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Arborist checking a climbing anchor and carabiner arrangement during practical training

Training for real tree work

Blackdown Treescapes provides practical arboricultural training for individuals and company teams, from equipment handling through to professional tree surgery skills.

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Training with LBS?

If you are booked onto or have completed an LBS course, Tree Gear can help you choose suitable kit and access an exclusive product discount.

Arboricultural training courses

Focused preparation for the competencies candidates need on the ground and in the tree.

Instructor demonstrating safe chainsaw handling to a trainee in woodland

Ground based training

Build practical confidence in the safe operation, care and maintenance of ground-based arboricultural equipment.

  • Chainsaw use
  • Felling trees up to 380mm
  • Processing trees up to 380mm
  • Equipment maintenance for optimal results
Instructor supervising an aerial arboricultural rescue training exercise

Aerial based training

Develop the skills and working practices required for arboricultural tasks carried out within the tree.

  • Aerial rescue
  • Aerial tree pruning
  • Working safely within trees
  • Practical use of climbing equipment
Arborist and trainee comparing a climbing harness, rope and course-ready equipment

Kit advice & setup

Choose course-ready equipment with a clear view of what you need now and what can wait until later.

  • Climbing system guidance
  • Course equipment checks
  • First aid kit choices
  • Advice for individuals and teams
Instructor and trainee inspecting a climbing harness, carabiners and rope before training

Bringing your own kit?

We will check the equipment you plan to train in before it is used. Bring suitable kit and the paperwork that proves it is ready for the course.

Your equipment

Every item you bring must be:

  • PPE in good condition
  • Safe and serviceable for training
  • Compliant with the relevant EN standard

Your paperwork

For every item in your climbing kit, bring one of these:

An in-date LOLER examination certificate
or
A receipt for equipment less than 6 months old

Do not have suitable kit?

Course equipment may be available to hire. Ask about availability and costs before you attend.

Ask about equipment hire

What we offer

Climbing systems, job-specific first aid gear and practical course guidance. Start with what you need and get to the useful detail quickly.

Climbing
systems

Complete climbing systems for new climbers, professional use and efficient mechanical climbing.

First aid
gear

Compact forestry and climbing kits for personal carry, vehicles and trauma response.

Courses &
kit advice

Training guidance and practical help choosing equipment for your experience and work.

Need help choosing kit before your course?

If you are unsure which climbing system, first aid kit or supporting equipment you need, speak to us before buying. We can point you towards suitable kit for your course, experience level and type of tree work.

Ask for kit advice
Professional arborist advancing his climbing line in a mature broadleaf tree

Course-ready guidance

Match equipment to the assessment and the work you are training for, without buying more than you need.

Climbing & first aid

Get clear pointers on climbing systems and first aid kits suitable for your experience and tree work.

Individuals & teams

Advice for candidates and companies arranging training or kit for staff.

Talk through training or kit

Course enquiries use the same phone number and email as kit advice.

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