強風吹襲下，本港昨截至晚上約十一時共發生一百一十四宗塌樹意外，其中跑馬地司徒拔道路旁一棵高逾廿米、直徑約一米的大樹，昨晨十時許被強 風吹倒，擊中一輛途經七人車車頂，車窗玻璃爆裂，四十五歲外籍女乘客頭部及頸部受傷，外籍男司機及一名男童則無恙。国内朋友请使用翻译软件阅读本文 (http://translate.google.com.hk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|zh-CN|)。*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com in English & at http://hi.baidu.com/%B9%FA%BC%CA%CA%F7%C4%BE%D1%A7%BB%E1/blog in Chinese, although images are usually not attached due to size. ***Dear Station Members,The news cutting below has described the effect of the first no. 3 typhoon in HK in the period of June 2, 2011.By this time, many of the public trees in HK have already undergone Tree Risk Assessment (TRA) as required by the Govt & housing management. It would be interesting to measure the accuracy of these TRA as a feedback on the work of our local Arborists.Were obvious structural defects spotted? Were recommendations genuine & accurate? Were those trees that can be saved simply cut down to achieve "zero risk"? Were potential dangers addressed in the TRA?Research in North America has shown that even healthy branches can break when wind speed exceeds 70 kmh for temperate trees under experimental conditions. Australia has also conducted vast amount of research on Tree Biomechanics to study Tree Failure in wind. A lot of such research can be found in ISA public education programs. Tree Biomechanics is a very complicated subject & the mathematical modeling there can lose anyone without a scientific background. Arborist Profession on its own is scientifically based with little inclination in art. Arboriculture is also completely different from most other greenery subjects especially those with design inclination. They cannot replace us.If anyone asks a seasoned Arborist for his technical opinion on TRA, one might get an answer on uncertainties on absolute basis. The seasoned Arborist may not be able to "define" a critical time period for branch failure, or under what wind condition that a leaning tree may topple. All he can say may be his knowledge to advise guidelines & speculations. His experience & years of practice may count more than scientific quotations. Therefore, when we talk about Arboriculture as a scientific subject, we also need to understand that we are dealing with a living organism which changes its conditions in time, & would react to the environment. Arboriculture is not an absolute science.Tree Failures invite insurance claims & maybe law suits. Prevention is always better than cure. Designing & installing the trees right are the first step. We always recommend any Tree planting is to be reviewed independently by a qualified Arborist. Removing every tree with the slightest harm is an escape for the incompetent to avoid professional liabilities. The balance of keeping a tree against risk depends on the tolerance of risk itself.Therefore, this is Arboriculture, a mixture of science, law & love of trees.best regards,Sammy AuPresident (Station Manager)Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. ""Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员,下列剪报搜集之新闻稿件描述了今年首个在6月2日悬挂之三号台风于香港造成的影响。