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Windblown Trees
CS34
Deal with wind-blown and tensioned trees.
153
Flashcards
105
Questions
8
Modules
Who it's for
Fellers clearing storm-damaged or windblown timber.
Prerequisites
- CS30
- CS31
- CS32
Typical duration
2 days training + 1 day assessment.
Typical cost (UK)
£400–£600 typical.
Assessment
Practical takedown of windblown stems, talking the assessor through tension and compression before each cut.
Validity
No formal expiry. Refresher every 5 years recommended by FISA.
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Kit you'll need
- CS30–CS32 kit
- Strop or winch where the syllabus expects it
What it covers
- Reading tension and compression
- Separating root plate from stem
- Sequence and relief cuts
- Site control around unstable timber
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