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Name: Arbtech
Address: 3 Well House Barns, Chester Road, Bretton, Chester
Rating: 4.80

4.8 Rating 567 Reviews

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Arbtech is the leading ecological consultancy for planning and development clients and professionals throughout the UK. https://arbtech.co.uk

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3 Well House Barns, Chester Road, Bretton
Chester
CH4 0DH

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“Natalie Evans has been very helpful throughout. I can definitely recommend them!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very quick and efficient service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“After speaking to Matt to get an idea what Arbtech offer the committee agreed to have our tree survey carried out by Aran. Aran did an amazing job and carried out the inspection and wrote up the report professionally. I would recommend Arbtech as a impartial company for tree concerns.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“The 2019 summer ASSET course has provided a valuable platform for me to begin my career in ecological consultancy. It includes five training sessions spanning February-June which cover theory and practical training. There have also been opportunities to shadow a range of ecological surveys. The training sessions have been very engaging, exploiting the expertise of a variety of ARBTECH staff. So far, the classroom sessions have covered: • A workshop is QGIS for habitat mapping • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (including the desk research, surveying and report writing elements) • Bat surveys (Preliminary Roost Assessments and Bat Emergence/Re-Entry Surveys) • Developing good relationships with clients • Amphibian surveys (Habitat Suitability Assessments, amphibian ID, egg searches, torchlight surveying, bottle trapping, netting and DNA sampling) • Reptile surveys (reptile ID, refugia searches and visual searches) • Translocating herptiles using pitfall trapping, refugia and disruptive searches • European Protected Species Licensing During field sessions, we practised bottle trapping, egg searches and torchlight surveys for great crested newts (and other amphibians in the case of torchlight surveying) and saw a demonstration in the use of EDNA testing for great crested newts. We also practised identifying bats using a variety of bat detectors and detected common pipistrelles, noctules and serotines. As well as the training days, we have had the chance to shadow surveys such as Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, great crested newt Habitat Suitability Assessments and Bat Emergence/Re-entry Surveys. ARBTECH has ecologists in a great variety of locations, meaning that we can sign up to shadow surveys where it suits us. After enough shadowing, we can be paid to undertake certain types of survey, such as Bat Emergence Surveys. The course has really helped me to progress in my pursuit to become an ecological consultant. The skills and knowledge helped me in a successful application for an additional survey job over summer. I would greatly recommend this course to anyone aiming to begin a career in ecological consultancy.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I experienced a very efficient process of finding out the information I needed and booking the survey. Our surveyor, Natalie, could not have been more engaging or more helpful.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Many thanks David Excellent service from all the team. Will certainly be in touch for future projects.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very approachable and responsive service. Friendly people on the phone and the onsite surveyor was the same and nice to have around.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“The Arbtech ASSET training course has been fantastic! Every presentation has been packed full of information, ranging from surveying techniques through to the legislations that govern why such work is needed, and the practicals have offered a great insight into the work taken on by an ecological consultant. Different guest speakers each week have offered their own honest experiences and expertise, provinding us with real-world hints and tips. It's clear from everyone that they are not only passionate about what they do but they also love their job! Outside of the workshops, the encourgement we receive to pursue this as a lifelong career doesn't stop and they actively provide opportunities for us to shadow surveyors on all ranges of surveys. I'm sad that there is only one more workshop left, but I can't wait to be able to put into practice what I have learnt from the course! If you're considering the course, I can 100% recommend it; go for it!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Arbtech were quick to respond to our request for a fee proposal and delivered comprehensive tree and PEA surveys within our client's desired timescales.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I am currently attending Arbtech's ASSET course, which teaches some of the key skills of ecological consultancy and provides a structured route into worth with Arbtech. In a nutshell, this course has been life changing. I can only convey why by telling my story. Ecology is a notoriously difficult field to enter. Getting a job doesn't end with getting a degree. You must demonstrate your commitment to voluntary work by "outdoing" your peers on how much "extra curricular" work you've done. Achieving something that puts you ahead of your peers can seem an overwhelming task, particularly when you realise that none of it is a guarantee of a job. It quickly becomes naught but a pipe dream if like me you are from a financially disadvantaged background and must prioritise working over volunteering. This is a major failing of the industry and one I am grateful to Arbtech for recognising. Ever innovative, they have put themselves forward as the company to fix this problem and make ecology accessible to all. Struggling through poverty at the end of my Wildlife Conservation degree in 2012, I was one such person for whom all the endless hoop jumping was rendered completely unfeasible. I spent the next four years in self employment, trying to make a career as a pet portrait artist and domestic cleaner. I worked hard but things never really worked out. I was financially stressed and unhappy; forever dreaming of one day finding that opportunity to use my brain and all the ecological knowledge I'd worked so hard to gain over five years in further/higher education. All this was compounded by the realisation that I could no longer call myself a "new graduate" and my options were limited. I felt I had squandered my degree and was a failure. All in all, it was a gloomy time! But then, in 2017 I learned loans for postgraduate study had just been introduced and saw my chance to reset the clock and become a "new graduate" once again. Determined to get out of poverty, I felt I needed to broaden my horizons from the uncertain job prospects of ecology and conservation. For that reason I chose Environmental Management. My choices gave the MSc a strongly ecological focus, however, financial stability was my priority and I was aiming my sights at Environmental Management and auditing in the corporate world. That said, I was still looking at ecology