Lantra Professional Tree Inspection

Course overview

Lantra Professional Tree Inspection with Guy Watson

This 3 Day Lantra Training and Assessment for experienced and qualified
inspectors with an in depth knowledge of plant and arboricultural science.
Suitable for those seeking work in commercial forestry, amenity and/or utility
arboriculture for example arborists, tree surgeons and employees estates and
highway agencies.

Course Objectives

• Recognise the role of the tree inspector in risk management


• Identify the legal framework in the context of statute and common law that
  affects tree inspection and the duties and liabilities of the owner, manager,
  and inspector


• Summarise how a tree system functions, what constitutes a safe tree and
  know that energy is required to keep the tree in a healthy/safe state


• Adopt a systematic and consistent methodology for carrying out visual tree
  inspection at an advanced level with the aid of binoculars, mallet, and
  probe


• Collect data out in the field in accordance with the inspection
  instructions (having determined the scope and limitations) using a suitable
  format. For this course, a written survey template with appropriate headings
  will be used


• Recognise a range of observable mechanical and biological defects as seen
  in trees and confirm by the use of textbooks where necessary


• Identify a range of commonly seen pests, diseases, and disorders that
  affect tree safety, confirm their identity by the use of textbooks, where
  necessary, and state the arboricultural significance of finding them in the
  field


• State the appropriate control/remedial measures required to eliminate or
  reduce risks identified in the inspection process to an acceptable level


• Determine when an aerial inspection is required, also if pro-active
  management recommendations can be made which may eliminate future defects from
  forming


• Prioritise the necessary tree/management works with time scales based on a
  broad category of risk assessment


• Identify when it is appropriate to recommend the use of decay detecting or
  measuring equipment, based on a basic knowledge of the working principles of
  commonly available equipment

Equipment required:

Protective Equipment:

• Suitable outdoor clothing for time of year.


• Candidates should bring with them appropriate waterproof outdoor clothing,
  including a ‘Hi-viz’ jacket or waistcoat, as there will be a number of
  practical tree inspection exercises over the three days.


• They should also bring any other equipment that they would normally use
  during tree inspection / survey, e.g.: clipboard, pro-forma record sheets,
  binoculars, mallet and probe, diameter tape, height measuring device
  (Hypsometer, clinometer, etc).

Who is the Course For?

Prospective trainees should be experienced and qualified arboriculturists
with an in-depth knowledge of plant and arboricultural science, including a
thorough knowledge of wood decaying fungi, identification and interpretation of
signs and symptoms of ill health and structural failure across a wide range of
tree species and circumstances. They should be thoroughly experienced in
carrying out tree inspection and survey

Pre-requisites:

A minimum of arboricultural qualification at level three or equivalent, plus
five years experience in carrying out tree survey and inspection, is
expected.

Further Information visit: www.lantra.co.uk