Arb News

Capel ManorsCELEBRATION of TREES

Find out whos exhibiting, pages 611Find out whats going on, page 8

Find out whos where with the show site plan, page 12(correct at time of print)

Dont forget the ISAs AGM takes place on Friday evening from 5:30pm in the Manor House

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s Capel Manor Collegecelebrating 40 years and stil l growingARBORICULTURE and COUNTRYSIDE NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 29 APRIL 2008BULLSMOOR LANE, ENFIELD, MIDDLESEX EN1 4RQ www.capel.ac.uk J25/M25 08456 122 122

Former student, BradleyJoyce (pictured right) is nowtaking Capels Fast TrackArboriculture Courses at thecolleges West London site atHorsenden Farm.

Bradley studied for theNational Diploma havingpreviously been in in the policeforce and working in finance.

The college run a series of 12week and 18 week arboriculturecourses in West London and for further information pleasephone Student Registry on 08456 122 122 or ourGunnersbury Park Centre 020 8993 6266.

CAPELS SKILLS SWAP A SOARING SUCCESSSee story on page 15

Courses on the coast

Coastal management students are pictured undertaking a linesurvey on the Essex Wildlife Trusts Fingeringhoe Wick NatureReserve. The group were surveying to identify halophytic plantzonations. See page 3 for details of our Coast Management Unit.

Fast TrackArboriculture

Enjoy the show!

Husqvarna Outdoor Products, Oldends Lane Industrial Estate, Stonedale Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3SYTel: 01453 820300 Fax: 01453 826936 Web: www.husqvarna.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Professionally proven outdoor power equipment.

A professional saw with rapid acceleration and maximum power and

manoeuvrability. With extremely low vibration levels this saw comes with a side

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Smart StartSmart Start and fuel pump make the saw very easy to start.

Low VibrationEffective anti-vibrationdampeners absorb vibration,sparing the users arms and hands.

Easy To Work WithThe slim body, high centre ofgravity and flat underside makeour saws easy to work with.

3NA, NC & ND countryside managementstudents recently started a series of visits forthe Coastal Management Unit. The first site atWalton on the Naze Essex, is arguably one ofmost important sites in the UK in terms ofgeology, erosion, geomorphology. The base ofthe cliffs is made up of Eocene Clay up to 55million years old. When these were laid downthe UK was further south and much warmerwith tropical seas, Sharks and Sequoias. Ontop of this is the Red Crag deposits which areup to 3 million years old; here the UK wascooler the fossils are made up mainly of shellsand lay in an oxidised bed. This site isimportant for the countrysiders for severalreasons as it visibly demonstrates keyprocesses such as:

Slumping or Rotational Slip where waterpercolates down through the crag and onto theEocene clay as this is porous but impermeable thecrag simply slips off and onto the foreshore.

Flanking & Scouring where water gets behind

hard wall defences and causes damage. Theseprocesses are accentuated by isostatic recovery fromthe last ice age Essex is sinking whilst sea level isrising.

On a conservation level the cliffs are a geologicalSSSi site due to the beds and fossils present. Thecliff erosion is encroaching on a 18C look out towerof local historical importance. For some this isimportant in terms of loss of cultural assets in theabsence of no further protection. From a defenceviewpoint we could ask how much would it cost todefend such areas. At sites like Walton thegeomorphological processes occurring may meanthat the coast is simply too costly and too complex toprevent from eroding.

Our picture below shows the plight of the WWIIbunkers these were not so long ago on the cliff top!We wonder what the cliffs would have looked like inthe 18C when the tower was built? Moreover, wherewill this part of the coast end up?Andy CopseyLecturer in Countryside

Coastal Management UnitTreemendouslandingOver 1,500 young elmtrees recently landed atGatwick Airport, manyfor immediate despatchacross the UK.

The trees were shipped infrom the USA by Dorset-based Knoll Gardens aspart of the nurseryscampaign to restore the elmacross the British Isles.

Millions of English elmshave been lost to theravages of Dutch ElmDisease since the 1970s andKnolls owner, Neil Lucas ishoping that these diseasetolerant Princeton Elms(Ulmus americanaPrinceton), will play a partin restoring some of thislost heritage.

We have to accept thatwe will never replace themillions of elms we havealready lost, said Neil.But these Princeton Elmswill help us make a start,and Ive been delighted bythe orders we have alreadyreceived.

