Capel Manors

CELEBRATION of TREES
Find out whos exhibiting, pages 611
Find out whats going on, page 8
Find out whos where with the show site plan, page 12
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Dont forget the ISAs AGM takes place on Friday evening
from 5:30pm in the Manor House
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ARBORI CULTURE and COUNTRYSI DE NEWSLETTER I SSUE No. 29 APRI L 2008
BULLSMOOR LANE, ENFIELD, MIDDLESEX EN1 4RQ www.capel.ac.uk J25/M25 08456 122 122
Former student, Bradley
Joyce (pictured right) is now
taking Capels Fast Track
Arboriculture Courses at the
colleges West London site at
Horsenden Farm.
Bradley studied for the
National Diploma having
previously been in in the police
force and working in finance.
The college run a series of 12
week and 18 week arboriculture
courses in West London and
for further information please
phone Student Registry
on 08456 122 122 or our
Gunnersbury Park Centre
020 8993 6266.
CAPELS SKILLS SWAP A SOARING SUCCESS
See story on page 15
Courses on the coast
Coastal management students are pictured undertaking a line
survey on the Essex Wildlife Trusts Fingeringhoe Wick Nature
Reserve. The group were surveying to identify halophytic plant
zonations. See page 3 for details of our Coast Management Unit.
Fast Track
Arboriculture
Enjoy the show
!
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NA, NC & ND countryside management
students recently started a series of visits for
the Coastal Management Unit. The first site at
Walton on the Naze Essex, is arguably one of
most important sites in the UK in terms of
geology, erosion, geomorphology. The base of
the cliffs is made up of Eocene Clay up to 55
million years old. When these were laid down
the UK was further south and much warmer
with tropical seas, Sharks and Sequoias. On
top of this is the Red Crag deposits which are
up to 3 million years old; here the UK was
cooler the fossils are made up mainly of shells
and lay in an oxidised bed. This site is
important for the countrysiders for several
reasons as it visibly demonstrates key
processes such as:
Slumping or Rotational Slip where water
percolates down through the crag and onto the
Eocene clay as this is porous but impermeable the
crag simply slips off and onto the foreshore.
Flanking & Scouring where water gets behind
hard wall defences and causes damage. These
processes are accentuated by isostatic recovery from
the last ice age Essex is sinking whilst sea level is
rising.
On a conservation level the cliffs are a geological
SSSi site due to the beds and fossils present. The
cliff erosion is encroaching on a 18C look out tower
of local historical importance. For some this is
important in terms of loss of cultural assets in the
absence of no further protection. From a defence
viewpoint we could ask how much would it cost to
defend such areas. At sites like Walton the
geomorphological processes occurring may mean
that the coast is simply too costly and too complex to
prevent from eroding.
Our picture below shows the plight of the WWII
bunkers these were not so long ago on the cliff top!
We wonder what the cliffs would have looked like in
the 18C when the tower was built? Moreover, where
will this part of the coast end up?
Andy Copsey
Lecturer in Countryside
Coastal Management Unit
Treemendous
landing
Over 1,500 young elm
trees recently landed at
Gatwick Airport, many
for immediate despatch
across the UK.
The trees were shipped in
from the USA by Dorset-
based Knoll Gardens as
part of the nurserys
campaign to restore the elm
across the British Isles.
Millions of English elms
have been lost to the
ravages of Dutch Elm
Disease since the 1970s and
Knolls owner, Neil Lucas is
hoping that these disease
tolerant Princeton Elms
(Ulmus americana
Princeton), will play a part
in restoring some of this
lost heritage.
We have to accept that
we will never replace the
millions of elms we have
already lost, said Neil.
But these Princeton Elms
will help us make a start,
and Ive been delighted by
the orders we have already
received.
The Prince of Wales has
already taken delivery of
over 60 Princeton Elms for
a new avenue at Highgrove
House, and our latest order
has just been despatched to
Rugby School for planting
in the very close where
William Webb Ellis first
invented the game of rugby
football.
At Rugby, as on the
Highgrove Estate, many
elms were lost and these
plantings are typical of a
nationwide desire to both
reclaim our heritage and
restore the Elm throughout
the British Isles.
