain business and engage in the procurement process to increase our market share.

In order to support this growth we’ll continue to invest in the recruitment and development of our staff to produce a workforce that is skilled and able to deal with the changing demands of the industry and our customer base. The workforce will be supported by our ongoing investment in the latest technology and equipment in order to keep up with the pace of technical developments within the industry and our business as it grows and expands.

CONTACT ISS Facility Services Landscaping ISS House, Genesis Business Park Albert Drive Woking Surrey GU21 5RW Tel 0845 270 2300 Email john.mckenna@uk.issworld.com Web www.isslandscaping.co.uk Twitter @ISSLandscaping

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BUSINESS Bartlett Tree Experts talks us through the black vine weevil and how to control the damage it causes

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he black vine weevil is native to Europe and is a common pest on trees and shrubs, as well as other plants. On large trees it mainly causes unsightly damage in the canopy, although its presence may indicate underlying stresses.

Identification The most obvious symptom of vine weevil infestation is notching in the edge of leaves, which is caused by the adults feeding. ew hedges may suffer sporadic tip dieback where the weevils feed on small tender stems.

Damage occurs in spring and summer. The beetles themselves are around 1cm long, dark with a matte appearance and have a pronounced snout. They do not fly. hey are active at night but can be found sheltering in the day.

If disturbed they will usually fall off plants and play dead on the ground for a time before moving.

The larvae are found in the soil around roots and are around 1cm long, legless, with a yellow-white body and orange-brown head.

Severe infestations of larvae

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THE BLACK

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will cause wilting and dieback in the canopy through root damage and sometimes lead to death.

Plants growing in containers are at an increased risk of such a situation.

Biology All vine weevils are thought to be female and can lay over 500 fertile eggs in a summer without the need for a male. These are laid in the soil and are so small that they are unlikely to be seen by the naked eye. Vine weevils will often

congregate on the same plant, as they are attracted to the scent of damaged foliage.

The larvae live in soil from the summer onwards, feeding on roots and the bases of trunks.

This interrupts transport within the tree, causing symptoms above ground. It is usually the larvae that overwinter in the soil and pupate to emerge the next spring, although adults may survive milder winters.

Management Adult vine weevils can be controlled using standard insecticide treatments. Treat heavy infestations as soon as possible and then monitor for decline from the larvae.

Repeat applications may be required. Look for causes of stress which have left the plant vulnerable and resolve them.

Previously, conventional control for vine weevil larvae was achieved by using the systemic insecticide imidacloprid, which was applied as a soil drench, however due to effects on bees this has been withdrawn from use. Biological controls are available based on

fungi which are applied to soils and attack vine weevil larvae. Another organic option is the application of entomopathogenic nematodes, which are tiny worm-like organisms that infect and kill the larvae as part of their life cycle. These can be purchased from online suppliers and garden centres. Follow storage and application instructions carefully. Nematodes require moist soil to spread and survive so water dry soils first and avoid applying in hot/dry weather. These treatments can be combined for increased control. For smaller potted plants, total removal and replacement of soil may be an option.

ABOUT BARTLETT Jon Banks is a plant diagnostician for Bartlett Tree Experts.

He is undertaking a PhD into drought stress in Acers.

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The art of forging axes at Leonhard Müller & Sons has over 330-year of tradition. A rising innovativeness became the factor of success for the company. This led to the winning of the Carinthian State Innovation Award for the DYNAM-AX in 2005 as well as the Primus of the “Kleine Zeitung” for the TRIFFFIX in 2011

THE MYTH OF THE AXE – CULT OBJECT

It is one of the oldest known tools. The Methuselah of forest tools becomes a cult object.

It has been used for 50 000 years and is still a tool in use today, without any great changes to its shape. The tool forged at Müller has also been producing the axe for over 330 years and the production has remained constant in an ever- changing business, in an ever-changing world … The axe is not simply a tool, but a symbol and cultural asset!

The value-added process from the raw material to the consumer was analysed for the sustainability report, data from the product, energy, waste and emissions were collected, evaluated and goals were set for the future. Furthermore the tool forge Müller experiences its own personal sustainability through its history of craftsmanship. For 12 generations the smiths have passed their knowledge on to their children, raising the value of the business. 338 years of stability. Up to today this responsibility has remained the company’s goal. In times of economical crisis the old virtues sound so modern. The high-quality produced goods are adapted to the regions and work tasks are adjusted to meet demands. Therefore it is possible for products to outlive generations. Today, for example, we still find axes in use, which were produced years ago.

It is a kind of generation justice, when someone buys an axe and passes it down the family line…

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Jonathan Hazell kicks off a mini-series on the importance of training your staff correctly

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’m sure many of you will be familiar with the apocryphal conversation:

THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING

What happens if we invest in training for our people, and then they leave us?

What happens if we don’t, and they stay?

There are a huge number of training courses available, at every level and every size, that lead to specific ualifications add to that the various developmental programmes for the individual and the team, and the various society meetings of all kinds, and it might seem that you could spend your lifetime away from work. n this first piece ’ll consider the various reasons why training is good, in future issues what may be available and finally how that is delivered.

Why is training good, for the individual and the employer?

For you as the individual, it may well be that the achievement of a competency award is your way of demonstrating that you have received adequate training in the use of a chainsaw for the tasks you wish to carry out, and so are worthy of employment. Similarly, progression through the suite

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of awards may well allow you to show your employer that you are of greater value now than when you first oined, which may well be reflected in a higher wage or day rate, for example.

For the individual, attendance on training courses and the achievement of ualifications are demonstrations of your motivation to want to know more, and your ability to organise your life well enough to be able to achieve your goals. One part of the reward is the certificate the other part that is more difficult to put a value on is the sense of achievement. After all, a sense of accomplishment is a good feeling and helps boost self esteem. A ualification will demonstrate to others that, yes, you do have the required skills and experience. When asked

about a particular ualification, don’t just say ‘because it looks good on my CV’ – that’s banal and crass. he real ustification, surely, is that you wanted to develop your understanding or skill in a particular area as proven by the attainment of the ualification.

