NZ Arboricultural Association Inc. Noticeboard.
Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS)
APPROVAL GUIDE
This is the latest edition of the New Zealand Arboricultural Industry ‘Approved
Contractor Scheme’ published by the New Zealand Arboricultural Association
(NZAA) Inc.
The Approved Contractor Scheme is available to all arboricultural contracting
companies in New Zealand. The Assessment criteria are sufficiently flexible to apply to both large and small arboricultural businesses.
The Approved Contractor Scheme will be continuously reviewed, improved and upgraded using the assistance and advice from individuals in the New Zealand tree care industry.
Click here to download the Full Approved Contractor Scheme PDF
**DRAFT**
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SAFETY IN TREE WORK PART TWO:
Maintenance of Trees Around Overhead Electric Lines
Scope
This Code contains minimum safety requirements for maintenance of vegetation in close proximity to overhead electric lines. This Code should be read in conjunction with The Arborists’ Code Part 1, the Asset Manager’s own code(s) of practice or operating standards, and the Service Provider’s work processes and procedures.
Purpose
This Code provides a standard and guidance for Asset Managers, Service Providers and Utility Arborists. It supports their achieving safe outcomes for personnel and electricity networks in the course of work with vegetation near overhead electric lines. The Code includes minimum requirements for Service Providers and Utility Arborists concerning the conduct of vegetation control work.
This introduction is from the Draft of the Approved Code of Practice For Safety In Tree Work, Part Two.
Click here to download the full Draft Document
Inaugural ISA Asia Pacific Conference 2008
http://isaac.org.au/conferences/
ISA Inaugural Asia Pacific Conference & Tree Climbing Championships
Brrisbane, Australia 9th-14th May 2000.
The International Society of Arboriculture Australia Chapter (ISAAC) in
conjunction with the ISA is extremely pleased and proud to present the
Inaugural Asia Pacific Conference 2008 in Brisbane.
We believe that the Conference will offer delegates an unprecedented
opportunity for education and enjoyment through a wide range of
presentations delivered to you via the highest level of Speakers ever to
be assembled together in this region of the world.
We are also very proud to be holding, what we believe to be, the world’s
first Night Tree Climbing Event held within the City Botanic Gardens.
This will be an event not to be missed!
In the heart of picturesque, sub-tropical Brisbane, adjacent to the
renowned City Botanic Gardens, you will experience the absolute
cutting edge of worldwide tree management.
Throughout the Conference our Trade Display will be showcasing many
of the latest tools and equipment available. All tree industry professionals
will enjoy viewing the exhibits with various devices for diagnosis and
management as well as the latest tree access innovations and of course
tree waste machinery will also be on show.
The themes for this years Conference will be of intense interest to
anyone involved in the Arboriculture, Utilities, Conservation, Ecology,
Geotechnical, Planning, Landscape Architects, Nursery and Global
Warming Management methodologies and practices.
You can download the full PDF flyer here for this event.
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