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Our three presenters – Julian Hight, Archie Miles and Mat Shute –...
I have the sad duty of announcing the passing of Simon James Herbert on 29th...
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Seven riders on a the 12-mile charity bike ride around Brighton.
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The day comprises a workshop made up of five events showing different...
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The Association is currently in discussions with key stakeholders regarding a...
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The Arboricultural Association is pleased to announce that Dr Emma Gilmartin...
Each year the Arboricultural Association offers a grant to support research...
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Revision of Work at Height Guidance
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After several years of investigation, development and negotiation, the Health...
The Arboricultural Association were very keen to give me the best experience...
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The Association of Tree Officers, formerly known as the National Association...
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We were very pleased to bring the UK&ITCC climbing competition and the...
The second edition of the National Tree Safety Group (NTSG) Guidance is now...
This year’s Arboricultural Association 56th Annual Conference saw a...
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We are thrilled to announce the 1st International Arboriculture Conference...
Additional £1 million made available for arboriculture and forestry...
The Forestry Commission has made changes to its consultation process on...
Kinga Chudziak and Cecily Withall win Best Student and Young arboricultural...
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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in partnership with the charity The...
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We will be reviewing our current targets and objectives as a core group.
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In our third feature about the Arboricultural Journal, we touch on issues of...
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We can now feedback the varied responses we received and respond to some of...
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