The employer may well encourage attendance on training courses as a means of showing to third parties, when quoting or tendering for example, that the company is professional and that there are more than the basic depths of technical skill at every level in the organisation.

It’s also useful when seeking to recruit, retain and motivate staff according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, training comes toward the top of the pyramid.

Attendance on training courses is a demonstration of your motivation to want to know more Another less obvious but equally attractive reason to send people training is that they will often come back with new ideas on how to address everyday tasks, and help bring about innovation and change as a result. This may be a direct benefit to the business or to your customers, but either way it’s a win.

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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HANDLING COMPLAINTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

There is no modern business for which social media is not important. Ross Hewitt advises on best practice for handling negative comments in the public eye Social media is a part of life for just about every business which provides a service or sells something. Eventually, someone somewhere will make a mistake. f that mistake affects a customer who is very active on social media, then they are likely to make lots of noise about it. This is where you need to react quickly to try and turn negative into positive (or shift it to neutral, at least).

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Listen You need to be in a position to pick up on any mentions that are made about your business quickly after they are posted. Visit your social media accounts on a daily basis. You need to be actively checking your account so that if someone has sent a message or posted a comment, you will see it and be able to respond in a timely manner.

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Respond ABOUT ROSS HEWITT Ross Hewitt is managing director of digital marketing consultancy Secret Pie and author of ‘Savvy Social Media’. Ross began his digital marketing career in 1998 and set up Secret Pie in 2010. www.secretpie.co.uk Twitter: @Secret_Pie

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Read the negative message a few times through, at a sensible pace so that you digest fully what the person is saying. Do not skim read it or you may miss out on some important semantics that are crucial to the issue being raised. If you know that some investigation needs to be done on your part, acknowledge the complaint and promise to come back to them when you have looked into the issue.

That is a promise you must keep.

Responding quickly is key as it nips any further posts about lack of care in the bud. ‘I’ is also a lot more personal than ‘we’. Never ignore a negative comment, no matter how unfair it seems. Keep emotions out of it.

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Fix it Always look for a way to fix the problem. ry not to get into any sort of debate in a public forum that could become argumentative, as you will never ‘win’ in these situations and you may end up making the issue bigger than it needs to be. Wherever possible, however, keep the discussion in the public zone. It is not best practice to try and get the issue taken o ine as uickly as possible. he goal should always be to publicly demonstrate that you care about the customer and to resolve it uickly and efficiently. f the person you are dealing with is being completely unreasonable, then be confident that other people will also view their responses as obtuse.

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Delete as a last resort

Tempting as it may be, avoid deleting negative comments or posts straight away. You have to try to get to the bottom of the problem and fix it, to have a happier customer at the end of the process.

The old English adage is true: you can’t be everybody’s darling, but you can get everybody’s respect if you play fair and prove that you care.

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The difference between

ARBORICULTURE AND FORESTRY Pro Arb caught up with Steve Fowkes of the Forestry Commission and Ted Wilson, Royal Forestry Society (RFS) education manager to define the differences between arboriculture and forestry o o ld yo define t e di e ence et een t e t o di ci line te e o e Arboriculture is the practice of establishing and managing individual trees, generally for amenity purposes. Forestry (or silviculture) is the practice of establishing and managing crops of trees, generally for timber production. ed il on I think it’s important to recognise the similarities between the two disciplines, although arboriculture is primarily focused on working with amenity trees and forestry is focused on the sustainable management of woodland. ach discipline has specific skill sets, but both are concerned with a balance of immediate action and long term planning, due to the longevity of trees and the time horizons involved in nurturing woodland. In recent times the two professions have come closer together because of the greening of urban spaces and

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the development of urban forests. Another important similarity is the need for strong communication skills – both arborists and foresters deal with highly technical and scientific information, but they must translate this into a language that engages the wider public. They are advocates for trees and woodlands.

It’s interesting to note that what we now know as the Royal Forestry Society began life in 1882 as the English Arboricultural Society.

There has been interplay between forestry and arboriculture throughout recent history and perhaps it is not always useful to stick to hard and fast definitions. e t e t o di e ent in te m o oced e and t e t ee o ic ta e lace Arborists are usually trained in the practice of tree climbing using rope and harness techniques, and/or use of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) in order to access tree canopies for management purposes.

Foresters will generally not leave the ground, and may be trained in the use of mechanised harvesting machines. However, as there is increasing recognition of the urban and periurban tree resource as a forest, rather than a set of individual trees, there is a corresponding

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increase in the recognition of urban forestry as a discipline, which combines elements of arb and forestry in planning and management.

Both disciplines have developed their own approaches and procedures. However, tree biology and bio-mechanics are essential subjects for arborists and foresters. I think the differences arise from the way trees grow.

Amenity trees growing mostly in the open will have a very different life tra ectory compared with a tree growing in a forest stand. The purpose of the trees and the objectives of management very much drive the types of

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work that is carried out. For example, arborists may be more concerned with managing the crown of a mature open-grown broadleaved tree, whereas a forester may be concerned with stem quality, reduced lower branch formation and increment. An understanding of tree and forest health, and appropriate control measures for pests and diseases, are common issues for both disciplines. Given our concerns about the resilience of trees and woodland at the present time, there is much opportunity for the two disciplines to work together on sustainable and environmentally sound solutions.

Are priorities for the two disciplines similar?

SF: Arborists will carry out the management work often for safety or tree health purposes, as the main focus of the management is intervention. They are providing a service.

The timber and arisings produced are byproducts of the service. Foresters will carry out the management as a means of improving or producing an end crop of timber which will be sold into a market the associated benefits or services of sustainable multi-purpose forestry are by-products of timber production.

TW: Both disciplines are relatively small, compared to some other professions. Society does not always recognise that trees and woodland need careful management. Therefore, it is important to work collaboratively on shared priorities. In my view, these include promoting the importance of trees and woodlands in communities and across the wider landscape, promoting the importance of professionalism, working to minimise the impact of invasive pests and diseases and encouraging young people to enter our professions. y i it t at not e e y ody can define eac industry separately?

