Tree Risk Management & Assessment Training

VT = Validator Training
VU = Validator Update
BV = Basic Validator

What's in it for you?

Tree risk management and assessment can be really challenging and confusing, can’t it? Well, the great news is it needn’t be.

We've done the hard work for you
First, you get a Tree Risk-Benefit Management Strategy. Not only has the Strategy got your back, because it Speaks Truth to Power. Your Strategy does more than 95% of your risk assessments for you!

We've modelled the risk with an internationally distinguished Professor of risk in the natural environment. This drives the Tree Risk App, and underpins the Strategy risk ratings.

If all that wasn't enough. We've taken out the bafflegab (vague words) and numberwang (difficult maths). So tree risk management and assessment is clear and easy to understand.


One thing you’re going to love about upgrading to VALID
Is how much more user-friendly you’ll find it.

Don't take our word for it. Have a look at what Validators are saying about how they feel. These are some words they typically use.

"Uncomplicated...intuitive...simpler...clearer...smarter"


If you're an Arborist, we've got your back
When you've completed Validator training, you'll be able to carry out Active Assessment at a Basic, Detailed, and Advanced level. Your Validator Strategy has got your back because it Speaks Truth to Power. Both the Strategy and Tree Risk App do a lot of the heavy lifting for you and your clients.


If you manage tree risk, we've got your back
Have a look at our free Tree Risk-Benefit Management StrategiesThey Speak Truth to Power. If you want help to customise your Strategy so it meets your needs, Get in touch.

Basic Validator (BV in the Calendar) training is for those who may not know that much about trees, but spend a lot of time working outside. Basic Validators carry out Passive Assessment by picking up on Obvious Tree Risk Features as they go about their day-to-day routines. They're a risk manager's greatest asset because they're most likely to pick up any red risks first.


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Get in touch
Contact us to find out how we can help you take the bafflegab and numberwang out of tree risk management and assessment.

What they're saying

VALID will replace current methods because it’s much smarter, a lot easier to use, and it's more efficient"

Steve Kneebone, Director

Classic Tree Services, AU

"Clearly, VALID is the most evolved approach to tree risk management and assessment out there"

Kevin Frediani, Botanic Garden & Grounds, University of Dundee, UK

"An elegantly simple solution to a complex problem - all in the palm of your hand!

Andrew Benson, PhD

The Tree Consultancy Company, NZ

"Simple, effective, and pragmatic"

Dom Scanlon, Chartered Arboriculturist

Aspect Tree Consultancy, UK

Really impressed by VALID! Well done for putting it together, you're doing the industry a great service"

Ben Rose, Chartered Arboriculturist

AA Registered Consultant, Bosky Trees, UK

Superb, succinct, and entertaining training on a serious subject.
What's not to love?
"

Daniel Part, Arborist

Tree Parts, UK

How refreshing. A common sense, innovative, and easy-to-use system that should be the industry standard"

Gavin Rees, Tree Officer

Islington Council, UK

Love the App! It really is a joy to use. Simultaneously comprehensive

and uncomplicated"

Colin Horton, Arboricultural Officer

East Lindsey District Council, UK

An innovative, intuitive, and refreshingly clear approach to tree risk...first rate support"

Jason Hasaka, Principal Consultant

Bartlett Tree Experts, UK & Ireland

Thanks again...hugely informative

and really enjoyable"

Fraser Robinson, Arborist

Robinson Tree Services, NZ

Finally, one without Numberwang!

An intuitive App that's already an integral part of my work

Mark Welby

AA Registered Consultant, UK

Perspective changing.

More than lived up to the fantastic word-of-mouth reviews I'd heard"

Joe Berryman

Arboriculturist, UK


“Cracking! Great content, great pace, and the right level of technical detail"

Neil Davies, TR33

Arboriculturist, UK


A tree risk assessment revelation.

In VALID, you really get to see what's happening with your decision making"

Richard Nicholson

Arboricultural Consultant, UK


I'm absolutely loving this beast you've created. The Durham session was superb and great value for money."

Rodger Lowe

Arboricultural Consultant, UK

VALID’s cleverly built-in calibration for occupancy and likelihood of failure is user-friendly and highly effective

Mark Hartley, The Tree Doctor

The Arborist Network, AU

Liberating! At long last, tree risk management and assessment with clarity and impact

Jon Kiely

Chartered Arboriculturist, UK

“An excellent two days training.

A really refreshing perspective on

long-held points of view”

Barry McKenna, Highways

Kent County Council, UK

"...a sophisticated and user-friendly system...it helps us explain tree risk in simple, easy to understand terms"

Gwilym Griffiths, Urban Forest Manager

Inner West Council, Sydney, AU

"VALID has changed the way I look at tree risk assessment"

Jeff Opar, ISA Tree Academy

Certified Arborist, USA


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