We are excited to announce this one-day workshop run jointly between The Arboricultural Association and Focus on Forestry First.
This is a one-day 'signposting' course to help arborists improve their understanding of arboriculture's wide range of knowledge topics: tree id, physiology, pruning, decay, biomechanics and much more.
Objectives
When you have completed this course you should be able to do the following:
Describe the range of subject areas in modern arboriculture
Recognise the level of knowledge necessary to work at a professional standard
Explain the principles of tree identification, physiology and biomechanics
Identify requirements for correct pruning practices
Describe the range of tree decay fungi, pests and diseases
List legal requirements, including tree protection legislation
Explain the environmental topics affecting arboriculture
Follow up relevant topics through further training and other sources of information and advice
Instructor
Simon Cox
Who should attend?
Anyone working within the arboricultural industry that has not benefitted from formal, academic training
Suitable for those preparing for AA Approved Contractor status
Potential delegates for the Professional Tree Inspection course, to guide their knowledge base to an appropriate level
Those wanting to advance their arboricultural knowledge as part of their career progression
Those entering the industry
This course entitles you to CEU's see this link
Programme
Tree identification
Tree physiology
Tree pruning practices
Principal decay fungi, pests and diseases
Tree biomechanics
Tree protections (TPOs, conservation areas, planning conditions, felling licences)
Trees and Common Law
Trees on development sites
Trees and buildings
Trees and wildlife/ecological issues
Sources of further help and advice
Point of contact
If you have any issues booking this event please contact - knowledgetransfer@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk
Cost (booking fee)
£20
Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.
Refreshments and lunch are provided
This workshop is also being held 2020:
South Wales – 3rd March 2020