SF: Possibly because there are individuals and companies who carry out work under both disciplines, and on the face of it, both are broadly similar people doing stuff with trees.

TW: I’m not sure that I agree with this question.

We need to recognise that each professional arborist or forester will have their own areas of interest and specialism. This will be partly a factor of their own personality and enthusiasms, and partly directed by the nature of their job or

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Both arborists and foresters must translate scientific information to engage the public business. I think it’s important to recognise that there’s a spectrum. We need a constant interchange and sharing of information, as well as collaboration, to keep learning and deliver our services to a high standard that meets the client and societal needs.

In your experience, is one sector more ofita le t an t e ot e SF: I have no personal experience of the profitability of arboriculture. Silviculture can be profitable but the capital inputs of woodland creation are high, the returns may take a long time to mature (particularly in hardwood silviculture), forest harvesting can involve machinery costing upwards of £250,000 and extreme weather events, pests and diseases are a threat to investment.

TW: t depends how you define profitable. rofitable in economic terms n terms of personal fulfilment o, would never suggest one is more profitable than the other. f was asked by a young person for career advice, I would say it is important to pursue the area that you are most passionate about and perhaps to keep your options open, a little. The rest takes care of itself. In all sectors it is personal drive and passion that determines success. A young arborist should rightly focus on all the tree care and maintenance topics, getting the essential tickets, learning about business practices. But it does no harm to add in a module on woodland management. The same advice would hold for a young forester.

If given the choice, which sector do you believe should receive more attention / funding?

SF: Arb tends to be higher profile already a lot of arb activity is, by its very nature, carried out in or near places with higher population concentrations than forestry, so people tend to be more aware of it, and are much more likely to have engaged directly with an arb worker than a forester.

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Forestry is largely carried out in remote areas and ‘backstage’ to the forest landscape, even for people who visit accessible forests. In addition, there is a popular misconception that felling trees in a forest is bad.

In terms of funding, while both disciplines are largely reliant on micro-enterprises who traditionally struggle with capital investment and business expansion, forestry businesses are further disadvantaged by the rural areas in which they largely operate finding appropriately skilled and motivated new entrants is difficult, and that’s exacerbated by poor access to transport and affordable housing. ikewise, fluctuations in timber prices, exchange rates, seasonal constraints around ground conditions, nesting birds, conflicting management interests and a range of other factors can create a working environment prone to market failures.

TW: Both are equally important, in fact vital, and we need more, more and yet more promotion and support for trees, woods and

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forests. However, I’m not sure we should always be looking to funding from government as the way forward. In the post-Brexit era where reliance on funding for environmental projects is very uncertain, we should be working together to identify sustainable models and solutions that are not totally reliant on public sources of funds. There is a lot of talk about ecological resilience and I believe this needs to be extended to embrace economic resilience for trees and woods.

Is the equipment used in each discipline largely similar?

SF: Yes and no. Planting trees and tending them in the early stages of growth are common to both, except on the scale of forestry operations, which tend to be higher numbers of smaller trees. Foresters won’t use climbing equipment or machinery, by and large, although some urban and estate foresters will doubtless cross disciplines where both timber production and amenity trees are part of their remit. Timber harvesting can involve either motor manual or mechanised operations, with the latter often using large scale machines and forwarding equipment to transport timber from the felling site to roadside. There are obvious parallels with the use of chainsaws, but arb operations often use a chipper to process felled timber directly at the worksite.

Chipper use in forestry is commonly associated with wood fuel production, but is generally carried out at an off site location to which the timber must be transported.

TW: Yes, the equipment used is similar. But perhaps the balance of use and application is different. As a forester, seem to find spend much time at my computer working with data, maps, plans and applications. I would be interested to know if

a colleague working mostly in the arboriculture sector has the same experience.

Could an arborist easily transition into forestry work, and vice versa?

SF: Given the right skill sets and training, there’s no reason why not. Some businesses already operate across both disciplines as available work, seasonal constraints and availability of staff dictate.

Both are equally important, and we need more, more and yet more promotion for trees, woods and forests TW: The answer to this lies mostly in temperament and the enthusiasm of an individual. If you see a new opportunity and feel drawn to a new area, then there is no reason why an arborist cannot transition to forestry, or vice versa. More exchange like this would add to and strengthen our profession. The matter of gaining tickets, licences and ualifications is a secondary matter, more an issue of logistics.

Should there be better cohesion between the two professions?

SF: here there is a benefit from better cohesion, then absolutely, yes. Forestry and arb already work together in some instances – a good example being the joint development of new apprenticeship standards for arb and forestry under the government’s Trailblazer programme. The common concerns of health and safety, professional development, biosecurity and good practice in tree management will be far better addressed when both sectors are communicating and sharing new insights, best practice and working experiences. Whichever discipline you’re in, you want a safe, professional and profitable working landscape, and better cohesion can only help with that.

TW: There is already a lot of collaboration and cohesion. As urban forestry becomes more important, I see the traditional strengths of arborists and foresters being blended and more integrated.

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Tree Preservation Orders:

ESSENTIAL INFORM A A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is an order delivered by the local planning authority granting statutory protection to a tree, in an effort to preserve its inherent amenity. Trees which can be protected by the law can be individual trees, groups of trees or woodlands.

The law, detailed within the Town and Country Planning Act, prohibits the damage of protected trees without consent. Prohibited actions include felling, lopping, wilful destruction and root damage. Therefore, arborists and tree owners wishing to carry out work on a tree with a O must first gain permission from the local planning authority (LPA).

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A typical arborist is no stranger to the concept of a Tree Preservation Order. Pro Arb investigates the appropriate procedures and protocols associated with the gaining and lifting of TPOs, in order to ensure arb work is undertaken as efficiently as possible

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Are TPOs necessary?

TPOs are essential for saving trees which create interesting landscapes or hold significant amenity value. It’s common knowledge that trees provide a host of benefits, contributing to health and wellbeing, providing a home for wildlife and playing an instrumental role in efforts to reduce the impact of climate change.