A mature Princeton Elm,
though with larger leaves
than the classic English
elm, has a beautiful outline
that lends itself to use
either as a single specimen
tree or as an avenue.
Princeton has also been
proved to be incredibly
disease tolerant. Eighty-
year-old Princeton Elms
create magnificent avenues
in the USA and remain in
perfect condition to this day.
It is this combination of
disease tolerance and
proven longevity that make
the Princeton Elm unique.
The recently arrived
container-grown whips are
available only from Knoll
Gardens. Despatched with
full planting and growing
instructions, they cost just
35 for a 3ft tree. As they
grow up to 6 foot each year
It is easy to see just how
quickly they are able to
make their mark on the
landscape and replace little
of our lost heritage as they
grow.
You can now order
Princeton Elms online at
www.knollgardens.co.uk, or
call Knoll Gardens direct on
01202 873931.
Arboricultural Association
Newsletter, Spring 2008
CONFERENCE
Thursday 22nd May 2008 at The Town Hall, Reading RG1 1QH
The bark of a tree can be damaged by people and their machines, animals or
natural events. Sometimes this is done deliberately to coerce the tree into a
particular growth pattern, or to limit its life. More often the damage is not
welcome, and the subsequent effects on the tree have to be managed.
Those responsible for trees should be equipped to: identify real threats to trees; protect
trees 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 particular
interest to: local authority tree officers; estate managers; tree wardens; landscape
contractors; 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 admin@treehelp.info.
RING BARKING
the impact on
trees of damage
to the bark
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Chainsaw
Cs 30: Maintain the chainsaw and
cross-cut and stack produce
maximum guide bar length of
380mm (15")
This unit covers the routine
maintenance required for petrol
driven chainsaws in workshop and
field conditions including safe
starting procedures and pre-work
checks also the cross-cutting and
stacking 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: 397
Cs 31: Felling of small trees
maximum recommended guide bar
length of 380mm (15")
This unit covers the felling and
processing of small trees whose
effective diameter at felling height is
between 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 in
one 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: 747
Cs 34: Clear individual
windblown trees
This unit covers removal of individual
windblown trees that are still attached
to 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.
Arboriculture
Cs 38: Basic tree climbing and
perform aerial rescue
This unit covers basic tree climbing
techniques and includes the
minimum requirements for a grounds
person working with a climber in
arboriculture.
Duration of course: 5 days
Time: 09.00 - 16.30
Max no. of candidates: 4
Dates: 12 - 16 May 2008
9 - 13 June 2008
7 - 11 July 2008
Training price: 603
Registration and
Assessment price: 134
TOTAL PRICE: 737
Level 3: Certificate of competence
in the thorough examination of
Arboricultural equipment
This course is designed for people
who are required to inspect
arboricultural equipment under
LOLER requirements.
Duration of course: 2 days
Time: 09.00 - 16.30
Max no. of candidates: 8
Dates: TBA
TOTAL PRICE: Please contact us
for details
LANTRA Basic tree inspection
This course introduces participants to
the principals involved in assessing
Tree health and safety and identifying
hazardous trees.
Duration of course: 1 day
Time: 09.00 - 16.30
Max no. of candidates: 12
Dates: TBA
TOTAL PRICE: 200
Ground-based
Arboriculture
Level 2: Certificate of competence
in brushwood chipper operation
This 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: 392
Level 2: Certificate of competence
in stump grinding operations
This course is designed for people
who have responsibility in operating
stump grinders, the course is
directed to the use of pedestrian
controlled 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: 392
Level 2: Certificate of competence
in brushcutting operations
This course has been developed for
people who use brushcutters and can
be tailored to suit either clearing saw
or 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 Course
Programme.For full details
please phone Debbie Simmons
08456 122 122 ext 245 or
check our website
www.capel.ac.uk/shortcourses
I Queensland Arboricultural
Association Inc. Negotiations between
the Arboricultural Association (AA) and
the Queensland Arboricultural Association
(QAA) in Australia have resulted in the
signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between the two
organisations.
QAA President, Mr Scott Hanley,
signed the MoU on 14 November 2007 in
the presence of Mr Quentin Nichols at the
QAAs Executive Committee Meeting.