The Prince of Wales hasalready taken delivery ofover 60 Princeton Elms fora new avenue at HighgroveHouse, and our latest orderhas just been despatched toRugby School for plantingin the very close whereWilliam Webb Ellis firstinvented the game of rugbyfootball.

At Rugby, as on theHighgrove Estate, manyelms were lost and theseplantings are typical of anationwide desire to bothreclaim our heritage andrestore the Elm throughoutthe British Isles.

A mature Princeton Elm,though with larger leavesthan the classic Englishelm, has a beautiful outlinethat lends itself to useeither as a single specimentree or as an avenue.Princeton has also beenproved to be incrediblydisease tolerant. Eighty-year-old Princeton Elmscreate magnificent avenuesin the USA and remain inperfect condition to this day.It is this combination ofdisease tolerance andproven longevity that makethe Princeton Elm unique.

The recently arrivedcontainer-grown whips areavailable only from KnollGardens. Despatched withfull planting and growinginstructions, they cost just35 for a 3ft tree. As theygrow up to 6 foot each yearIt is easy to see just howquickly they are able tomake their mark on thelandscape and replace littleof our lost heritage as theygrow.

You can now orderPrinceton Elms online atwww.knollgardens.co.uk, orcall Knoll Gardens direct on01202 873931.

Arboricultural AssociationNewsletter, Spring 2008

CONFERENCEThursday 22nd May 2008 at The Town Hall, Reading RG1 1QHThe bark of a tree can be damaged by people and their machines, animals ornatural events. Sometimes this is done deliberately to coerce the tree into aparticular growth pattern, or to limit its life. More often the damage is notwelcome, and the subsequent effects on the tree have to be managed.

Those responsible for trees should be equipped to: identify real threats to trees; protecttrees from damage; seek to treat the cause(s) of the damage; repair the damaged tree.

This was described in the Tree Advice Trusts Arboricultural Practice Note Girdling,Constriction and Ring Barking (APN 13 Published in February 2008).

This conference will expand on the newly published guidance and should be of particularinterest to: local authority tree officers; estate managers; tree wardens; landscapecontractors; arboricultural consultants.

For further information and a booking form, please contact: Tree Advice Trust, Alice Holt Lodge, Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LH Telephone: 01420 22022 Email [email protected].

RING BARKING the impact on

trees of damage to the bark

4ChainsawCs 30: Maintain the chainsaw andcross-cut and stack producemaximum guide bar length of380mm (15")This unit covers the routinemaintenance required for petroldriven chainsaws in workshop andfield conditions including safestarting procedures and pre-workchecks also the cross-cutting andstacking of timber produce. Duration of course: 2 days Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Max no. of candidates: 4 Dates: 2 - 3 June 2008 Training price: 265 NPTC Registration and

Assessment price: 132 TOTAL PRICE: 397Cs 31: Felling of small treesmaximum recommended guide barlength of 380mm (15")This unit covers the felling andprocessing of small trees whoseeffective diameter at felling height isbetween 200mm (8") to 380mm (15") Duration of course: 3 days

(pre-requisite: cs 30) Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Max no. of candidates: 4 Courses arranged on an ad hoc

basis only. Contact us for details. Training price: 280 NPTC Registration and

Assessment price: 117 TOTAL PRICE: 397

Cs 30/31 Combined:The above courses run together inone week. Duration of course: 5 days Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Max no. of candidates: 4 Dates: TBA Training price: 494 NPTC Registration and

Assessment price: 253 TOTAL PRICE: 747Cs 34: Clear individual windblown treesThis unit covers removal of individualwindblown trees that are still attachedto the root plate. Duration of course: 2 days

(pre-requisite: cs 30, 31, 32) Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Max no. of candidates: 4 Courses arranged on an ad hoc

basis only. Contact us for details.

ArboricultureCs 38: Basic tree climbing andperform aerial rescueThis unit covers basic tree climbingtechniques and includes theminimum requirements for a groundsperson working with a climber inarboriculture. Duration of course: 5 days Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Max no. of candidates: 4 Dates: 12 - 16 May 2008

9 - 13 June 20087 - 11 July 2008

Training price: 603 Registration and

Assessment price: 134 TOTAL PRICE: 737Level 3: Certificate of competence in the thorough examination ofArboricultural equipmentThis course is designed for peoplewho are required to inspectarboricultural equipment underLOLER requirements. Duration of course: 2 days Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Max no. of candidates: 8 Dates: TBA TOTAL PRICE: Please contact us

for detailsLANTRA Basic tree inspectionThis course introduces participants tothe principals involved in assessingTree health and safety and identifyinghazardous trees. Duration of course: 1 day Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Max no. of candidates: 12 Dates: TBA TOTAL PRICE: 200

