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Tear-off · honest notes · no filler

Field notes from people who climb.

Honest, practical guides for UK arborists. No filler, no SEO mush — just the stuff we wish someone had told us before our first assessment.

Seat · ground or aerial · UK

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How to pass CS38 first time

The aerial rescue scares everyone. Here's how to break it down, drill it, and walk into the assessment with a plan.

Read · 8 minOpen guide

Safety

02

PPE rules for UK chainsaw operators

Type A vs Type C trousers, helmet replacement intervals, glove and boot standards — what HSE and FISA guidance says.

Read · 5 minOpen guide

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03

What to bring to your CS30 assessment

The kit list assessors expect to see on the bench. Forget something and you start on the back foot.

Read · 3 minOpen guide

Safety

04

Do NPTC chainsaw tickets expire?

NPTC certificates don't formally expire — but employers, insurers and FISA expect refresher training. Here's how the system actually works.

Read · 3 minOpen guide

Safety

05

Type A vs Type C chainsaw trousers

The short version: Type A protects the front of the leg, Type C protects all sides. Climbers need C.

Read · 2 minOpen guide

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06

NPTC vs Lantra chainsaw tickets — what's the difference?

Both are recognised UK chainsaw qualifications. The differences are in who awards them, how the assessment is delivered, and what your employer or insurer expects to see on file. Here's a plain-English comparison.

Read · 6 minOpen guide