而此刻，很多市树都已接受了政府管理部门之树木风险之评估(TRA）。如以衡量这些TRA之准确性来反映本地树艺师之工作将会是很有趣。有否仔细查出明显的结构性缺陷？提出之建议是否符合实情？有否为了实现“零风险”而将那些可以拯救的树干脆砍掉？潜在的危险有否注于TRA上？北美的研究显示即使在那里温带树木的健康树枝也可以于实验情况下被超过每小时70公里的风速折断。澳大利亚亦从事了大量树生物力学研究树于风速下的受害情况。很多这些研究可以在ISA公共教育环节中看到。树生物力学是一门非常复杂的学问, 对没有科学背景的人来说, 其数学模拟只有使人迷惑。树艺专业本身是以科学为基准, 少于倾向艺术。树艺与大多数之绿化专题也完全不同，特别是那些强调以设计为主的。如果有人问一位精炼树艺师对TRA的技术意见，他将会获得一个基于绝对科学而又充满很多不确定的答案。精炼树艺师未必能“定义”一支树干折断的关键时刻，又或一棵斜树会在什么情况下倒地。所有他能做到的只是以他的知识提供指导和推测。他的经验和多年的实践比他的评论来得更重要。因此，当我们谈论有关树艺为一个科学题材时，我们还须要明白，我们是处理着一个生物体, 它能随时间和环境的改变而改变它的生存状况。树艺并不是一门绝对科学。折树会招致保险索赔及诉讼。预防总是胜于治疗。移除每棵只有丝毫损害的树是那些不胜职不愿承担专业责任的人的逃避方法。保持一棵树对风险的平衡取决于风险本身的承担能力。这就是树艺，是一门集科学，法律和树爱于一身的学术修养。敬祝安康国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长欧永森独立执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)注册树艺师 / 注册攀树师号 HK-0174AT (www.isa-arbor.com)“不深入诊断和参照研究来批出处方，是专业失当。”“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”(以上由罗叶明 注册树艺师号 HK-0538A 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准。)今年首發三號波 百宗塌樹【本報訊】熱帶風暴「海馬」為本港帶來今年首個三號強風信號。受「海馬」外 圍雨帶影響，本港昨整日橫風橫雨，全日逾百宗塌樹意外，其中慈雲山一株大樹被強風吹至連根拔起，樹枝擊傷一男子。天文台表示，「海馬」今 早最接近本港，預 料在本港西南掠過後，會在廣東台山一帶登陸，天文台預計不會改發更高信號。
天文台昨晨五時四十五分發出三號強風信號，各區竟日狂風大雨，市民上班上學狼狽。天文台昨錄得橫瀾島及長洲最高持續風速為每小時五十五及五 十八公里，長洲最高陣風則達每小時七十七公里。幼稚園、肢體傷殘兒童學校及智障兒童學校須停課。
今日仍狂風大驟雨
昨晚七時許，慈雲山毓華街巴士總站一株約廿米高鳳凰木亦被吹至連根拔起塌下，一名四十八歲姓杜男途人走避不及，遭樹枝擊傷手和臉，經救護員 敷治後拒絕送院。觀塘亦有小巴被折斷樹枝擊中，幸未造成傷亡。
另伊利沙伯醫院、大埔大 元邨、大埔大窩西支路、沙田頭新村及西半山摩星嶺道近配水庫亦有 大樹樹枝被吹斷，幸無人受傷。除塌樹外，旺角豉油街兩幅戶外廣告牌昨午三時許疑被強風吹裂，一支用以固定廣告牌的鐵枝墮街，擊中一名十四歲少 女。
天文台高級科學主任李淑明稱，「海馬」昨集結在香港之西南偏南約二百四十公里，向西北或西北偏西移動，時速約十二公里，移向廣東西部沿岸， 預料在香港西南約二百公里掠過，除非「海馬」進一步增強或採取較偏北路徑，否則不會改發更高信號。
天文台預測本港今日多雲及有狂風大驟雨，但雨勢會逐漸減弱，氣溫介乎攝氏廿六至廿九度，明日及後日短暫時間有陽光及有幾陣驟雨，至下周初又 再受雷暴及驟雨影響。
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
ISA HK/China --- HK Tree News (Tree Failures after the first no. 3 typhoon in HK in 2011)
Sunday, June 19, 2011
ISA HK --- QA System (Board Interview Amendment)
国内朋友请使用翻译软件阅读本文 (http://translate.google.com.hk/?hl=en&tab=wT#enzh-CNzh-CN) 。
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com in English & at http://hi.baidu.com/%B9%FA%BC%CA%CA%F7%C4%BE%D1%A7%BB%E1/blog in Chinese, although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
Please kindly note that an Amendment has been made to our Qualified Arborist (QA) System by installing an Examination Board Interview to ascertain the authenticity of the Arborist Report submitted by the candidate, & to test basic communication skill in English of the applicant. Further details of this requirement can be viewed at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/09/isa-hkchina-qualified-arborist-qa.html .
