Category Archives: General Forum

AGM for 2016 cancelled to 8th February 2017

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Following a number of set backs the Board of Directors have agreed to cancel this years AGM and Seminar day and have resolved to reschedule the event for 8th February 2017.

Whilst we make every effort to maintain current awareness, legeslative change and revisions in documents and standards we all refer to as part of our respective jobs, it is very difficult trying to compile training days and field trips whilst still undertaking our daily roles as Tree Officers and similar. Please be assured that the BoD are working towards constructing a training and seminar day within the next few months and hope to bring news of this soon, so please keep checking in with us to see whats new and any dates that have been set.

As a voluntary organisation we are constantly looking for people to get involved and would appeal to anyone who thinks they may have something to contribute to our cause to get in touch and we will gladly take a look at any suggestions you may have or offers of your time to contribute to the MTOA. Please feel free to get in touch.

Austerity is affecting us all and now, more than ever we should be pulling together and advising one another of initiatives and ways of saving money or changing the way we do things to secure not only our jobs but the trees within our respective care and communities. We should all be ‘hooking up’ with the ‘health and wellbeing’ departmwents within our councils and boroughs given the positive affect that trees have on our mental and physical wellbeing.

So please get in touch with any ideas, comments or offers to assist, always welcome.

 

Harrogate Borough Council – Tree Surveyor Post (Temporary Casual or Self-Employed)

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Harrogate Borough Council is looking to fill the role of Tree Surveyor on a temporary casual or self-employed basis.  Ideally we are looking for a professionally qualified Arborist, to at least NC Level, who must be able to work under their own initiative.   They must possess a working knowledge of computerised tree management systems, preferably Treewise, and be conversant with, or a licenced user of Quantified Tree Risk Assessment – or tree risk assessment systems and principles in general.  They should also be experienced in tree inspection techniques with a good knowledge of tree pest and disease identification and tree hazard assessment.  In addition they should also be able to recommend appropriate tree works in accordance with good management practice and relevant British Standards.
If you, or anybody you may know of, would be interested in this then please give me a call, or pass on my details, and I would be happy to discuss it further.

E: paul.casey@harrogate.gov.uk

T: 01423 500 600 (Ext 51012)

The Tree Council – Rooted in The Community

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40th Anniversary National Tree Week

Saturday 28th November – Sunday 6th December

 

ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITY

 

The strength and wellbeing of urban and rural communities alike is rooted in its trees. Strong healthy trees are a mark of a strong healthy community, and to continue to grow strong together, it’s essential for communities to keep on planting trees.
This is why, each winter, The Tree Council inspires thousands of people across Britain to join forces and plant upwards of a million trees during National Tree Week – the UK’s largest tree festival.
Launched in 1975, National Tree Week is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
The campaign has its roots in the national response to the Dutch Elm Disease crisis of the 1960s, which destroyed millions of trees. Communities across the UK answered the call to help replenish their depleted treescapes by taking part in the groundbreaking Plant a Tree in ‘73 initiative. Following the campaign’s success, The Tree Council was founded and the first ever National Tree Week took place two years later.
40 years on, and we are once again facing a major threat to our trees in the form of ash dieback. To stem the damage to our landscapes and neighbourhoods, it is more essential than ever that we grow more trees in our parks, streets, woods and green spaces.
Tree planting activities and workshops are taking place around the country organised by schools, community groups, The Tree Council’s member organisations and its volunteer Tree Wardens. Details can be found on The Tree Council’s interactive ‘Near You’ map, while tips for hosting an event and a downloadable poster to promote it are also available via the website: http://www.treecouncil.org.uk.
‘With forty years of successful growth behind it, National Tree Week has become firmly rooted in the calendar of hundreds of community groups around the UK,’ said Pauline Buchanan Black, Director-General of The Tree Council. ‘To mark the 40th anniversary of this important campaign, we want to celebrate Britain’s rich heritage of tree-planting and applaud the commitment of communities that really value their trees.’

Slack Lining on Trees

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Has anyone been approached to get formal permission for this activity? It’s getting more popular and most people just do it on parks without any consent.

However, there is some evidence to suggest it does cause damage to the trees, either direct bark or the vascular system.

Any posts appreciated.

 

Summer Seminar 10th June – Postponed

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Unfortunately we have had to postpone this event till a latter date in the year. Please bear with us on this and as soon as we have a new date we will post it here.

The MTOA have compiled another great value, educational and awareness day in the heart of the Midlands.

Looking at one of the largest research projects involving trees right here in the Midlands, what we do with our trees once they have been felled and recognising our urban forests in context with the way we live today.

So to be inspired and enthused by these eye opening approaches to how we manage our trees please see the attached flyers (word and pdf formats) and book your place today (or tomorrow). Places may be available for a fellow colleague (maybe Highways, Planning or your Environmental teams) to also see just a little of what amazing contributions trees can make to our respective environments  Bi day flyer Bi day flyer .

Specific details of the exact location of this seminar within the University will be forwarded to delegates in due course.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Short-term Climbing Opportunity Available

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Harrogate Borough Council may have a short-term climbing opportunity for a qualified climber, and I was wondering whether any of you knew of anybody currently looking for such an opportunity?  I can’t say for certain at this time but it would likely be between the dates of the 25 February – 31 March 2015, possibly shorter or longer (actual dates to be confirmed later).  The council operates a 4-day week during this period, i.e. Friday’s are non-working days.  The contract would be for a 30 hour week.

 

If you know of anybody who may be interested in applying for this please can you pass on my contact details and ask them to contact me at their earliest convenience.

 

Many thanks in anticipation.

 

Paul

 

Paul Casey MICFor. Chartered Arboriculturist

Arboricultural Manager

 

Parks & Environmental Services

Harrogate Borough Council

2nd Floor, Springfield House

Kings Road

Harrogate HG1 5NX

 

E: paul.casey@harrogate.gov.uk

T: 01423 500 600 (Ext 51012)

W: www.harrogate.gov.uk

 

MTOA AGM 2014

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Diary Date; The MTOA Annual General Meeting wil be held on the 10th December 2014 in Dudley.

As part of the meeting we will be looking at Flexi-pave installations around trees and hearing about the “green contract” available to allow your authority to be trained in the installation of this very effective product.

The rest of the programme is still to be finalised, so watch this space and your inbox for further details.