The MoU is the culmination of the
close working relationship formed in
recent years between the organisations
and comprehensively outlines the means
for sharing of information, achieving
common goals and guidance on
implementing industry initiatives.
The AA has been particularly helpful in
our quest to improving Occupational
Health and Safety in our industry, said
QAA President Scott Hanley.
The QAA are delighted to have been
able to work with the AA in achieving this
relationship and recognise the support
and commitment shown by the AA as a
giant leap forward for the QAA and its
members.
This is an important milestone for the
QAA and we look forward to working with
the AA for the overall benefit of the
Amenity Tree Industry said QAA
President Scott Hanley.
Arboricultural Association
Newsletter 2008
I New National Forestry Committee
Member. The Forestry Commissioners
have appointed William Weston as a non-
executive member of their National
Committee for England.
Mr Weston, who now works as an
adviser specialising in heritage, culture,
recreation and landscape, was formerly
the Chief Executive of the Royal Parks
Agency. He established the Royal Parks
Foundation an independent charity
supporting and devolving projects within
the London Parks, and developed
Regents Park as a key sports facility. He
is a member and Planning Committee
Deputy Chairman of the Yorkshire Dales
National Park Authority.
He has also served as General
Manager for the Royal Shakespeare
Company and Executive Director of the
West Yorkshire Playhouse.
Mr Weston said, I hope that my broad
experience, coupled with an interest in
conservation and sustainability, will
enhance the work of the England
National Committee. It is a privilege to
work alongside the other members to
ensure the countrys trees and woodlands
are able to meet the challenges of the
21st century, and to protect and expand
our valuable woodland heritage.
Forestry Journal
I Arborists to find new products in
new STIHL 2008 catalogue. Available
now, the 2008 STIHL catalogue is a
fact-packed 220 page guide to its
extensive product range. That range is
expanding even more this year, with a
number of new products dedicated to
forestry and arb professionals. The
worlds number 1 chainsaw brand, STIHL
is renowned for leading many of the
technological advances that make a
professional users work more efficient,
easier and safer. Those professionals can
browse through a wide range of
chainsaws all available with a choice of
high quality guide bars, chains and
special features. And they will welcome
new clothing arriving this year, including
new protective boots, the first STIHL
arborists climbing helmet and smart new
amenity wear.
The new STIHL catalogue is available
free of charge from authorised dealers,
via its website www.stihl.co.uk or by
calling freephone 0800 137574 and
quoting PRSTP.
B RA NC H L I NE 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
difcult 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.
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Arborecology
Combining Arboriculture
and Ecology to offer
consultancy, site
supervision, training and
practical assistance.
www.arborecology.co.uk
Tel: 0845 658 1400
Pollution reducing inert long life fuels
(including pre mixed 2 stroke) which minimise
operator health risks, reduce environmental
damage and prolong machine life.
Tel: 01929 551557 www.aaoil.co.uk
Email: tony@aaoil.co.uk
Aspen
Green
Fuels
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 9BG
Tel: 01707 649018 www.bartlett.com
By Appointment
To Her Majesty The Queen
Tree Surgeons
The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company Ltd
T/A Southern Tree Surgeons
Crawley
Carry chainsaws, climbing and
rigging equipment, PPE safety
clothing, hand tools etc.
We pride ourselves on our high
levels of service and
exceptionally low prices.
6A Longhurst Road, London SE13 5LP
020 8852 9668
enquiries@frjonesandson.co.uk
Arborist equipment including the latest
Yale, New England and Stihl machines
Newpond Road, Peasmarsh,
Guildford GU3 1JR
Tel: 01483 561362
www.honeybros.com
HONEY BROTHERS LIMITED
The International Society
of Arboriculture (ISA) is
the worlds biggest group
of professional arborists
with over 14,000 members
distributed throughout
38 chapters across the
5 continents.
www.isa-arboriculture.org
Prochip
Arboricultural
Machinery Ltd
Unit 12 Tomo Business Park
Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5AY
01449 770044
prochip@tiscali.co.uk
Rustic Mushrooms
Woodland mushroom growing kits,
ready to grow logs, mushroom
products and seeds.