Ground-basedArboricultureLevel 2: Certificate of competence in brushwood chipper operationThis course is designed for people who operate brushwood chippers in a work- based environment. Duration of course: 1 day Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Max no. of candidates: 4 Dates: TBA Training price: 280 NPTC Registration and

Assessment price: 112 TOTAL PRICE: 392Level 2: Certificate of competence in stump grinding operationsThis course is designed for peoplewho have responsibility in operatingstump grinders, the course isdirected to the use of pedestriancontrolled machines. Duration of course: 1 day Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Max no. of candidates: 4 Dates: TBA Training price: 280 NPTC Registration and

Assessment price: 112 TOTAL PRICE: 392Level 2: Certificate of competence in brushcutting operationsThis course has been developed forpeople who use brushcutters and canbe tailored to suit either clearing sawor strimmer operations. Duration of course: 1 day Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Max no. of candidates: 6 Dates: 27 June 2008 Training price: 230 NPTC Registration and

Assessment price: 112 TOTAL PRICE: 342

These are just a selection from our Short CourseProgramme.For full detailsplease phone Debbie Simmons08456 122 122 ext 245 or check our websitewww.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses

Queensland ArboriculturalAssociation Inc. Negotiations betweenthe Arboricultural Association (AA) andthe Queensland Arboricultural Association(QAA) in Australia have resulted in thesigning of a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MoU) between the twoorganisations.

QAA President, Mr Scott Hanley,signed the MoU on 14 November 2007 inthe presence of Mr Quentin Nichols at theQAAs Executive Committee Meeting.

The MoU is the culmination of theclose working relationship formed inrecent years between the organisationsand comprehensively outlines the meansfor sharing of information, achievingcommon goals and guidance onimplementing industry initiatives.

The AA has been particularly helpful inour quest to improving OccupationalHealth and Safety in our industry, saidQAA President Scott Hanley.

The QAA are delighted to have beenable to work with the AA in achieving thisrelationship and recognise the supportand commitment shown by the AA as agiant leap forward for the QAA and itsmembers.

This is an important milestone for theQAA and we look forward to working withthe AA for the overall benefit of theAmenity Tree Industry said QAAPresident Scott Hanley.Arboricultural Association Newsletter 2008

New National Forestry CommitteeMember. The Forestry Commissionershave appointed William Weston as a non-executive member of their NationalCommittee for England.

Mr Weston, who now works as anadviser specialising in heritage, culture,recreation and landscape, was formerlythe Chief Executive of the Royal ParksAgency. He established the Royal ParksFoundation an independent charitysupporting and devolving projects withinthe London Parks, and developedRegents Park as a key sports facility. Heis a member and Planning CommitteeDeputy Chairman of the Yorkshire DalesNational Park Authority.

He has also served as GeneralManager for the Royal ShakespeareCompany and Executive Director of theWest Yorkshire Playhouse.

Mr Weston said, I hope that my broadexperience, coupled with an interest inconservation and sustainability, willenhance the work of the EnglandNational Committee. It is a privilege towork alongside the other members toensure the countrys trees and woodlandsare able to meet the challenges of the21st century, and to protect and expandour valuable woodland heritage.Forestry Journal

Arborists to find new products innew STIHL 2008 catalogue. Availablenow, the 2008 STIHL catalogue is a fact-packed 220 page guide to itsextensive product range. That range isexpanding even more this year, with anumber of new products dedicated toforestry and arb professionals. Theworlds number 1 chainsaw brand, STIHLis renowned for leading many of thetechnological advances that make aprofessional users work more efficient,easier and safer. Those professionals canbrowse through a wide range ofchainsaws all available with a choice ofhigh quality guide bars, chains andspecial features. And they will welcomenew clothing arriving this year, includingnew protective boots, the first STIHLarborists climbing helmet and smart newamenity wear.

The new STIHL catalogue is availablefree of charge from authorised dealers,via its website www.stihl.co.uk or bycalling freephone 0800 137574 andquoting PRSTP.