Please note that this requirement is executed with immediate effect. As no application of QA credential has been received so far, the amendment will not affect the fairness & integrity of the QA program. Since the major obstacle to apply to become a QA really rests with the lack of attendance of an ISA International Conference, we would expect the first lot of applications to come in after the Sydney Conference in July 2011.
Please note that ISA HK/China will use the QA System as an advancement of the Certified Arborist within our ISA territory of HK, Macau, Taiwan & China, together with the Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) ; & the Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) credentials which are recognized internationally. The QA system aims at producing readable reports. We want our Arborists to advance to the international requirements of writing a legible Arborist Report.
Looking forward to your keen support of our QA system to continuously advancing our profession in our territory of HK, Macau, Taiwan & China.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President (Station Manager)
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com in English & at http://hi.baidu.com/%B9%FA%BC%CA%CA%F7%C4%BE%D1%A7%BB%E1/blog in Chinese, although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
Please kindly note that an Amendment has been made to our Qualified Arborist (QA) System by installing an Examination Board Interview to ascertain the authenticity of the Arborist Report submitted by the candidate, & to test basic communication skill in English of the applicant. Further details of this requirement can be viewed at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/09/isa-hkchina-qualified-arborist-qa.html .
Please note that this requirement is executed with immediate effect. As no application of QA credential has been received so far, the amendment will not affect the fairness & integrity of the QA program. Since the major obstacle to apply to become a QA really rests with the lack of attendance of an ISA International Conference, we would expect the first lot of applications to come in after the Sydney Conference in July 2011.
Please note that ISA HK/China will use the QA System as an advancement of the Certified Arborist within our ISA territory of HK, Macau, Taiwan & China, together with the Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) ; & the Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) credentials which are recognized internationally. The QA system aims at producing readable reports. We want our Arborists to advance to the international requirements of writing a legible Arborist Report.
Looking forward to your keen support of our QA system to continuously advancing our profession in our territory of HK, Macau, Taiwan & China.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President (Station Manager)
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Job Advert --- Arborist for OLL
ARBORIST
(Ref. No.: 2/AT/6IV)
Working in the Landscaping Team, the incumbent is responsible for supervising a number of existing ongoing arboricultural works projects including tree protection, pruning and transplanting. Duties include preparing Method Statements, Tree Survey reports and monthly status reports for submission to various authorities / clients and Site Supervisory Works.
Requirements:
• Degree in Horticulture / Arboriculture or a related discipline and be an ISA Certified Arborist or similar
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in health diagnosis, tree identification and report writing
• Sound knowledge of Arboriculture required
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese
• Valid clean Hong Kong Driving Licence preferable but not essential
• Willing to work on alternate Saturdays.
• Possession of a Construction Industry Council Safety Training Certificate ( Green Card)
Interested parties are invited to send their applications with a cover letter quoting job reference number, and full resumes stating career history, qualifications, expected salary and contact numbers through one of the following means: -
By Post:
Human Resources Director
Swire Properties Limited,
64/F One Island East,
18 Westlands Road,
Island East, Hong Kong
By Fax: 2880 8300 or
By E-mail: recruit2@swireproperties.com
(Ref. No.: 2/AT/6IV)
Working in the Landscaping Team, the incumbent is responsible for supervising a number of existing ongoing arboricultural works projects including tree protection, pruning and transplanting. Duties include preparing Method Statements, Tree Survey reports and monthly status reports for submission to various authorities / clients and Site Supervisory Works.
Requirements:
• Degree in Horticulture / Arboriculture or a related discipline and be an ISA Certified Arborist or similar
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in health diagnosis, tree identification and report writing
• Sound knowledge of Arboriculture required
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese
• Valid clean Hong Kong Driving Licence preferable but not essential
• Willing to work on alternate Saturdays.