Cherry Trees, Gyhll Road, Heathfield
East Sussex TN21 0AG
01435 860935
rustic_mushrooms@btinternet.com
Showcase of the UKs
leading Arboricultural
Organisation dedicated
to advancing the science
of arboriculture
for the public benefit,
and representing British
Arboriculture and
Arboriculturalists
Be a winner with Venables!
Last year Venables Treecare ran a competition to guess the
age of the tree to win a bottle of champagne. This year make
sure you pay Venables Treecare a visit as once again theyre
running a great competition during the show. Test your
knowledge with an all things trees picture competition. The
lucky winner will be presented with an English tree between
6 - 8ft which will be planted somewhere in the local
community in the Autumn.
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Stanton Hope
The first name in
FORESTRY EQUIPMENT
visit our web shop NOW!
www.stantonhope.co.uk
for the finest range in superior tools and equipment for
the FORESTRY, PROFESSIONAL and ARBORIST
STANTON HOPE LTD, 11 SEAX COURT, SOUTHFIELDS, LAINDON, BASILDON, ESSEX SS15 6LY
Email: sales@stantonhope.co.uk TEL: 01268 419141 FAX: 01268 545992
The Absolute Arb Company
Experienced independent
training providers
Tel: 01772 623588 Mob: 07879 658047
Email: info@theabsolutearbcompany.com
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 5JG
01707 876 356 www.venablestrees.com
Vermeer UK offer a full
range of woodchippers and
stump grinders for the
professional arborist and are
able to support you with a
range of accessories and
spares to keep you working
and earning.
Wedlake Originals
CHRISTOPHER WEDLAKE
On the Register of Professional Turners Guild
of Essex Craftsmen
Telephone: 01279 835744
Email: christopher.wedlake@ntlworld.com
Wills Chainsaw
Sculptures
Chainsaw carving demonstrations
and items for sale
07763 055151
chainsawcarver@mail.com
Winchester Garden Machinery Ltd
WGM Ltd are suppliers of professional equipment
for the arboricultural industry. We offer only the
very best products at competitive prices.
Fair Lane off Alresford Road
Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1HF
01962 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 Compaction
Equipment, GreenMech Chippers, Ingersoll Rand
Compressors, Merlo Telehandlers, Mustang Skid Steer
Loaders, Neuson Dumpers, Takeuchi Mini Excavators
and Thwaites Dumpers.
Visit our website to find the contact details for your
nearest 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 Farm
Raglan, Monmouth NP15 2BT
01291 691123
www.safetytechnology.co.uk
Tree climbing, roping, rigging
and associated equipment supplies
2 Portway Road, Twyford
Buckinghamshire MK18 4EE
01296 738459
info@treeworker.co.uk
4551 Rixon Road, Wellingborough
Northamptonshire NN8 4BA
Tel: 01933 274400 Fax: 01933 274403
www.vermeeruk.co.uk
Woodturning, display of hand turned
wooden items including fruit, pens
and kaleidascopes
Clive Barford Limited
Dumpers Drove, Horton Heath, Southampton SO50 7DP
Tel: 02380 693730 Fax: 02380 696834
enquiries@cbl.co.uk
www.cbl.co.uk
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CELEBRATION 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 Climbing
Competition sponsored
by Treeworker
Once again the ISA are holding their
Student Tree Climbing Competition at
the show, sponsored by Treeworker.
Youll see students from Capel Manor,
Myerscough, Sparsholt, Moulton,
Merrist Wood and Plumpton taking
part in the Belayed Speed Climb,
Work Climb, Foot Locking and Throw
Line in order to reach the Masters
Challenge. This is the championship
round of the competition where the
top four men and top four women
from the preliminary rounds advance
to compete for the title.
Treeworker have been a long term
supporter of tree climbing competitions
since they began in the UK in 1995.
Theyre very pleased to be able to support
the Student Climbing Championship for
2008 & wish everyone attending the show
a great day.
You can contact Treeworker using the
Mob: 07971 830331 Tel: 01296 738459
Email: info@treeworker.co.uk
Web: www.treeworker.co.uk
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Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April
y Husqvarna
Absolute Arb Company
Over both days instructors from the
Absolute Arb Company will be running an
open tree climbing workshop for all tree
care professionals. This workshop will
have on display a range of new equipment
on the market and allow Arborists to get
hands on with the equipment trying new
techniques and climbing systems.