TPOs are imposed in order to protect selected trees or woodland if their removal is likely to have a significant impact on the local environment, or its enjoyment by the public.

Traditionally, TPOs are produced by LPAs, but are frequently initiated on behalf of a third party. County councils are also permitted to put forward TPOs, however they are subject to certain conditions. Guidelines advise that LPAs study the amenity value of the tree in question, and how that might be affected upon removal, prior to the production of a TPO. Amenity value in practice is considered in terms of the visibility of the tree and the potential individual, collective and wider impact. For example, in the case of woodlands, the majority of UK studies reveal that woodlands complied of predominantly broadleaved or mixed species have been found to exert a positive effect on house prices. owever, the effect of

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coniferous woodland, mostly Sitka spruce, is generally negative. Therefore, the woodlands with the higher amenity value would be that of the broadleaved and mixed species, meaning permission to work on these trees is less likely to be granted.

During the first six months after a O has come into effect, it holds the potential to be confirmed, terminated, or modified. odifications can include a change in mapping or an adjustment in the description of the trees, but is unable to include additional trees in the order. our A should hold a register of trees affected by Os.

TPOs are essential for saving trees which create interesting landscapes or hold significant amenity value How is work undertaken on a protected tree?

If you are interested in undertaking work on a tree with a O, you must complete a planning application form which can be found online. he form does not revoke the O, but instead seeks permission to commence works upon the tree. Both tree owners and arborists can apply for a O, but must include information for the A which details the identity of the tree and reasons why works upon it are necessary. hen examining your application, the A will take account of your ustification for the works, whilst considering whether the trees under question are of a protected species, or if work is likely to result in loss or damage.

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provided to support this.

It’s important to recognise as arborists that on occasion, even if a O is in place, works on a tree can still be undertaken without seeking permission from the council. A common example of this is the felling of, or working upon, a dead or dangerous tree. This includes the removal of dead branches from a living tree. In this instance, a tree owner must give the local planning authority at least five working days written notice of proposed work on dead trees, unless there is an urgent risk to safety.

Additionally, with regards to redevelopment areas, permission does not need to be sought from the council so long as detailed planning permission has been obtained beforehand.

In this instance, permission to work on the tree has been implied in their approval of the development works.

What of conservation areas?

Conservation areas are designated by local authorities for building and landscape conservation, not nature. In order to work on certain trees within one, a landowner must give a minimum of six week’s notice in writing to the local authority. This notice is in place in order to give the A an opportunity to consider protecting the tree with a O, once it learns of an applicant’s plans. ormal O procedures apply if a tree in a conservation area is already protected by a O. However, arborists and tree owners are not required to give notice of work on a tree in a conservation area if it is less than 7.5cm in diameter or 1.5m in height.

Applications for tree works can either be refused, granted unconditionally, or granted with conditions. Conditions may include the planting of replacement trees or a regulation of the standards of work.

There is an appeal process set out in law stating that applicants may appeal to the

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secretary of state in cases of refusal, or the presence of conditions. If after eight weeks the council have not reached a decision, you are entitled to appeal to the secretary of state on grounds of non-determination.

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How and when to use the

HELLIWELL TREE VALUATION SYSTEM The Helliwell tree valuation system can be used to place a monetary value on a tree or woodland area based on the visual amenity that it provides.

We speak to tree care experts about the pros and cons of the Helliwell system The Helliwell system is useful when a client may need a tree or woodland area to be valued for use in a court case, for insurance claims or for a public inquiry. What makes the system stand out from other methods of valuation is that it was designed to be individual to the cost of growing and replacing the tree. he first stage to the elliwell tree valuation system is to score trees on a number of factors based on the visual amenity of the tree or woodland. The tree size needs to be marked on a scale of 0-8. The useful life expectancy, the importance of the position of the tree in the landscape, the presence of other trees and the relation to the setting should all be marked on a scale of 0-4. Finally, the tree’s form should be marked on a scale of 0-2. The system also previously included the historical association and exceptional rarity of the tree, however these are no longer part of the process.

The second stage sees each of the factor scores multiplied together. The maximum combination would be 8 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 2 = ,0 6. All that’s left to do is convert the figure for the tree or woodland to a monetary figure. he current recommendation for the base rate of a point is £31.15 for individual trees and £124.59 for woodland areas, however other factors need to be considered, such as the effects

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the tree has on property, the area the tree is in and inflation rates. he conversion rate is not determined by the arborist making the valuation.

Mark Chester, the owner of Cedarwood ree are spoke about the benefits of the system: “The biggest factor for the Helliwell system is that it provides a valuation for the visual side of trees which other systems have not arrived at yet.” Particularly useful is that the system recognises the fact that a tree in one location could have a completely different use and value to the exact same tree in a different place. The factors take this into account and the same tree could achieve different scores and appropriate valuations based on its value and location.

However while Mark speaks highly of the system, he

It provides a valuation for the visual side of trees which other systems have not arrived at yet admits it is not without its drawbacks: “There are a lot of questions still to be answered about the system. It has not really been peer reviewed by arborists or economists, which can lead to a bit of confusion.”

Dr Jon Heuch, principle consultant of Duramen, explained how results can be

confusing: “The Helliwell provides a simple system for establishing a monetary value, based on tree characteristics that many arborists can identify with.

However, some

If two arborists assess the same tree using Helliwell they may come up with significantly different values parameters require a degree of judgment and experience. If two arborists assess the same tree using Helliwell they may come up with significantly different values. n part this is because of the large ‘steps’ between the given choices (0.5, 1 or 2) for some attributes.”

It has also been argued that the Helliwell system does not reflect the cost of repairing a tree, Mark Chester explained: “A while back I had a client with a big yew tree which had to have a limb removed. A huge chunk of the tree had to be lost but obviously at the end of the day, the tree was still there. You have to really think about how you value what has been lost – it has to be proportional but also realistic. This is one of the situations where Helliwell doesn’t really help.”