jobs (just in case), and one day, with just two assignments left to do, I happened upon Arbtech's ASSET course. I instantly recognised this course as gold dust. Here, finally was a structured route into employment... a course providing training from a company to ensure everyone has the experience and knowledge they require of their staff. Not only that but they made it accessible to the financially disadvantaged by offsetting the course fee's against future work. I signed up immediately. I didn't think about it. Doors and pathways opened up before me as I read through the page and I knew I had to do this course. There is still a need to do volunteering via shadowing, BUT the difference is in that magic word "structured". This is not a case of grabbing whatever disparate opportunities you can in the hope that one day it might mean something to someone. Shadowing on the ASSET course has a purpose and a pathway. You shadow and build relationships with THEIR ecologists, who report back to senior staff on your developing capabilities, eventually signing you off as competent. The speed of this depends on how much time you can put into shadowing. On the down side, it means some will be gaining paid work quickly, whilst others will have to take a slow burn approach, depending on commitments/finances. However, the company culture is an honest, open and friendly one. They want to get you working as soon as possible and will do their best to keep your motivation levels up and remove any barriers to your progress. I think for me, the training I have received is only one part of the benefits of the ASSET course. The most important thing has been its impact on my mindset. It has taken away the uncertainty of the future. It has taken away the need to compromise. I am able to say to myself and to others "I am an ecologist in training and soon I will be a professional". This has increased my confidence, my sense of purpose and has sharpened my drive and eagerness to learn. On top of that, I've made new friends and a professional network. And we get free sandwiches. This site asked me "Tell us how Arbtec made you happy?" I would respond with "Arbtech gave me hope".”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Life-changing! ASSET is a five-day course that aims to bridge the gap between university and the world of ecological consultancy. It consists of classroom sessions, where we were taught about legislation, dealing with clients, and report writing, as well as practical survey sessions on bats, reptiles and amphibians. I had been following Arbtech for some time before the course. They are an innovative company, with a strong focus on client satisfaction, but also offering some amazing perks to their employees (just this month they have given all employees a Fitbit, monthly contributions towards exercise classes, and encouragement to take naps(!) – see https://arbtech.co.uk/why-arbtech-wants-you-to-lift-weights-and-sleep-more/). It is my dream to work for them one day, and I jumped at the opportunity to attend ASSET 2019. Julia, the Business Manager, was in touch before and throughout the course. Any questions I had were answered fully, usually the same day. Her professionalism and openness are an “asset” to the company. Many of the Arbtech ecologists kindly gave their time to attend the training days to give talks, demonstrate practical skills, and answer our (many) questions. They were very knowledgeable and are clearly experts in their field. All in all, the Arbtech staff could not have been more helpful or professional, and I am very grateful for their dedication to training future ecologists. I count my lucky stars that I found this course when I did. It is no exaggeration to say it has been equally as helpful as my University degree in helping me kick-start my career in ecology. Since the course started, I have built a network of ecologists across the country; improved my theoretical and practical skills immeasurably; and shadowed Arbtech ecologists at bat surveys in my local area. Most importantly, I have landed my first job in ecology! A large part of my interview was spent discussing the course and the skills I have gained from it. I would not be where I am without Arbtech and I cannot thank them enough. If you are thinking about a career in ecological consultancy, ASSET is the ideal place to start. What are you waiting for?”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Would Highly recommend, very professional from start to finish. Jon Hartley was our project manager who was great.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Matt was an instantly likeable young chap with a reassuring calm and concise manner who understands his business and I would not hesitate to recommend him”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I have been asked to amend this review in light of requirements of the LPA, I do not hold this to be true as there are no trees, nor RPAs to be impacted, no trees will be lost in fact it was made clear all would be retained and indeed a desire to expand the number of trees on site was expressed. If it were true that all trees in the existing dwelling application boundary be included then many were missed, if the communicated application boundary was ignored then many were included that should not have been. Seems a bit like delivering a report that does not deliver the LPA requirements and instead delivers an over detailed, out of scope, report. This is my original review: Quick and efficient, didn't really listen to the scope of the plot area and undertook a tree survey that encompassed lots of arboriculture off plot. Resultantly the Tree Survey is longer than need be which then doesn't mention that the proposed site of the development will not impact any of the arboriculture listed.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Professional, clear, efficient and highly knowledgeable.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“From my initial enquiry through to the final report i found arbtech a very professional company to work with Always the various procedures fully explained I would recommend this company to any one requiring this service”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service. Could not be faulted. Jon worked on Good Friday to prepare the Report based on his previous days visit to site.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Professional and very efficient. Appointment arranged and kept in line with their stated timelines. Report completed with 48hrs of the site visit, Superb service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“This course was excellent. I was given lots of information on how to identify UK bat species. The course leaders were all very professional and were clearly experts in their field. I would recommend this course.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I recently attended a bat handling and ID course with Arbtech and found it to be a fantastic learning experience. The course taught plenty of practical handling and identification techniques across a variety of UK species and I'm now much more confident in my identification skills and much less nervous about handing bats as a result. I would definitley reccomend this course to anyone wanting to work with bats in the field.”

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Posted 5 years ago

Arbtech is rated 4.8 based on 567 reviews