Choosing an Arborist

Arboriculture is the science of caring for trees, shrubs and other woody plants in landscape settings. Whether that is in an urban or rural area. An Arborist is a specialist who is trained in arboriculture and has the knowledge and equipment to carry out the appropriate tree work, that is required.

There are a number of things to consider when selecting a firm to carry out tree work for you. It is worth spending time to choose the right one as well cared for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property and the look of your garden.

Selecting the right firm for the job

Are they qualified? What arboricultural qualifications do they have? If their representative has a business card, his/her qualifications should be on it. Ask them what they are, if they aren’t on the card ask them if they have any qualifications at all. You wouldn’t use a firm of builders, plumbers, electricians or other trades who weren’t qualified why is a tree firm any different?

NPTC

The National Proficiency Tests Council issues certificates of competency in a range of practical skills, attesting the holders ability to carry out tasks in a safe and proficient fashion. Most important of these to the arborist or tree surgeon are certificates of competence in the use of chainsaws. You should not employ anyone using a chainsaw who does not hold the relevant NPTC certificate

here is a list of certifcate”s ADAM WADE of TARKA TREE CARE hold

• NPTC CS30 Chainsaw use and maintenance; crosscutting 
• NPTC CS31 Small Tree Felling 　 
• NPTC CS32 medium tree felling 
• NPTC CS38 – Basic Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue 
• NPTC CS39 Use a chainsaw from a rope and harness 
• NPTC CS40 Carry out pruning operations 
• NPTC CS41 Tree Dismantling Operations 
• NPTC CS48 Powered Pole Pruners 
• NPTC Manually-fed Wood Chipper Operation 

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