Instructors will be on hand to offer any
advice, guidance, hints or tips to tree care
professionals who may have an interest in
any of the systems on display.
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Wood-Mizer
Suppliers of mobile and static sawmills,
secondary processing equipment, kilns,
blades and small log processing lines.
Tel: 01622 813201
www.woodmizer.co.uk
info@wmuk.net
Agria Werke
GmbH
Agria are showing part of their extensive
range of two wheel tractors and
implements along with single purpose
machines for landscape parkland and
woodland management
www.agria.de
BB SYSTEMS LTD
Software products for equipment
maintenance recording and tree
surveys. Specialists in RFID tagging for
equipment and tree identification.
www.bbsystems.co.uk
Forestry Journal
Magazine promoting
the wise management of
trees and woods.
www.forestryjournal.co.uk
CELEBRATION of TREES Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April
THE SAWPOD
The unique pruning saw holder
is revolutionising the way tree
surgeons are attaching their
pruning saws! The harness had
been the popular place to fix
scabbards containing hand saws
but now there is another way:
...the Sawpod pruning saw
holder.
The list of stockists is growing and
includes major arb kit suppliers
throughout the UK, Europe and the
USA. Come and see why it will make
your life in the tree easier. Stockists
include Treeworker, Honey Bros,
Stanton Hope, FR Jones, Buxtons...
and most of the tree surgery dealers!
New concept harness designed for Arborists
TreeFlex has been designed as a custom harness for the specific needs of
today's modern arborist. The combined efforts of experienced arborists,
safety technologists and remedial personal trainers within the TreeFlex
team, 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 any
other work at height, we believe that harnesses (and many other tools) currently on
the market are not fulfilling the requirements of ergonomic activity in trees as well
as 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 that
some harnesses impose. Flexibility and strength have been incorporated into a
versatile design, to help ensure that your daily work station is as ergonomic and safe
as 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 on
their stand at the show and see the
harness in action or visit
www.safetytechnology.co.uk.
Go Roots
Offer 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 contracting
association is the leading
professional trade
association within UK
forestry. A not-for-profit
pressure group driven by
its members, providing a
platform for individuals
to air their views.
www.fcauk.com
members@fcauk.com
Bandit range of woodchippers
and stump grinders
www.globalrecycling.eu
0870 770 8540
Consulting
Arborist Society
Professional body of
consulting arborists
giving members
access to seminars,
courses, discounts
and online listing of
their services.
www.consultingarboristsociety.com
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Larensa
Tastings and sales of
light fruit Schnapps.
Meade Machines
Postpuncher: 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
Norsey
Woodland
crafts
Demonstrating/selling stick making,
spoon carving, rustic furniture,
children's whistles and puzzles.
Capel
Apprenticeships
Find out about Capels apprenticeship
schemes which allow your employees
to gain nationally accredited
qualifications while they work.
www.capel.ac.uk
08456 122 122
Outdoor Performance
Equipment Clothing Ltd
UK made all weather clothing
for arborists including the
Mardale treetop range.
01772 722513
sales@mardale.com
www.mardale.com
Positive Branding
A family run company specialising in
customised printed and embroidered
workwear. Operating modern computerised
embroidery machinery we can reproduce
your company logo onto workwear,
corporatewear, uniforms and PPE
(hi-visibility/reflective clothing).
020 8912 1515
www.positivebranding.co.uk
Total ARB
Industry magazine
dedicated to Arboriculture.
www.totalarb.co.uk
The world-leading manufacturer of
forestry, park and garden products
Tel: 01453 820300
Fax: 01453 826936
Email: info.husqvarna@husqvarna.co.uk
www.husqvarna.co.uk
Specialist and hi-tech arboricultural products.
