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23/03/2018
15:59
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VETcert Videos: Further guidance on the management of veteran trees
These videos were produced by the Ancient Tree Forum and other partners in the VETcert project to encourage good practice in the management
of ancient and other veteran
trees. The titles on practical management cover the following topics (view below): Introduction to...
27/08/2019
13:48
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Bats and trees: Who does what where!
There are currently 18 species
of bats resident in the UK, many
of which use
trees in their daily activities. Just as people use
trees for different purposes, different bat species use
trees in different ways. Food: The UK’’s bats are all insectivorous. As
trees encoura...
19/03/2018
11:22
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What should I do to make sure that Bats are not affected?
All British Bat species are protected by law and many bats roost in
trees; although some bat species have adapted to living in buildings,
trees still remain important throughout the year for most
of the UK’s 16 species. Suitable
trees are becoming fewer and further between ...
24/11/2015
08:33
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How close to my house should a tree be?
In spite
of what you may read in newspapers or be told by insurance companies, there are no fixed minimum recommended distances that you should plant
trees of certain species from buildings. When choosing a tree or
trees to plant, you should give careful consideration to des...
23/11/2015
16:58
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What is the Helliwell system and how much is a “point”?
The Helliwell System is one
of several methods
of placing a monetary value on the visual amenity provided by individual
trees and/or woodland. It has been extensively used in court cases, insurance claims and public inquiries to place visual amenity values on individual tree...
24/11/2015
15:34
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What are the working regulations for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment )?
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations, 1992 What is it? The PPE regulations require that employers provide suitable protective equipment to employees except where the risk has been adequately controlled by other means which are equally or more effective. W...
25/11/2015
10:15
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Studying Arboriculture
Arborists can attain a host
of qualifications, from City & Guilds CS tickets all the way up to Masters and PhDs. Depending on which aspect
of managing
trees you want to work in you can find out what you need to do here.
25/03/2019
14:08
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Atypical Myopathy Joint Position Statement
Arboricultural Association and British Horse Society joint policy statement on: Felling
of Sycamore
trees in relation to Atypical Myopathy : A statement for arborists and horse owners Introduction It has been proven that
trees provide us with many benefits and have a sign...
29/01/2018
08:59
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So what can we expect if we find ourselves in breach of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 act?
Magistrates’ Courts operate a tiered fines system dependent on the seriousness
of the offence. This could be up to £5000 or for the most serious offences an unlimited amount. Other alternative punishments issued by Magistrates’ Courts include a community sentence like unpaid ...
24/11/2015
09:03
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