An Arborist or not?

Blanket · 15th March 2010, 12:22 AM

Hello, I had a claimed arborist visit my premises recently. My gut feeling was telling me he wasn't trained. I asked him what qualifications he had and he said he was a level 5. I pointed out an ornamental pear tree thats branches had started splitting. I said to him that this sort of tree was known to be prone to splitting and he said to me, "yeah, I've read that".

What info should I ask to ascertain if he is for real. What inspection should have been done to ascertain the health of the above tree? The State is Victoria (Australia).

Thanks.

Garry Brockley · 15th March 2010, 10:51 AM

If hes a level five he will have certificates and be proud of of them, find out where he trained.
with regards to inspections on the trees you start with the soil ph, moisture, light, type of soil, compaction, any thing that may have interfered with the conditions i.e. vehicles, building work directly or indirectly in the vicinity, that could cause a problem like lime leeching from concrete and wash off, what the weather is and has been i.e strong winds, past treatments carried out and then work up the tree,planted too deep, pathogens, fruiting bodies, flora fauna. then you use your knowledge of that particular cultivar and read up on it to find out if there is anything you have missed.

all this depends on what you have asked for from the person testing, give as much information as you can about the trees, past as this is invaluable in the investigation.

JohN Dee · 15th March 2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blanket

Hello, I had a claimed arborist visit my premises recently. My gut feeling was telling me he wasn't trained. I asked him what qualifications he had and he said he was a level 5. I pointed out an ornamental pear tree thats branches had started splitting. I said to him that this sort of tree was known to be prone to splitting and he said to me, "yeah, I've read that".

What info should I ask to ascertain if he is for real. What inspection should have been done to ascertain the health of the above tree? The State is Victoria (Australia).

Thanks.

As Galbee said, ask to see his qualifications. He should have a Diploma in Horticulture (Arboriculture) to be a level 5 Arborist. Him showing them to you should be no big deal for him at all and I suggest while you are going to site his paperwork site his insurance policies as well - ask about his Professional Indemnity and Public Liability.

Eric Frei · 15th March 2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blanket

Hello, I had a claimed arborist visit my premises recently.......

What info should I ask to ascertain if he is for real.

15th March 2010, 12:22 AM	#1
Blanket I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 2	An Arborist or not? Hello, I had a claimed arborist visit my premises recently. My gut feeling was telling me he wasn't trained. I asked him what qualifications he had and he said he was a level 5. I pointed out an ornamental pear tree thats branches had started splitting. I said to him that this sort of tree was known to be prone to splitting and he said to me, "yeah, I've read that". What info should I ask to ascertain if he is for real. What inspection should have been done to ascertain the health of the above tree? The State is Victoria (Australia). Thanks.

15th March 2010, 10:51 AM	#2
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: An Arborist or not? If hes a level five he will have certificates and be proud of of them, find out where he trained. with regards to inspections on the trees you start with the soil ph, moisture, light, type of soil, compaction, any thing that may have interfered with the conditions i.e. vehicles, building work directly or indirectly in the vicinity, that could cause a problem like lime leeching from concrete and wash off, what the weather is and has been i.e strong winds, past treatments carried out and then work up the tree,planted too deep, pathogens, fruiting bodies, flora fauna. then you use your knowledge of that particular cultivar and read up on it to find out if there is anything you have missed. all this depends on what you have asked for from the person testing, give as much information as you can about the trees, past as this is invaluable in the investigation. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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