There are a number of alternative valuation systems if Helliwell does not meet the requirements for a valuation. Mark

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recommends using Capital Asset Value for Amenity rees A A if you wish to find a more realistic valuation for a tree or woodland area. Local authorities often use the CAVAT system to determine the value of trees as a stock as though they are an asset of the

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community. Another option is the Council for Tree and Landscapers Appraisal (CTLA) which takes into consideration the tree’s condition, such as how old it is and whether it has been damaged. There is also the i-Tree system, originating from America, which has a strong emphasis on assessing environmental and economic benefits.

In most cases, a tree valuation will need to take place after damage has occurred to the tree. Dr Heuch explained how you go about this: “Where an arborist is asked to provide a value for a tree that has been heavily damaged or even removed, the valuer has to provide an estimate of each of the Helliwell parameters based on whatever is left or from other sources such as aerial photography. In

some cases there may be scant evidence and that should be made clear in the assumptions stated with any valuation.” he elliwell valuation system was first proposed in 1967. Until 2006 the system was, for the large part, the only valuation system that was available. Those who were asked for an opinion relied on the system before the other valuation methods came in. Dr Heuch explained further: “Additionally, the Bryant v Macklin case was heard in the Court of Appeal in 2005, providing food for thought as to what would actually happen if a compensation claim went to court. It’s hard to justify an expert’s opinion based on Helliwell alone.”

If you would like to learn more about the valuation of trees, Dr Heuch is running a two day course on 12 and 13 October at Pershore College in Worcestershire. Completion of the course will qualify professional Consulting Arborist Society (CAS) members for the tree valuation category of the CAS website. More information on the course can be found at: www.tree e pert nder.co.uk

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On 30 September, Husqvarna invited press from across the globe to visit its production site in Sweden to celebrate the launch of a number of new innovations, most importantly the introduction of its new saw chain, X-CUT. Pro Arb attended the exclusive preview and reports back...

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88m GBP) investment into its product development in 2013, Husqvarna now has a state of the art manufacturing facility that employs over 100 people and has allowed them to launch a potentially game-changing product.

Pavel Hajman, president of the Husqvarna Division (pictured right) who opened the event, said: “This is an historical moment, the day we launch our first own made chain, the X-CUT.

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We have taken the decision to develop our own chain because we want to lift the cutting performance of the chainsaw one step further and improve the productivity and efficiency of users. e also think that this chain will give us the opportunity to take a fair market share in line with what we have achieved with our chainsaws.”

Husqvarna was founded as a weapons factory 327 years ago in Huskvarna, Sweden, and though it has become known for a number of products, such as motorbikes and sewing machines, possibly its most successful venture started in 1959 when it began to manufacture

chainsaws. Now, 57 years later, it has taken this to another level. he new S is the first chain to be launched from the Husqvarna X-CUT range, designed for both professional use in the Nordics, as the tree types are generally softwood species and of smaller diameter, and consumer use within the UK, as well as for UK landowners and farmers. The chain is suitable for 400 series chainsaws, though it is expected that future releases from the X-CUT family will be for UK professional users.

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Mattias Karlsson and project engineer Per Carlbäck spoke in depth about what makes the S around 0 more efficient than its predecessor, the Husqvarna H30 chain. hey highlighted its four key output benefits long lasting sharpness, from the design of the cutters and the micro structure of the steel

The X-CUT SP33G is designed for both professional use in the Nordics and consumer use within the UK and chrome layers; low stretch, as the chain is pre-stretched at the factory, reducing the need for adjustments; high durability, gained from noticing that the biggest force on the chain is not when it is cutting but when it goes around the driving sprocket, and high cutting efficiency with a well-balanced cutter angle.

The X-CUT SP33G will be supplied to the Nordics, Baltics, South Africa and the UK from September this year, with a full launch to take place in 2017. Following a tour of the factory in which the saw chain was produced and tested, led by manufacturing engineering manager Anders Hjalmarsson and maintenance manager for Edge Andreas Teodorsson, members of the press were invited to the forest to test this new saw chain and compare it with the H30.

Ambassadors of the brand commented that the differences between the two are more noticeable after lengthy use, though there are still subtle changes that put the SP33G in a higher league from limited use. Pro Arb found that the new chain fed more easily into the wood, and following time trials between the two chains, the SP33G consistently came out on top.

Along with the full launch of the X-CUT SP33G next year, Husqvarna will also be introducing updates to its entire range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), with the Technical Extreme range receiving the most prevalent update. The range will have new additions including a vent jacket for working in warmer conditions.

Director of product management Cornelia ustavsson said ased on our existing

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Husqvarna representatives showcase the X-CUT in action

Husqvarna factory Husqvarna’s product specialist Eric Hermansson introduces the X-CUT

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The Husqvarna X-CUT in action

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knowledge about loggers working technique, we identified a higher risk of in uring your knee when wearing tight fit trousers. odern technology allows fibres to be pulled out of the trousers, which can be hindered if the fit is too tight. So we thought about what we could do to improve user safety.”

The new Tech-Knee technology has additional fibre layers to enhance saw protection

This led to the introduction of the new Tech-Knee for Technical Extreme, Husqvarna’s range of clothing for professionals working in the toughest environments. The new Technee technology has additional fibre layers to enhance saw protection, and has been pre bent to allow more flexibility in all working positions, allowing the trousers to be tight fit as well as ensuring user safety. A water-resistant lining has also been added along with an outer layer of water-repellent fabric.

The Tech-Knee technology is part of Husqvarna’s largest PPE launch ever, with 21 new models to be released at the beginning of next year, though not all of these will be available in the UK. Husqvarna’s main customer is the forestry professional, and the final announcement from the company explores the next generation of professionals. It has launched a new virtual reality (VR) chainsaw game, Husqvarna Limberjack, designed to explore how new technology can play a role in training users on product use in the future. Husqvarna also hopes that the game, available to download worldwide via Steam, will generate an increased interest in logging.

More than just a game, where players have to remove 24 branches from a 2.7m long log, Husqvarna Limberjack will have its own world championship final. he highest scorer in the world for each month leading up to the championships, to be held in August 2017, will be invited to attend the event in Sweden and compete.

