BS 3998:2010 Tree work – Recommendations A concise guide

The guide is a concise summary of the main components of the British Standard BS 3998: 2010 Tree Work – Recommendations published by the British Standards Institution (BSI). It is not the intention to replace or replicate the full standard or the contents of the commentary and explanatory notes. The guide conveys in an A5 size handy booklet what should be done when working in accordance with BS3998 standard recommendations. Throughout the sections reference is provided to guide the reader to the relevant section in the full version.
The presetational conventions of BSI have been followed in this concise version, it’s recommendations are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “should”

Improve your learning and understanding of tree work through better access and knowledge of the contents of a very important British document that provides recommendations and guidance for the arboricultural industry.

The guide is printed on tear proof paper and bound in a wire comb to provide durability when taken out of the office.

Permission to include text based on BS 3998: 2010 Tree Work, Recommendations has been obtained from BSI Standards Ltd under licence 2012RM012 – Tree Life