• Possession of a Construction Industry Council Safety Training Certificate ( Green Card)
Interested parties are invited to send their applications with a cover letter quoting job reference number, and full resumes stating career history, qualifications, expected salary and contact numbers through one of the following means: -
By Post:
Human Resources Director
Swire Properties Limited,
64/F One Island East,
18 Westlands Road,
Island East, Hong Kong
By Fax: 2880 8300 or
By E-mail: recruit2@swireproperties.com
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
ISA HK/China (professionals) --- Topping at a girl's school in Kowloon 名女校乱砍树
国内朋友请使用翻译软件阅读本文 (http://translate.google.com.hk/?hl=en&tab=wT#enzh-CN)。
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com in English & at http://hi.baidu.com/%B9%FA%BC%CA%CA%F7%C4%BE%D1%A7%BB%E1/blog in Chinese, although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
The attached photos were taken by a Station Member when she passed through this famous girl’s school in Jordon Road last week. Isn’t it unbelievable that something like this can still happen in HK?
The trees were topped, mutilated, & worst of all, planted underneath a roof to grow no taller. They lack sun & space for proper canopy & root development, & the building is just less than a meter away. Who on earth would put them there for what good purpose, & for what long term benefits they will get?
Is there a “landscape consultant” responsible for this job? Are these trees under the jurisdiction of any Govt regulations? By what international or local standards were the trees to be put into this state? Is there any Arborist involved in the design & execution? Who would be responsible for making the decision of the operation? Can the decision be justified? There remains a whole range of questions to be answered.
What good is it to say we love trees, but to put our trees into misery? Why do some trees in HK get a lot of attention, & some don’t? Why some groups favour a particular situation & give a cold shoulder to others? Are we fair & just in our attitude towards incorrect practice, or are we selective in our work?
Who would like to answer the above questions?
best regards,
Sammy Au
President (Station Manager)
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
所附的照片是由一位本会会员在上周经过一间位于佐敦道的著名女子中学时所拍摄的。令人难以置信的是这样的事情依然在香港发生？
这些树木被斩顶及强剪，而最糟糕的是，她们被种在一个不能长高的屋顶下。他们缺乏适当的阳光和空间去发展，与该建筑物只有不到一米的距离。谁会把她们放在那里，有什么好的目的？
这项树木移植的工作是否有一个“园境顾问“呢？是否由政府所监管的呢？通过什么样的国际标准或者地方标准令这些树木变成这种状态的呢？有没有树艺师参与呢？谁应为这些斩顶及强剪的决定负责呢？这些决定是否合理？这仍然存在着一系列的问题需要回答。
为什么我们一边说爱护树木，一边却让我们的树木受伤害及痛苦？为什么有些树木在香港得到了很多的关注，和一些没有？为什么一些团体只关注某些树木而忽略其他呢？我们是否以公平和正义的态度去对待不正确的做法，还是我们是有选择性的，而目的又是什么？
誰可以回答上述問題呢？
此致
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号 HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
独立执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入诊断及探究支持去作出治疗，是专业失误。”
“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(以上由莊俊榮 注册树艺师 /市政树艺师号 HK-0009AM 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准。)
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com in English & at http://hi.baidu.com/%B9%FA%BC%CA%CA%F7%C4%BE%D1%A7%BB%E1/blog in Chinese, although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
The attached photos were taken by a Station Member when she passed through this famous girl’s school in Jordon Road last week. Isn’t it unbelievable that something like this can still happen in HK?
The trees were topped, mutilated, & worst of all, planted underneath a roof to grow no taller. They lack sun & space for proper canopy & root development, & the building is just less than a meter away. Who on earth would put them there for what good purpose, & for what long term benefits they will get?
Is there a “landscape consultant” responsible for this job? Are these trees under the jurisdiction of any Govt regulations? By what international or local standards were the trees to be put into this state? Is there any Arborist involved in the design & execution? Who would be responsible for making the decision of the operation? Can the decision be justified? There remains a whole range of questions to be answered.
What good is it to say we love trees, but to put our trees into misery? Why do some trees in HK get a lot of attention, & some don’t? Why some groups favour a particular situation & give a cold shoulder to others? Are we fair & just in our attitude towards incorrect practice, or are we selective in our work?