B R A N C H L I N E S

The more you put into it, the better the result. Thats certainly true when you use the STIHL MS 200T. Designed for demanding professionals, this top handled arborist saw provides excellent power to weight ratio and precise control. With its optimum balance, robustness and sheer usability it offers the exibility to deal with a wide range of tasks. However big or dif cult the job, together, you and STIHL can cut the toughest jobs down to size.

www.stihl.co.uk 0800 137574 quoting CM408

For a catalogue and servicing dealer details.

www.stihl.co.uk

IN MY EXPERIENCE, HARD WORK ALWAYS PAYS OFF.

WERE RIGHT WITH YOU.

6ArborecologyCombining Arboricultureand Ecology to offerconsultancy, sitesupervision, training andpractical assistance.

www.arborecology.co.ukTel: 0845 658 1400

Pollution reducing inert long life fuels (including pre mixed 2 stroke) which minimise

operator health risks, reduce environmentaldamage and prolong machine life.Tel: 01929 551557 www.aaoil.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

AspenGreenFuels

and Oils

BARTLETT Tree Experts

Established in 1907, and with offices nationwide, offering tree surgery services and plant health care.Shenley Lodge Farm, Rectory Lane, Radlett WD7 9BGTel: 01707 649018 www.bartlett.com

By AppointmentTo Her Majesty The Queen

Tree SurgeonsThe F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company Ltd

T/A Southern Tree SurgeonsCrawley

Carry chainsaws, climbing andrigging equipment, PPE safety

clothing, hand tools etc. We pride ourselves on our high

levels of service andexceptionally low prices.

6A Longhurst Road, London SE13 5LP020 8852 9668

[email protected]

Arborist equipment including the latest Yale, New England and Stihl machines

Newpond Road, Peasmarsh, Guildford GU3 1JRTel: 01483 561362

www.honeybros.com

HONEY BROTHERS LIMITED

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) isthe worlds biggest groupof professional arboristswith over 14,000 membersdistributed throughout 38 chapters across the 5 continents.www.isa-arboriculture.org

ProchipArboriculturalMachinery Ltd

Unit 12 Tomo Business ParkStowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5AY

01449 [email protected]

Rustic MushroomsWoodland mushroom growing kits,

ready to grow logs, mushroom products and seeds.

Cherry Trees, Gyhll Road, HeathfieldEast Sussex TN21 0AG


Showcase of the UKsleading Arboricultural

Organisation dedicatedto advancing the science

of arboriculturefor the public benefit,

and representing BritishArboriculture andArboriculturalists

Be a winner with Venables!Last year Venables Treecare ran a competition to guess theage of the tree to win a bottle of champagne. This year makesure you pay Venables Treecare a visit as once again theyrerunning a great competition during the show. Test yourknowledge with an all things trees picture competition. Thelucky winner will be presented with an English tree between 6 - 8ft which will be planted somewhere in the localcommunity in the Autumn.

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Stanton HopeThe first name in

FORESTRY EQUIPMENTvisit our web shop NOW!www.stantonhope.co.uk

for the finest range in superior tools and equipment forthe FORESTRY, PROFESSIONAL and ARBORIST

STANTON HOPE LTD, 11 SEAX COURT, SOUTHFIELDS, LAINDON, BASILDON, ESSEX SS15 6LYEmail: [email protected] TEL: 01268 419141 FAX: 01268 545992

The Absolute Arb CompanyExperienced independent

training providersTel: 01772 623588 Mob: 07879 658047


A family run tree surgery company, providing a range of Arboricultural Services and specialise in conservation

works. Come and meet the team and view a sample of the equipment they use.

Poyndon Farm, Silver Street, Goffs Oak, Herts EN7 5JG01707 876 356 www.venablestrees.com

Vermeer UK offer a fullrange of woodchippers andstump grinders for theprofessional arborist and areable to support you with arange of accessories andspares to keep you workingand earning.

Wedlake OriginalsCHRISTOPHER WEDLAKE

On the Register of Professional Turners Guild of Essex Craftsmen

Telephone: 01279 835744Email: [email protected]

Wills ChainsawSculptures

Chainsaw carving demonstrationsand items for sale


Winchester Garden Machinery LtdWGM Ltd are suppliers of professional equipmentfor the arboricultural industry. We offer only the

very best products at competitive prices.Fair Lane off Alresford Road

Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1HF01962 857951 www.forestandarb.com

THE COMPACT NAME YOU CAN TRUST

The leading compact equipment specialist in Southern Britain, providing high quality plant hire,

sales and service.

