This intensive course requires the ability to study written technical information. Candidates must hold a Level 3 national qualification, such as a National Diploma in Arboriculture, an AA Tech Certificate or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of academic knowledge relating to legislation and general arboricultural practice. They must also possess a detailed knowledge of tree biology before taking this course.

Candidates should have read the following books prior to attending the course and if possible bring with them;

1. Lonsdale D (1999) Principles of Tree Hazard Assessment and Management, Research for Amenity Trees - No 7 Stationery Office, London

2. Mattheck C & Breloer H (1994) The Body Language of Trees, Research for Amenity Trees - No 4 Stationery Office, London

3. Strouts R G & Winter T G (1994) Diagnosis of Ill Health in Trees, Research for Amenity Trees - No 2 Stationery Office, London

4. Davis C Fay N & Mynors C (2000) Veteran Trees: A Guide to Risk and Responsibility - English Nature, Peterborough

5. Fay N Dowson D C & Helliwell R (2005) Tree Surveys: A Guide to Good Practice - The Arboricultural Association

6. Shigo A L (1991) Modern Arboriculture - Shigo & Tree Associates, Durham, NH, USA

7. Weber K & Mattheck C (2003) Manual of Wood Decay in Trees - The Arboricultural Association

8. Recommendations for Tree Work BS 3998 (1989 with 2010 amendment) - British Standards Institute, London

9. Tree Identification book(s)

10. Fungi Identification book(s)

Other relevant publications;

11. Ellison M (2005) Quantified Tree Risk Assessment: used in the management of amenity trees - Journal of Arboriculture Vol 31, International Society of Arboriculture

12. Clarke J & Matheny N (1993) A photographic guide to the evaluation of hazard trees in urban areas, 2nd edition - International Society of Arboriculture, USA

13. Schwarze F W M R Lonsdale D & Fink S (1997) An overview of wood degradation patterns and their implications for tree hazard assessment - Arboricultural Journal Vol 21, The Arboricultural Association

14. Lonsdale D Hazards from Trees F C Practice Guide 13 - Forestry Commission

15. Blanchard R O & Tatter T A (1997) Field and Laboratory Guide to Tree Pathology, 2nd edition - Academic Press

16. Mattheck C (2002) Tree Mechanics: Explained with sensitive words by Pauli the Bear - Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe

17. Schwarze F W M R Engals J & Mattheck C (1999) Fungal Strategies of Wood Decay in Trees - Springer-Verlag Berlin

18. Mattheck C & Huber H (1995) Wood - The Internal Optimization of Trees - Springer-Verlag Berlin

19. Hayes E (2001) Evaluating Tree Defects: A field guide - Safetrees, Rochester, MN, USA

20. ISA Glossary of Arboricultural Terms (2005) ISA Champaign, IL, USA

21. AAIS Research Information Notes

22. AAIS Tree Damage Alert Notes

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.

Free parking is available on campus; a permit will be issued and should be clearly displayed.

Tea and coffee making facilities are available, please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.

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