ANNOUNCEMENTS

[Ekka]

We get lots of requests, we also get people who have been in the job many years and want to join the hidden forum.

So, in a nut shell I'll talk a little about what it is and who/how to get in.

What is it? It's for some privacy and a place where there's some professional trust in each other. You may want to discuss sensitive issues, talk about a specific tree or job, share ideas for your business or next website etc. A place that is away from public eyes and search engines.

Who is it for? It's for qualified people. Many people put a lot of time and money into education, me personally over $5k easily.

I know there's a lot of people who may have been doing their job a long time who feel they should be there but each one of those situations is assessed on it's own unique merits.

At the same time just because you are qualified doesn't mean you'll be granted access too. You see, we'd like to see posts and you need to rub shoulders with others here and share. It's not a one way street, get access to reports, and inside info to run away with without making a contribution is seldom going to get you far anywhere or do this place much good .... we refer to those as SAP SUCKERS!

How do you get in?

l. I know there is a lot of people.....assessed on their own unique merits.... To even apply, you must have 2 YEARS MINIMUM in the profession as either an arborist or arboricultural educator. Time as a student or trainee is not included.

2. At the same time.....qualified doesn't mean you will be granted access.....You must have a minimum of 50 posts and 1 month of membership to apply. Most of your posts should (THE MORE THE BETTER) involve arboricultural opinions.

3. Now you have the above criteria and all you have to do is submit a brief application (PM Ekka) stating how you have met the acceptance criteria, what your real identity is, what your contact and business details are, why you would like to join the Confidential Forum and any other member names used on other forums (most forums are word banned here so just provide your member name and initials of the other forum).

4. All current members of the Confidential Forum will have 24 hours to review and vote yes/no on your entry, you will then be notified of the outcome by PM. If it doesn't work out please dont leave, you may reapply later, we do hope you are successful later and you can certainly use the forum to increase whatever the problem was that you were declined for. Finally, GOOD LUCK.