Thanks to our reputation for quality we hold main dealership status for leading manufacturers such as

Atlas Copco Construction Tools, Bomag CompactionEquipment, GreenMech Chippers, Ingersoll Rand

Compressors, Merlo Telehandlers, Mustang Skid SteerLoaders, Neuson Dumpers, Takeuchi Mini Excavators

and Thwaites Dumpers.

Visit our website to find the contact details for yournearest CBL location; Bristol, Bridgend, Crawley,

Edmonton, Cambridge, Ipswich, Maidstone, Newbury,Cornwall, Southampton and Egham.

Practical demonstrations for wearing, setting up and climbing in the treeflex

ergonomic harness. Advice on the effects of day to day climbing on the human body.

Castle Mews, Castle FarmRaglan, Monmouth NP15 2BT

01291 691123www.safetytechnology.co.uk

Tree climbing, roping, rigging and associated equipment supplies

2 Portway Road, TwyfordBuckinghamshire MK18 4EE


4551 Rixon Road, WellingboroughNorthamptonshire NN8 4BA

Tel: 01933 274400 Fax: 01933 274403www.vermeeruk.co.uk

Woodturning, display of hand turnedwooden items including fruit, pens

and kaleidascopes

Clive Barford LimitedDumpers Drove, Horton Heath, Southampton SO50 7DP

Tel: 02380 693730 Fax: 02380 [email protected]

www.cbl.co.uk

8CELEBRATION of TREES Things not to miss!!! ISAs Student Tree Climbing Competition sponsored by Treeworker

taking place around the show field Apprenticeship spiking competition sponsored by FR Jones, taking

place in the car park Archery in the arena opposite the show field how steady is your

arm? Wills Chainsaw carving Safety Technology demonstrating their new safety flex harness Venables Treecares competition The Absolute Arb Company and Treeworker with climbing

demonstrations and practical opportunities Kids climb on the edge of the arena Kids face painting and tree spirit activities on Saturday only

(a small fee applies to cover materials) Course advice available from the Capel Caravan Apprenticeship advice and information available from Capels

Apprenticeship stand ISAs AGM Friday evening from 5:30pm in the Manor House

Sponsored by

Student Tree ClimbingCompetition sponsoredby TreeworkerOnce again the ISA are holding theirStudent Tree Climbing Competition atthe show, sponsored by Treeworker.Youll see students from Capel Manor,Myerscough, Sparsholt, Moulton,Merrist Wood and Plumpton takingpart in the Belayed Speed Climb,Work Climb, Foot Locking and ThrowLine in order to reach the MastersChallenge. This is the championshipround of the competition where thetop four men and top four womenfrom the preliminary rounds advanceto compete for the title.

Treeworker have been a long termsupporter of tree climbing competitionssince they began in the UK in 1995.Theyre very pleased to be able to supportthe Student Climbing Championship for2008 & wish everyone attending the showa great day.

You can contact Treeworker using theMob: 07971 830331 Tel: 01296 738459Email: [email protected] Web: www.treeworker.co.uk

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Absolute Arb CompanyOver both days instructors from theAbsolute Arb Company will be running anopen tree climbing workshop for all treecare professionals. This workshop willhave on display a range of new equipmenton the market and allow Arborists to gethands on with the equipment trying newtechniques and climbing systems.Instructors will be on hand to offer anyadvice, guidance, hints or tips to tree careprofessionals who may have an interest inany of the systems on display.

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Wood-MizerSuppliers of mobile and static sawmills,secondary processing equipment, kilns,blades and small log processing lines.

Tel: 01622 813201www.woodmizer.co.uk

[email protected]

Agria WerkeGmbH

Agria are showing part of their extensiverange of two wheel tractors and

implements along with single purposemachines for landscape parkland and

woodland management

www.agria.de

BB SYSTEMS LTDSoftware products for equipmentmaintenance recording and tree

surveys. Specialists in RFID tagging forequipment and tree identification.

www.bbsystems.co.uk

Forestry JournalMagazine promoting

the wise management of trees and woods.

www.forestryjournal.co.uk

CELEBRATION of TREES Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April

THE SAWPODThe unique pruning saw holderis revolutionising the way treesurgeons are attaching theirpruning saws! The harness hadbeen the popular place to fixscabbards containing hand sawsbut now there is another way:...the Sawpod pruning sawholder.