Climbing, bracing, lowering, PPE and pruning
equipment. PICUS sonic tomography, IML
microdrills, TreeRadar stem/root scanning,
Haglof digital survey devices, TruPulse laser.
www.sorbus-intl.co.uk
Herts
and Essex
Bat Group
Display of material
and information
covering the
conservation of bats
and 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 company
specialising in the design,
development and manufacture of
innovative solutions in metal.
www.iscwales.com
Stump grinders
www.listonequipment.co.uk
01273 891890
Service and repairs for woodworking
and sawmilling machinery including
blade resharp and sales
www.sawmillservices.co.uk
RhizoEcology
The new age of
arboriculture exploring
the life support of trees in
the arboreal world below
ground level.
0845 658 1400
advice@rhizoecology.com
www.rhizoecology.com
BTS Training
Unit 16, The Lion Barn, Maitland Road
Needham Market, Ipswich IP6 8NZ
01449 720333
enquiries@btsgroupuk.com
www.btsgroupuk.com
MBs Tracked Access
Specialist 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 conservation
work 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 from
a 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 PROGRAMMES
First Diploma in
Countryside and Environment
1 year for 4 days a week plus private study and
work placement. Capel Manor
National Certificate in
Arboriculture and Forestry
1 year for 4 days per week or 2 years for 2 days
per week. Capel Manor
National Certificate in
Countryside Management
1 year for 4 days per week or 2 years for 2 days
per week. Capel Manor
National Diploma in
Countryside Management
2 years for 4 days per week including work
placement. Capel Manor
National Diploma in
Arboriculture and Forestry
2 years for 4 days per week including work
placement. Capel Manor
PART-TIME PROGRAMMES
NVQ 2 Environmental Conservation
Landscapes and Ecosystems
1 year for 1 day a week plus work experience
or voluntary work. Capel Manor
NVQ 3 Environmental Conservation
Landscapes and Ecosystems
1-2 years for 3-weekly tutorial and learning
support. Capel Manor
Royal Forestry Society Diploma
in Arboriculture
Meeting 1 day each week.
City & Guilds Phase 2 Arboriculture
1 year for 1 day per week.
Horsenden Farm, West London
12 weeks for 3 days a week.
18 weeks for 2 days a week.
ABC (Arboricultural Association)
Technicians Certificate
1 year for 6 hours 1 day per week. Capel Manor
NPTC Pesticide Training
Foundation (PA1), Hand Held (PA6),
Tractor Mounted (PA2)
NPTC Forestry/Arboricultural Training
CS30-40 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 Certificate
1 year work-based qualification requiring 1 day
per week. Starts September 2007. Capel Manor
ABC (Royal Forestry Society)
Certificate of Arboriculture and ISA
Certified Arborist
30 days. Capel Manor
Arboriculture and
Countryside Management
We also offer National Award and National
Certificate part-time, 2 days a week over 2
years (NC) or one year (NA).
Full and Part-time Courses in
ARBORICULTURE 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 Nature
Conservation Management, with the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife
Trust. His work involves Nature Conservation Management
covering 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 finest
range of Superior Tools and Equipment for the
Forestry Professional and Arboriculturist very
competitive prices including one-off internet specials
Stanton Hope Ltd
11 Seax Court, Southfields,
Laindon, Basildon, Essex SS15 6LY
Email: sales@stantonhope.co.uk
Tel: 01268 419141 Fax: 01268 545992
Phone for your copy of
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DELTA
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I Wild attraction. Bats could be
swooping through the dusky skies above
Queens Park Garden, in London, after
the creation of a new urban wildlife haven
yards from a densely populated housing
estate. The wildlife area, which features a
wildflower meadow, native hedgerow,
living willow dome and stag beetle
loggery, was recently opened.
Experts hope that some of the City of
Westminsters estimated 30,000 bats
will be drawn to the wildlife haven.
Horticulture Week
I Husqvarna has developed the
worlds first solar/electric hybrid robot
lawnmower that can cut grass
unsupervised. Made from 90 percent
recyclable materials, it uses the same
amount of energy as a standard light
bulb and cuts the grass into a fine mulch
that does not need collecting. It uses a
cable to outline the area to be cut. Head
of Design, Towe Ressman, said: This is
a glimpse of what gardening will be in the
future.
Horticulture Week
I The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
closed to the public for the first time in
four years on Monday 10th March
because of gusting high winds. A
representative said: There are some
fallen branches but no serious
damages.
