At some point on a normal day you may have passed by men in helmets wedged in
between branches wielding chunky machinery chopping off bits and pieces of trees.
Few of us have ever stopped to see what exactly it is they are doing. In fact most of
us do not even know what these men´s jobs are called. Tree Removers? Tree
Choppers?
They are called Arborists and the scope of their work is vast when you get to know what they do. They are tree experts who know everything from planting to
pruning, diagnosing diseases to removing very ill trees. Some are expert climbers
and when you see them at work they are no less fascinating to watch than the
nimble acrobats from Cirque du Soleil.
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As children if we were lucky to grow up in the bosom of nature we would have
climbed a couple of trees in our childhood and gotten some scraped knees as battle
scars to show for it. To become a qualified Arborist, climbing a tree with safety
precautions is not quite like what we remember as children.
Even experienced Arborists can be seriously injured while performing a
tree removal operation.
The job of an Arborist can be dangerous and learning to work safely is an essential
part of their training. They come in contact with hazards like power lines and are
constantly exposed to high levels of noise from the equipment. As they work
outdoors, they are at the mercy of the elements of nature. Their bodies have to
endure challenging physical demands and over time this can cause physical
disorders. Even experienced Arborists can be seriously injured while performing a
tree removal operation. Having obtained certification does not mean the Arborist´s
training is over. They are expected to go through regular training throughout their
career to ensure they are stay updated about any new legal requirements as well
as pick up new and more efficient techniques.
Arborists working in Australia undergo a multi-disciplinary training with the
Australian Qualifications Framework. Arboriculture is a discipline that can be
found at the Technical and Further Education governmental institution as well as
other private institutions and universities. When you contract a professional to
handle tree removal in your area, you should check they have a Certificate II in
Arboriculture if they are performing the work at ground level and a Certificate III
in Arboriculture for tree climbing activities.
Should you require the services of a tree removal specialist, be sure to check they
are genuine professionals. Leaving your trees in the wrong hands could cause serious damage to property and the vegetation in the area, not to mention wasting a substantial amount of money on a botched job. The consequences would be to spend another stack of bills hiring professional Arborists to clean up the mess they have made.
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Qualified and experienced Arborists are organized and have a plan for how they
intend to work. They can accurately diagnose the problem with the trees, assess
the situation and offer the best solution, check for hazards and are clear about the
legal requirements for removing trees. As they work in a team, a good tree removal
company also takes good care of its workers and are stringent about safety and
managing risks. Professional Arborists should also have proper insurance
measures such as workers compensation, public liability and professional
indemnity protection. Should you feel the need to request to see a certificate of
currency to check the validity of their insurance, a genuine professional tree
removal company, like ours (Accomplished Tree Management) will be able to provide you with the necessary documents.
In Australia we are fortunate to have councils throughout the country regulate the types of trees that can be removed. Some acceptable reasons for tree removal include dead trees, trees that are a threat to indigenous flora, trees that are ahazard, trees near power lines and fallen trees after a heavy storm. We also have several organisations that can help property owners find professional tree removal specialists, thereby avoiding painful legal and botanical blunders caused by inadequately trained people posing as the genuine article. At Accomplished Tree Management, we are fully qualified and adhere to the Australian standards of AS 4373-2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees. We are also fully insured with a $20 million Public Liability and $1 million Professional Indemnity Insurance. Our reports on sites are also compliant with the Australian Standard AS4970-2009 Protection of Trees on Development Sites. Our environment is kept safe and beautiful thanks to the work of many professional Arborists who toil away in all types of weather conditions. While we take it as a given that our trees need protection and conservation, we also need to value our Arborists who take care of our trees as only true experts know how. The next time you see a fellow Arborist at work, give him a wave as a metaphorical pat on the back as if to say, "Thank you for taking care of our trees!"
Get in touch with Accomplished Tree Management: Tel 0411 443 535
Accomplished Tree Management is based in Port Macquarie and services the Mid North Coast. With over 16 years experience, we employ safe work methods and are certified with Australian AS 4373-2007-Pruning of Amenity Trees standards. We're fully insured with $20 million Public Liability and $5 million Professional Indemnity Insurance.
As Arborist, Accomplished Tree Management provides the following tree services -
Tree management - tree removals, palm tree services, council permits
Tree and garden maintenance - hedging, pruning, deadwooding, stump grinding
Tree consultation - arboricultural reports, hazard assessment
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Do you need trees removed, trimmed or pruned? This is a dangerous job. To avoid injury and damage to property, hire a professional.
Use this checklist to help you hire the right tree work contractor for your job.
Every year people are seriously injured or killed while doing tree work.
Unsung Heroes of Tree Removal is written by Vermilion Pinstripes, a sales marketing and communications agency based in Port Macquarie helping businesses build brand confidence.