The list of stockists is growing andincludes major arb kit suppliersthroughout the UK, Europe and theUSA. Come and see why it will makeyour life in the tree easier. Stockistsinclude Treeworker, Honey Bros,Stanton Hope, FR Jones, Buxtons...and most of the tree surgery dealers!

New concept harness designed for ArboristsTreeFlex has been designed as a custom harness for the specific needs oftoday's modern arborist. The combined efforts of experienced arborists,safety technologists and remedial personal trainers within the TreeFlexteam, ensure that your future health and safety is our top priority.

Because arborists have to sit, stand, twist and lean in a harness more than anyother work at height, we believe that harnesses (and many other tools) currently onthe market are not fulfilling the requirements of ergonomic activity in trees as wellas they could be.

The TreeFlex harness is designed to support the climber in an efficient seated,twisted and standing position, without the typical muscular/skeletal restrictions thatsome harnesses impose. Flexibility and strength have been incorporated into aversatile design, to help ensure that your daily work station is as ergonomic and safeas practicable, in a lightweight, durable and unrestrictive design.

The key design features of TreeFlex are: Anatomically designed back pad Raised sacrum pad and custom designed chainsaw clip point Anatomically designed leg loops Hexafoam pad lining Closed cell foam external support Sliding bridge and fixed waist

attachment points Effective centre of balance

adjustment Simple and secure waist

adjustment and abdominal support Colour coded adjustment straps Gear loops and slots Additional TreeFlex products

For more information visit them ontheir stand at the show and see theharness in action or visitwww.safetytechnology.co.uk.

Go RootsOffer a UK wide service

specialising in Hydroseeding and Terravent.020 8429 8049

www.goroots.co.uk

Design, supply and install of green oak timber structures

replica medieval houses, cart sheds.01702 203777

The forestry contractingassociation is the leadingprofessional tradeassociation within UKforestry. A not-for-profitpressure group driven byits members, providing aplatform for individualsto air their [email protected]

Bandit range of woodchippers and stump grinders

www.globalrecycling.eu0870 770 8540

ConsultingArborist SocietyProfessional body ofconsulting arboristsgiving membersaccess to seminars,courses, discountsand online listing oftheir services.

www.consultingarboristsociety.com

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LarensaTastings and sales of light fruit Schnapps.

Meade MachinesPostpuncher: safe, robust and

versatile front-mounted postdriver. Operates in woods, on slopes,

river banks, over hedges, in ditches.The four model range can drive in

up to 11" diam posts.www.postpuncher.co.uk

NorseyWoodlandcrafts

Demonstrating/selling stick making,spoon carving, rustic furniture,children's whistles and puzzles.

CapelApprenticeships

Find out about Capels apprenticeshipschemes which allow your employees

to gain nationally accreditedqualifications while they work.

www.capel.ac.uk08456 122 122

Outdoor PerformanceEquipment Clothing Ltd

UK made all weather clothing for arborists including the Mardale treetop range.


Positive BrandingA family run company specialising incustomised printed and embroidered

workwear. Operating modern computerisedembroidery machinery we can reproduce

your company logo onto workwear,corporatewear, uniforms and PPE (hi-visibility/reflective clothing).

020 8912 1515www.positivebranding.co.uk

Total ARBIndustry magazine

dedicated to Arboriculture.www.totalarb.co.uk

The world-leading manufacturer of forestry, park and garden products

Tel: 01453 820300Fax: 01453 826936


Specialist and hi-tech arboricultural products.Climbing, bracing, lowering, PPE and pruning

equipment. PICUS sonic tomography, IMLmicrodrills, TreeRadar stem/root scanning,

Haglof digital survey devices, TruPulse laser. www.sorbus-intl.co.uk

Herts and EssexBat GroupDisplay of materialand informationcovering theconservation of batsand their roosts.

Authorised dealers for Timberwolf,JLB Groundcare, Stihl, Husqvarna

and others providing full sales, hire, service and parts from

depots across the south east.www.greenplantuk.com

ISC is a world renowned companyspecialising in the design,

development and manufacture ofinnovative solutions in metal.

www.iscwales.com

Stump grinderswww.listonequipment.co.uk

01273 891890

Service and repairs for woodworking and sawmilling machinery including

blade resharp and saleswww.sawmillservices.co.uk

RhizoEcologyThe new age ofarboriculture exploringthe life support of trees inthe arboreal world belowground level.

