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Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Proposed British Standard - Establishing Trees in the Landscape
Up to 25% of newly planted amenity trees fail to establish and reach a semi-mature state. BSi has proposed a new British Standard BS8545, a code of practice for trees from nursery to landscape. The standard will encompass tree production, dispatch, storage, transplanting and maintenance/aftercare until established in the landscape. The standard will aim to recognise this as a conjoined process rather than the disjointed one that it currently is, to increase the success rate of tree planting and establishment.
The standards drafting group lead by Keith Sacre (Barcham Trees) has prepared a brief questionnaire as its first step in its on going consultation process. The questionnaire is currently live at the following link and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. BS8545 Questionnaire.
Labels: BS8545 Questionnaire
Thursday, 9 June 2011
The Arb Show 2011
The Arboricultural Associations annual Arb Show is being held at the Bathurst Estate, Cirencester, on Friday and Saturday 10 - 11 June 2011. Its the countries largest arboricultural trade show with climbing demonstrations, education events and CPD and over 70 exhibitors selling an array of equipment from climbing kit to MEWP and surveying tools to chippers. A fantastic event for both professionals and non-professionals and a chance to catch up with whats happening in the industry. Visit the Arboricultural Association website for full details.
Labels: The Arb Show
Monday, 9 May 2011
ForestXplorer - Forestry Commission iPhone App
The Forestry Commission (FC) England has launched a free iPhone App to find your local woodlands, download trail maps and learn about the trees with an easy to use tree identifier.
App users can search for sites by event or activity, or find basic information such as opening times, things to do, directions and contact details for Forestry Commission Forest Parks.
The app is both fun and educational and includes a photo gallery of common trees found in the UK with unique computer generated tree illustrations. This app allows you to identify trees by their bark, seed/fruit and leaf form.
This is a fantastic app for all users from families who want to find their local FC sites to people who wish to learn more about their surroundings as they explore the forests. The app allows you to carry the forest in your pocket. Download the app today - ForestXplorer.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
BS5837:2005 Trees in Relation to Construction Recommendation - Consultation
The British Standard Institute (BSi) have released BS5837:2005 Trees in Relation to Construction Recommendations for public consultation. This is a first revision of the Standard following its release in 2005. Public consultation is open from now until 30th June 2011 so if you want your say on the proposed changes to BS5837 please follow the link below:
Labels: BS5837:2005 Consultation
Monday, 11 April 2011
Trees People and the Built Environment Research Conference
Urban Tree Research Conference hosted by Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) is nearly upon us and is to be held on 13th & 14th April 2011 in Edgbaston Birmingham. The conference will be attended by a variety of industries including arboriculture, forestry, landscape architecture, environmental consultancy and architects to name but a few, with nearly 400 delegates confirmed from the UK and overseas. The conference is a 2 day event which addresses how urban trees and woodlands have been promoted up the political agenda both at government and local levels. The conference will explore:
- Environmental benefits of trees in urban planning and green infrastructure;
- Economic values of trees in the urban landscape;
- Social benefits and human well being;
- Successfully integrating trees in to the built environment;
- Technical advances in urban tree survival; and
- What actions we need to take for a green future.
For more details and to book a place at the conference visit the ICF website.
Labels: Trees People and the Built Environment Research Conference
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Institute of Chartered Foresters Registered Consultant
Peter Wharton has become the first member of the Wharton Arboriculture team to be a Registered Consultant of the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF). The requirements of the ICF have been fulfilled both on a personal level by Peter and as a company.
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
BS3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommnedations
BS3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommendations has been published. The standard provides general guide in relation to tree works and the management options for established trees (including veteran trees, pollards and hedgerows). Tis full revision of the standard takes into consideration all aspects of current law and legislation directly and indirectly affecting trees.
BS3998:2010 is initially available until the end of January 2011 for a price of £86.00 and following this will be at a cost of £172.00. Following this link to see the full description of the standard. http://shop.bsigroup.com/en/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030089960.
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