With three major launches over the next few months, Husqvarna is certainly securing itself as a market leader in the arboriculture industry.

For more information on Husqvarna visit www.husqvarna.com or call 0844 243 5263.

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Husqvarna representative modelling the new X-CUT

Husqvarna Limberjack – the new virtual reality chainsaw game from Husqvarna

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The updated blade design includes 6.8 teeth per inch for a cleaner cut leading to more efficient and comfortable cutting. The large, faster teeth results in a faster and easier debris removal. www.worldoffelco.co.uk

CE UK Trojan hand saws Blade length 250-360mm Teeth per 30mm 7.5 Weight 195-280g Price £23.91 to £38.22 Engineered for the professional in five straight and curved blade lengths, Trojan hand saws fit perfectly with the Sawpod neoprene leg holster. Cutting-edge saws are built on the feedback of professionals, giving users a high performance saw at an affordable price. Features a secure saw to scabbard locking mechanism that keeps the saw safe and a high carbon tool steel blade for heavy duty pruning. Designed on the pull stroke cutting method the blade can cut up to three quarters its length, from small stems up to 6-8in diameter branches. Additional blades are readily available in store and online. www.ceuk-intl.com

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Silky Zubat Blade length 240-390mm Teeth per 30mm 7.5 Weight 400-726g Price £44.90 to £59.42 The Silky ubat range offers a standard curved saw. t is one of the most popular saws and is widely used by professionals and serious amateurs alike for the general pruning of small to large si e branches. t is a versatile saw that sits comfortably alongside the omtaro range, which offers a straight blade. The saws come with a comfortable rubber handle and a new style scabbard. The scabbard has an opening at the bottom which allows moisture and sawdust to fall out of the holster. The saws are designed to have replaceable blades and all other parts are also available.

Stihl Megacut pruning saw Blade length 240-330mm Teeth per 30mm 7 Weight 230-309g Price £39 to £41 The Stihl egacut pruning saw is designed for quick and precise sawing up to 8cm. t is a three-sided apanese blade, with impulse hardened and chrome-plated steel teeth, a conical blade shape and ergonomic two component handle. ith a holster for mounting on both sides for both left and right handed users.

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The ilkinson Sword pruning saw and holster is ideal for sawing through thick branches as it has a non-slip grip. The pruning saw has triple ground teeth for a smoother cut that effortlessly saws through thick branches. www.wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk

The new and improved C S olf arten rofessional pruning saw replaces the E . Energysaving professional sawing of even thick branches in high trees, particularly in the pulling mode, is no longer a problem thanks to the 6cm saw blade with double hardened teeth of the multi-star rofessional C S tree saw. The integrated branch hook prevents the saw from being unintentionally pulled out of the cut and the bark cutter prevents cracks and splits in the bark. All multi-star handles as well as the olf arten ario handles can be fitted, making work at heights up to . m an easy matter. ith its handle, the C S tree saw is easy to use as a hand saw for all sawing tasks on the ground and at accessible height branches as it has a non-slip grip. www.worldofwolf.co.uk

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Cobra CS420-18 The new CS420-18 petrol chainsaw from Cobra is built to tackle the most demanding jobs. It is powered by a two-stroke, air cooled 52cc Cobra engine and is fi tted with a carburettor from Walbro, one of the world’s major manufacturers of carburettors and ignition systems. It also features a safety chain brake to stop the chain from rotating around the bar. Couple with this a bar and chain supplied by Oregon and the brand new Cobra chainsaw can take on any job.

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A light, compact saw for tree maintenance with an excellent power to weight ratio. The icco chain offers superb biting characteristics and outstanding cutting performance. Optimum ergonomics and handling make this saw both light and superbly balanced for use in an aerial environment. The MS 193 TC-E has been specially designed for professional tree surgeons.

The Makita EA3601F two-stroke machine develops a strong 2. hp and with a stratified air scavenging combustion system has the cleanest possible exhaust emissions and very low fuel consumption.

The centrifugal air cleaner enhances intake performance and reliability and the spring assisted recoil starter reduces cord pull. A primer pump makes hot or cold starting easy while an anti-icing www.cobragarden.co.uk valve bleeds warm air to the fuel lines to ensure winter reliability. This new Makita chainsaw is well balanced and compact weighing just 4.2kg, making the EA3601F comfortable and easy to handle and manoeuvre in operation. t is fitted with a cm long bar and th pitch, 0.05in gauge multi-link chain and has a 0.26L chain oil tank with automatic oiling. Chain tension adjustment can be carried out swiftly with the tool-less system while the chain brake can be engaged manually and automatically on kickback. This saw has ultra-low vibrations thanks to the akita 2 vibration dampening mountings that effectively separates the engine and drive system from the chassis and operator handles. www.makitauk.com

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Compact, lightweight and with an outstanding power to weight ratio, the new Echo CS-2510TES top handle sets a benchmark height for chainsaws.

It’s clear the designers have aimed to create a top handle saw that fulfils the arborist’s needs in terms of superb balance, reliability, performance and comfort. This latest model in Echo’s range of new generation chainsaws is their lightest and most compact saw to date. The dry weight is just 2.3kg and with its ergonomic, compact design the saw is highly manoeuvrable and can be used for long periods with little fatigue. The engine produces 1.11kW/1.52ps and attention to detail in the design sees the S 2 0 S fitted with a selection of other features to make the operator’s life easier and more productive. There’s a swing-out lanyard ring for attaching the chainsaw to harness ropes, leaving the operator’s hands free for easier and safer climbing, while the rotating plastic chain catcher is a key safety feature.

The Husqvarna T540 XP is a top handle chainsaw, designed for the high end top handle chainsaw segment. The T540 XP combines balance and ergonomics to create a chainsaw that is ideal for professional operators such as arborists, contractors, landscapers and utility services. It is perfect for those who need optimal performance in demanding applications, with the added reliability that Husqvarna machines provide.