0845 658 [email protected]

BTS TrainingUnit 16, The Lion Barn, Maitland Road

Needham Market, Ipswich IP6 8NZ01449 720333

[email protected]

MBs Tracked AccessSpecialist tracked narrow access spiderlifts for

hire, from 1 day onwards. With or without trained operator. Ranging from 15 to 50 metres.

Delivered where and when you require.www.mbsgm.com

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CELEBRATION of TREES Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April

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During the past twenty years opportunities for employment in arboricultural and conservationwork have expanded. There is now a steady and increasing demand for staff with practical

skills to contribute to environmental management.Capel Manor College offers enviable experience of sites including our own land, country

parks and private grounds to practice skills and develop projects. Students also benefit froma wide ranging programme of visits to contrasting woodland, freshwater and grassland

habitats, nature reserves and urban greenspace.Alongside full and part-time provision for school leavers and mature entrants,

courses include specialist training in associated practical skills.

FULL-TIME PROGRAMMESFirst Diploma in Countryside and Environment1 year for 4 days a week plus private study andwork placement. Capel Manor

National Certificate in Arboriculture and Forestry1 year for 4 days per week or 2 years for 2 days per week. Capel Manor

National Certificate in Countryside Management1 year for 4 days per week or 2 years for 2 days per week. Capel Manor

National Diploma in Countryside Management2 years for 4 days per week including workplacement. Capel Manor

National Diploma in Arboriculture and Forestry2 years for 4 days per week including workplacement. Capel Manor

PART-TIME PROGRAMMESNVQ 2 Environmental Conservation Landscapes and Ecosystems1 year for 1 day a week plus work experienceor voluntary work. Capel Manor

NVQ 3 Environmental Conservation Landscapes and Ecosystems1-2 years for 3-weekly tutorial and learningsupport. Capel Manor

Royal Forestry Society Diploma in ArboricultureMeeting 1 day each week.

City & Guilds Phase 2 Arboriculture1 year for 1 day per week. Horsenden Farm, West London12 weeks for 3 days a week.18 weeks for 2 days a week.

ABC (Arboricultural Association) Technicians Certificate1 year for 6 hours 1 day per week. Capel Manor

NPTC Pesticide TrainingFoundation (PA1), Hand Held (PA6), Tractor Mounted (PA2)

NPTC Forestry/Arboricultural TrainingCS30-40 Chainsaw, Climbing, Tree Inspection,AO Units, Brushcutters and Strimmers,Chippers, Stump Grinders.

Ranger Skills Certificate (Supervisor level)1-2 years work-based qualification requiring 1 day per month. Starts September 2007. Capel Manor

Ranger Skills Certificate1 year work-based qualification requiring 1 dayper week. Starts September 2007. Capel Manor

ABC (Royal Forestry Society) Certificate of Arboriculture and ISACertified Arborist30 days. Capel Manor

Arboriculture and Countryside ManagementWe also offer National Award and NationalCertificate part-time, 2 days a week over 2years (NC) or one year (NA).

Full and Part-time Courses inARBORICULTURE and

COUNTRYSIDE CONSERVATION

For full details of the courses at Capel Manor College please phone STUDENT REGISTRY on 08456 122 122

Former student, Rob Hopkins (pictured right), works in NatureConservation Management, with the Herts and Middlesex WildlifeTrust. His work involves Nature Conservation Managementcovering woodlands, watercress beds, grasslands and rivers.

visit our new web shop now!www.stantonhope.co.uk

where you can view and buy on-line from the finestrange of Superior Tools and Equipment for theForestry Professional and Arboriculturist very

competitive prices including one-off internet specials

Stanton Hope Ltd11 Seax Court, Southfields, Laindon, Basildon, Essex SS15 6LYEmail: [email protected]: 01268 419141 Fax: 01268 545992

Phone for your copy of our brochure today

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Wild attraction. Bats could beswooping through the dusky skies aboveQueens Park Garden, in London, afterthe creation of a new urban wildlife havenyards from a densely populated housingestate. The wildlife area, which features awildflower meadow, native hedgerow,living willow dome and stag beetleloggery, was recently opened. Experts hope that some of the City ofWestminsters estimated 30,000 bats will be drawn to the wildlife haven.Horticulture Week

Husqvarna has developed the worlds first solar/electric hybrid robotlawnmower that can cut grassunsupervised. Made from 90 percentrecyclable materials, it uses the sameamount of energy as a standard lightbulb and cuts the grass into a fine mulchthat does not need collecting. It uses acable to outline the area to be cut. Headof Design, Towe Ressman, said: This isa glimpse of what gardening will be in thefuture.Horticulture Week

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kewclosed to the public for the first time infour years on Monday 10th Marchbecause of gusting high winds. Arepresentative said: There are somefallen branches but no seriousdamages.Horticulture Week

Society returns to its roots in Hexham after 125 years.A tree-planting ceremony at HexhamAbbey has marked the 125th anniversaryof the Royal Forestry Society, which wasfounded in the town in 1882.