Horticulture Week
I Society returns to its roots
in Hexham after 125 years.
A tree-planting ceremony at Hexham
Abbey has marked the 125th anniversary
of the Royal Forestry Society, which was
founded in the town in 1882.
Members of the Society, including
National President, John Besent, and the
Chairman of the North East Division,
William Salvin, looked on as the Duke of
Northumberland planted an English
walnut tree in the grounds of the Abbey,
with a plaque to mark the occasion.
Two plaques were also unveiled to
mark previous trees planted by the
Society in 1932 and 1982.
The Society has its roots in Hexham
where, 125 years ago, a group of
nurserymen, foresters and land agents
met at the home of John W Robson, a
local nurseryman, to establish what was
then the English Arboricultural Society.
In 1905 its name changed to the Royal
Forestry Society thanks to the patronage
of Edward VII. The royal connection has
continued ever since, with the Prince of
Wales serving as president from
198284 and the Queen being the
current patron.
The Society believes in the wise
management of woodlands and trees. Its
members include professional foresters,
woodland owners, ecologists, students
and people who simply love trees and
want to find out more about them.
Arboricultural Association Newsletter,
Spring 2008
B RA NC H L I NE S
FlorArb Capels unique one-day-a-week
Skills Swap Course was again a soaring
success with students.
And this year we welomed our saddlery
students who are studying for their
Cordwainers Diploma.
The arborists were very keen to pass on their
tree climbing climbing skills to the Modern
Retail Floristry and Saddlery students.
And the Florists were delighted to show the
Arborists how to create a circlet head dress. The
Arb boys were shown how to make leather
belts by the Saddlery students and were each
presented with the finished article.
For full details of all our courses please contact
our Student Registry Office for a copy of our
latest prospectus.
Or better still pop along to our Special
Open Day on Saturday 7th June. For your
complimentary ticket please give us a ring on
08456 122 122.
STIHLS SUPPORT FOR TRAINING
Fast Track
Arboriculture
Courses at
Gunnersbury Park
12-week courses
(3 days a week) start in
September, November
and March 2009.
An 18-week course
(2 days a week) starts
in September.
For full full details
please telephone Student
Registry 08456 122 122.
Swapping skills
Kevin Roy, Stihls Sales Manager (pictured
right) for London and the South East, is
pictured with Capel Lecturer Adam Sarfas.
Stihl have a commitment to provide colleges
and local authorities with training support and
they donated Capel with MS260 and
MS 2000T Chasinsaws. They have also supplied
educational dvds, college packages, inter-active
videos, pp equipment for instructors, posters and
banners.
They will also provide equipment at the college
centres at Crystal Palace and Gunnersbury
Park where Capel run their Fast Track
Arboriculture Courses.
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National Certificate student Richard Noakes
is pictured retrieving a large section from a
tree he was pruning at Capels Forty Hall
Farm Conservation Wood. Richard had
previously studied for his First Diploma at the
college.
The apprenticeship programme
includes several elements, which
unfortunately for the students does
not just include climbing and
chainsaw operations! So this first
term has been a mixture of practical
and classroom based activities. The
students have successfully passed
their Application of Number and
Communication exams and have
also passed their Emergency First
Aid. Whilst all this is a requirement
of the course it has meant that only
half of the time has been dedicated
to arboriculture training. Despite
this a lot has been achieved and the
students already feel that they have
learnt new skills.
All apprentices have been taught
the basics of tree climbing and have
been involved in aerial rescue
operations. A climbing competition
has been organised and no doubt
the times will improve significantly
as the course progresses! The
attainment of CS30 and 31 is an
important part of the course and
Sam Jones, the course tutor, has
already started teaching this. It has
been important to retain the
interest of the apprentices whilst
they have had to concentrate on
other aspects of the course.
However it is important that we
also give them some skills early in
the course that they can then
develop in the workplace. The
feedback from the students so far
has been excellent.
For details of the Arboriculture
Apprenticeship Scheme phone
Linda Hope on 08456 122 122.
Apprentices doing a
good deed for the Scouts
Capel Manor apprentices have just completed a six week
programme undertaking clearance work at the Scout Camp
Headquarters, in Cuffley, Hertfordshire.