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KIT Petzl Micro Swivel The Petzl Micro Swivel is an attachment point for a locking carabiner. The point has a e ible ring that helps maintain the carabiner in the major axis position and is wide opening for easy, semi-permanent installation on a lanyard or device. It facilitates manipulations, avoids twisting of lanyards and allows correct positioning of devices. Turns freely when not loaded and stops moving when loaded in order to maintain the devices in position.

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A roundup of the latest products Timbery M100 sawmill Designed by a Canadian sawmill specialist with more than 30 years of sawmill design e perience, the Timbery is among the most affordable entry level sawmills available on the market. The M100 provides solid features that make the sawmilling process easier for beginners and low volume timber producers. Log capacity for the M100 is 660mm in diameter by just over 3m long. www.woodmizer.co.uk

Kask Zenith PL helmet The Zenith PL is the innovative new helmet from Kask, an Italian based company that specialises in developing, designing, and manufacturing safety helmets of the highest quality. Kask is constantly researching and looking for ways to improve the quality of their helmets. The Zenith PL (winner of the iF Design Award 2016), strives for a perfect balance between technological excellence, functionality, safety and attractive design. www.treekit.com

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Peterson Junior sawmill The eterson unior sawmill uses one blade that cuts hori ontally when pushing forward through a log, and then pivots into the vertical position when pulling back. This enables the sawmill to produce perfectly dimensional lumber straight from the log. A eterson sawmill saves time and is highly efficient as you do not need to turn the log. The eterson range is world renowned for its high quality materials with many of its sawmill models manufactured using stainless steel and aluminium. A eterson sawmill is a smart investment for those looking for low maintenance costs and high production from a simple to operate machine. www.petersonsawmills.com

Linddana TP 160 Track The T 6 Track from Danish manufacturer inddana is now available with a narrow funnel, with which the chipper can pass entrances and gates as narrow as cm. The T 6 Track is built to handle limbs up to 6cm in diameter and the track undercarriage is equipped with a hydraulic adjustable track width and runs at two speeds. The T 6 Tracj is covered by a three-year warranty and supplied with a T service bo with critical wear parts. www.tpchipper.com

Logosol hand tools Logosol has developed three unique tools for log handling which aim to give e tra muscles, a firmer grip, and reduce the risk of injury. ne of the three products is the antis Arm, a tool inspired by the strong arms of the praying mantis. This tool holds, pulls and the turns the log with good reach, and is perfect for lifting objects from the ground. t is a remarkably useful gadget when you are working out in the woods and the fields. The second product is the og Turner, a back-sparing tool ideal whenever you are rolling or turning a log. ou keep the log in a firm grip through the whole process, which makes it impossible for the log to roll back when you take a new grip. Finally the Tree usher ensures that the tree falls in the planned direction when you are felling it. t is also a lifting aid in the form of a winch when loading timber. This combination gives you unbeatable tools you can rely on. www.logosol.co.uk

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The Keeper System Brilliant Little Planet Ltd promotes the biobased and biodegradable tree anchor system, called the Keeper System. It is located underground, making it resistant to vandalism and better for the trees, as the vulnerable bark and trunk do not scrape against fi ings and are not pressurised. Moreover, trees that are able to move freely above ground move more naturally and grow up to faster. All materials used in the eeper system are biodegradable, including the rope that anchors the tree, irrigation pipe that allows for aeration and watering and the sheet that guides roots and allows for targeted watering. After installation the system requires little to no aftercare. www.brilliantlittleplanet.co.uk

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KIT 4SRT Chester The 4SRT Chester is a comfortable and adjustable chest harness for progressing your S T system as you climb.

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Stump Beaver tree stump grinder The Stump Beaver from Geko Engineering attaches to a digger and is easy to use, with low vibration, low operator fatigue and high productivity. The Stump eaver has full guarding for ma imum operator and bystander protection from wood chips. The machine has a simple design with virtually no maintenance, just teeth to change. The Stump eaver is supplied with stand for ease of mounting, transportation, storage and tooth changing. www.gekoengineering.co.uk

GreenBlue Urban Arborsystem The GreenBlue rban Arborsystem brings together the key elements of successful tree pit design and simplifies the planning and installation process for specifiers and installers. andscape professionals can combine root management, structural soil components, aeration, irrigation and an appropriate above ground surface grille and vertical guard in a single package. reenblue rban was set up to research and provide solutions for assisting trees in their battle to establish in urban spaces and global distribution and continuous product development ensures that specifiers and clients alike are using the best tree pit package products available in the industry.

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Forst XR8 Traxion Forst, supplier of high performance and robust woodchippers, has launched the 8 Tra ion, a brand new machine developed specifically for rail contractors and arborists that need to tackle embankments and difficult terrains. The 8 Tra ion is a fast, powerful and e ceptionally versatile 8in in capacity woodchipper that has been designed to traverse banks and slopes up to with ease. t features a parallel linkage leg system that allows users to e pand and retract legs independently for safe and stable tracking on the bankside, as well as class leading ground clearance height of 6 mm when fully e panded to negotiate difficult obstacles. www.forst-woodchippers.com

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Pro Arb reviews It’s Time for Trees by Mike Glover, managing director of Barcham Trees

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t’s Time for Trees is a well presented book that is perfect if you are looking to find a tree for a particular area, or if you just want to learn more about the wide variety of trees that are available and easily accessible in the UK. This book is from Barcham Trees and is wonderfully illustrated, cataloguing their huge range and presenting the trees in a series of stunning photographs.

Located in Cambridgeshire, with more than 200,000 trees Barcham is the largest nursery of its type in Europe, making for a book full of trees of all different shapes, sizes and colours.

It focuses entirely on the species that are available for supply and planting in the UK We have all been in the situation where you see something that looks great, only to find that it is not available. hat

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BOOK REVIEW It’s Time for Trees by Mike Glover problem is avoided with this book due to the fact that it focuses entirely on the species that are available for supply and planting in the UK, meaning you will never be disappointed.