Members of the Society, includingNational President, John Besent, and theChairman of the North East Division,William Salvin, looked on as the Duke ofNorthumberland planted an Englishwalnut tree in the grounds of the Abbey,with a plaque to mark the occasion.

Two plaques were also unveiled tomark previous trees planted by theSociety in 1932 and 1982.

The Society has its roots in Hexhamwhere, 125 years ago, a group ofnurserymen, foresters and land agentsmet at the home of John W Robson, alocal nurseryman, to establish what wasthen the English Arboricultural Society.

In 1905 its name changed to the RoyalForestry Society thanks to the patronageof Edward VII. The royal connection hascontinued ever since, with the Prince ofWales serving as president from198284 and the Queen being thecurrent patron.

The Society believes in the wisemanagement of woodlands and trees. Itsmembers include professional foresters,woodland owners, ecologists, studentsand people who simply love trees andwant to find out more about them.Arboricultural Association Newsletter,Spring 2008

B R A N C H L I N E S

FlorArb Capels unique one-day-a-weekSkills Swap Course was again a soaringsuccess with students.

And this year we welomed our saddlerystudents who are studying for theirCordwainers Diploma.

The arborists were very keen to pass on theirtree climbing climbing skills to the ModernRetail Floristry and Saddlery students.

And the Florists were delighted to show theArborists how to create a circlet head dress. TheArb boys were shown how to make leatherbelts by the Saddlery students and were eachpresented with the finished article.

For full details of all our courses please contactour Student Registry Office for a copy of ourlatest prospectus.

Or better still pop along to our Special Open Day on Saturday 7th June. For yourcomplimentary ticket please give us a ring on08456 122 122.

STIHLS SUPPORT FOR TRAINING Fast TrackArboricultureCourses atGunnersbury Park 12-week courses

(3 days a week) start inSeptember, November and March 2009.

An 18-week course (2 days a week) starts in September.

For full full details please telephone StudentRegistry 08456 122 122.

Swapping skills

Kevin Roy, Stihls Sales Manager (picturedright) for London and the South East, ispictured with Capel Lecturer Adam Sarfas.

Stihl have a commitment to provide collegesand local authorities with training support andthey donated Capel with MS260 and MS 2000T Chasinsaws. They have also suppliededucational dvds, college packages, inter-activevideos, pp equipment for instructors, posters andbanners.

They will also provide equipment at the collegecentres at Crystal Palace and GunnersburyPark where Capel run their Fast TrackArboriculture Courses.

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National Certificate student Richard Noakesis pictured retrieving a large section from atree he was pruning at Capels Forty Hall

Farm Conservation Wood. Richard hadpreviously studied for his First Diploma at thecollege.

The apprenticeship programmeincludes several elements, whichunfortunately for the students doesnot just include climbing andchainsaw operations! So this firstterm has been a mixture of practicaland classroom based activities. Thestudents have successfully passedtheir Application of Number andCommunication exams and havealso passed their Emergency FirstAid. Whilst all this is a requirementof the course it has meant that onlyhalf of the time has been dedicatedto arboriculture training. Despitethis a lot has been achieved and thestudents already feel that they havelearnt new skills.

All apprentices have been taughtthe basics of tree climbing and havebeen involved in aerial rescue

operations. A climbing competitionhas been organised and no doubtthe times will improve significantlyas the course progresses! Theattainment of CS30 and 31 is animportant part of the course andSam Jones, the course tutor, hasalready started teaching this. It hasbeen important to retain theinterest of the apprentices whilstthey have had to concentrate onother aspects of the course.However it is important that wealso give them some skills early inthe course that they can thendevelop in the workplace. Thefeedback from the students so farhas been excellent.

For details of the ArboricultureApprenticeship Scheme phoneLinda Hope on 08456 122 122.

Apprentices doing a good deed for the ScoutsCapel Manor apprentices have just completed a six weekprogramme undertaking clearance work at the Scout CampHeadquarters, in Cuffley, Hertfordshire.

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