We love to keep up to date with new practices, courses, assessment news and much more in the arboriculture industry. Over the years that Scott Fraser Training, we have been documenting activities that have been taking place daily. Have a read through some of our blog posts below and let us know what you think; we'd love to hear from you.
Small and Medium Tree Felling Techniques - Hung Up Trees
Comprehensive guide to hung-up tree (HUT) management in tree felling. Covers safety assessment, hinge removal techniques (80/20 cut, letterbox method), winch recovery, pole-out methods, and bad practices to avoid. Essential skills for professional tree fellers.
Risk Assessment in Forestry & Arboriculture - Part 1
This blog explores City & Guilds NPTC units, focusing on risk assessment in tree work. It covers key concepts, the five-step process, and practical applications for sites, tasks, machines, and operators. Whether you're a beginner or advancing your knowledge, you'll gain essential insights.
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) - Thorough Examination of PPE and the need for conformity
This blog looks at the evolving innovation in arboriculture gear, the impact of LOLER regulations, and the debate around equipment conformity. It delves into PPE standards, UK legislation, risk assessments, and the role of competent persons, aiming to clarify industry standards and best practices.
Encouraging Tree Climbing Without Rope Protection - Irresponsible or Reasonable?
The blog post explores the debate on tree climbing without rope protection, considering whether it's a reasonable way to develop skills or an irresponsible safety risk. It presents both sides of the argument to help readers make informed decisions about the practice.
Lantra Awards Assisted Felling
The blog post introduces the Lantra Awards Assisted Felling course, which is designed to help learners improve their forestry skills and gain practical experience in tree felling. The post highlights the benefits of the course, including increased safety, efficiency, and knowledge of relevant legislation.
Chainsaw Chains Blog Series - Part 4 - Getting It All To Fit Together
When it’s time to order a new chain, the most common scenario we see is clients taking the whole saw to a supplier and asking for a chain that fits. There’s nothing wrong with this approach, but perhaps a little knowledge may help in widening the range of options to buy remotely.
Chainsaw Chains Blog Series - Part 3 - Chain Function, Components and Cutter Detail
Chainsaw chains are made up of a range of components that in combination allow them to cut. The following basic description covers the key chain parts: Drive links, Cutters, Tie Straps and Rivets. Chainsaw chains work by removing the channel of woody material known as the chipper tooth principle.
Chainsaw Chains Blog Series - Part 2 - The Chain as Part of The Cutting Attachment
The cutting attachment comprises a drive sprocket or gear, the guide bar and the chain. All three work together to deliver a smooth, accurate and effective cutting performance. In advance of the later series of articles that cover the chain features and maintenance in greater detail.
Chainsaw Chains Blog Series - Part 1
Welcome to our all-new blog series that, over the next few blogs, takes a detailed look at chainsaw chains. As we often discover in our chainsaw maintenance courses, there are a lot of knowledge gaps and misinformation around chain sharpening.
Chainsaw Safety Features
Basic chainsaw units have recently been updated as part of a periodic review of City & Guilds Forestry & Arboricultural units. This has resulted in a less cluttered assessment schedule for the basic chainsaw maintenance & crosscutting and the felling trees under 380mm units 003920/ 003921.