Mike Glover is the MD at Barcham Trees and the author of this book. It is clear from his introduction and section about the value of trees that he has a real passion for the industry which comes across throughout the guide. Mark graduated from Writtle College in 1990 with a higher national diploma in commercial horticulture.

For every tree that is featured, this book provides a photograph, detailed account of the origins of the tree, and a small factfile displaying the mature height, shape and plantation area for the tree. The plantation area is a great addition as it highlights which trees work best in urban areas, gardens and parks to name a few examples.

Taking a look through the book is second only to walking through the trees at Barcham yourself The standout component of It’s Time for Trees is the use of photographs. The imagery of the vast range of trees mean that anyone could pick up this guide and en oy flicking through it, if only to look at the fine photographs. Peter Wells can be thanked for dedicating four years, braving all weather conditions, to take the very best shots of the trees at Barcham.

It is clear though that this has been time well spent, as taking a look through the book is second only to walking through the trees at Barcham yourself.

The main purpose of the book is to act as a catalogue for the trees that can be found at Barcham, however it also contains plenty of other useful guides and information which can be applied more generally.

Two examples of these are the planting guide and the English to Latin translator which makes

finding the atin names of trees a much simpler experience.

The book looks great, especially when bought in the hardback edition and due to the large selection of imagery it would not look out of place on a coffee table. If nothing else, this guide will inspire you in the process of selecting a tree or even just to get out and take an interest in the number of varieties that we have around us in the UK.

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Our client is an established tree care and landscaping company based on the Bucks/ Oxon border. They offer a wide range of services to their growing portfolio of clients including tree surgery, hedge cutting, fencing, stump grinding and hard landscaping. The company works in the surrounding local area, as well as undertaking projects in London and surrounding boroughs. The work will be varied and for a mixture of domestic and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will be a skilled arborist holding relevant climbing and felling tickets, preferably with at least two years' experience and CS units up to and including 39 or equivalent. They will have knowledge and experience in maintaining equipment, professional and polite communication skills and a full driving licence.

The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) is a professional membership organisation for chartered forestry and arboricultural professionals. This role, reporting directly to the executive director, is key to the strategic development of the organisation. You will work as part of a small team to promote the professional status of the chartered forester and arboriculturist to employers, the public and individual professionals, and to provide advice and information on forestry and arboriculture matters to key decision makers and influencers highlighting the importance of the growing industry. Knowledge of the profession and the issues currently facing the sector are desirable as are excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Regular travel in the UK will be required.

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WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE Our client is looking for a skilled arborist to join their team on their estate based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. You will have excellent knowledge of tree and fungus identification, climbing experience, knowledge of completing healthy and safety checks, all site risk assessments and implementation of tree work specifications, and experience in arboricultural operations. The successful candidate will hold the relevant arborist qualifications as standard which include the NPTC units CS30, CS31, CS32, CS38 and CS39.

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Barge Group Ltd are expanding and require new crew members to join our dynamic company. Barge Group operates from its main depot near Dartford in Kent and undertake a range of services serving a multitude of sectors including traffic management, highway vegetation management, grounds maintenance, arboriculture, play area installation and maintenance, hard and soft landscaping, 24/7 emergency callout and more. We are seeking applicants from across the range of divisions, ideally formally trained in the aspect of work that they specialise in. Applicants must have a full clean driving licence.

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The role will be initially self-employed, two to three days a week. The schedule can be flexible but must be available to work during school holidays and be happy working from home. The job will involve a variety of tasks, mostly surveying trees but potential to attend meetings and assist staff with reports and day to day administrative tasks.

The candidate will hold a relevant degree / foundation degree or diploma as well as experience. A thorough understanding of BS5837 and BS3998 is desirable. The ideal candidate will be very detail orientated with excellent communication skills, a great sense of enthusiasm and be cheerful, creative, punctual and adept at meeting deadlines.

The arboriculture department at Burleys are seeking to employ a team leader and lead climber operating from our base in Beare Green near Dorking. We are an expanding, progressive company and require dedicated and motivated professionals to assist in the company's development. We have a strong emphasis on continued professional development and will invest in further training for the right individuals.

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

The Richmond Park Royal Oak

There are around 1,300 veteran trees in Richmond Park recorded on the Ancient Tree Inventory, and around 320 of these are ancient. One of the most impressive of these is the Royal Oak, which can be found near Pen Ponds and

is estimated to be around 750 years old.

With its hollow trunk, which is wonderfully gnarled and squat, the tree used to be a popular place for children to play, as they could squeeze into the tree through a split down the centre. he tree has now been fenced off to restrict access and this provides a welcome measure of protection. The veteran trees in ichmond ark are vulnerable to a number of threats, including fire caused by the use of disposable barbecues at the base of trees, and a number of trees have been badly damaged over the years. Compaction of the soil due to high visitor pressure is also a threat and the fencing helps to protect the root zone (although the Ancient Tree Forum’s general advice – see below – is that larger Root Protection Zones may be necessary depending on local conditions).

The Royal Oak has huge biodiversity value, with its decaying wood in the crown, hollowing, and nooks and crannies. Richmond Park is a

ational ature eserve, and ondon’s largest Site of Special Scientific Interest. Over 1,350 species of beetle have been recorded here, and many depend on the decaying wood found in veteran trees. Stag beetle larvae feed on decaying timber and need to be left undisturbed for up to seven years before they pupate and emerge as adults.

Since ichmond ark was first enclosed as a royal hunting park by King Charles I in 1637, herds of deer have roamed free here. Traditionally the Royal Oak, like many of the other trees in the park, would have been pollarded to produce straight, tall branches for timber, and to protect the

The Royal Oak ha s huge biodiversity value, with its decaying wood in the crown, hollowing, and nooks and crannies

foliage from browsing deer. The grazing deer have, over the centuries, stopped the grassy areas from turning into woods, and therefore allowed trees like the Royal Oak to grow and mature in wide open spaces, develop full canopies, and become ancient.

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. Guidance on Root Protection Areas can be found in ‘Ancient and other veteran trees: Further guidance on management’ which can be bought or downloaded from the website.

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