Who would like to answer the above questions?
best regards,
Sammy Au
President (Station Manager)
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
所附的照片是由一位本会会员在上周经过一间位于佐敦道的著名女子中学时所拍摄的。令人难以置信的是这样的事情依然在香港发生？
这些树木被斩顶及强剪，而最糟糕的是，她们被种在一个不能长高的屋顶下。他们缺乏适当的阳光和空间去发展，与该建筑物只有不到一米的距离。谁会把她们放在那里，有什么好的目的？
这项树木移植的工作是否有一个“园境顾问“呢？是否由政府所监管的呢？通过什么样的国际标准或者地方标准令这些树木变成这种状态的呢？有没有树艺师参与呢？谁应为这些斩顶及强剪的决定负责呢？这些决定是否合理？这仍然存在着一系列的问题需要回答。
为什么我们一边说爱护树木，一边却让我们的树木受伤害及痛苦？为什么有些树木在香港得到了很多的关注，和一些没有？为什么一些团体只关注某些树木而忽略其他呢？我们是否以公平和正义的态度去对待不正确的做法，还是我们是有选择性的，而目的又是什么？
誰可以回答上述問題呢？
此致
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号 HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
独立执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入诊断及探究支持去作出治疗，是专业失误。”
“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(以上由莊俊榮 注册树艺师 /市政树艺师号 HK-0009AM 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准。)
Friday, May 13, 2011
ISA HK/China --- HK Tree News 乱锯树被罚20万
国内朋友请使用翻译软件阅读本文 (http://translate.google.com.hk/?hl=en&tab=wT#enzh-CN)。
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
For those of you who can search newspaper online, please kindly look up South China Morning Post Saturday May 7, 2011 at 'City' section, for a piece of local news on "Top girls' school hit with heavy fine for tree pruning".
According to the newspaper report, the fine is HK$200,000.00 for incorrectly pruning a Candlenut tree (Aleurites moluccana), something that some agreed as just, & some disagreed. The incident came from a tip-off by a local group after they saw the pruning, to the Govt authorities for action. A local Arborist commented on the work, so did other Tree Experts. There appears to be no common approval on the quality of the work, although no international standards have been brought up against it, but only personal opinions.
From the photos acquired, the work looks more like Topping than Structural Pruning. Stubs were left & tree parts were cut in random. Apparently no justifiable pruning design had been conducted before the work, & it was said that the leading worker on the pruning gang was once a Certified Tree Worker working for the Govt. We wonder who he is? All Certified Tree Workers in HK were evaluated by the Station Manager who has been the Chief Proctor since Nov 2006. Would it be someone before that period? This case may go to the Ethics Committee of ISA to revoke his certificate as a maximum penalty, if proven & justified.
This girls' college is the second in line for heavy pruning fines after the previous hospital in Aug 2010. This is suggesting that the HK Govt is paying attention to unacceptable treatment to damage trees. It may be a reality in HK that trees become more damaged after 'pruning' than before. Look up those trees in natural forest without artificial pruning. Do they fail more than the city trees given with frequent pruning? HK needs to learn more on proper pruning, & this cannot be done without getting the Arborist up on a tree with ropes & chainsaws. Anyone designing or supervising Tree Pruning without having doing it himself for some time to understand the biomechanics & reaction of trees after pruning, would be like employing a doctor who has never operated in surgical theatre before for removing body parts. Can he really manage the complicated work?
HK has many 'Office Arborists' but lacking Practicing Arborist. ISA HK/China is fully aware of this in our drive towards China. Or else, our brothers & sisters would simply find somebody better to replace us.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President (Station Manager)
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
若各位能够在网上溜览报章的话，请翻查2011年5月7日星期六的南华早报’ 城市’ 版，一则本地新闻关于” 修剪树木，著名女子学校受重罚” 。
根据报章报导，错误修剪一棵石栗树的罚款是港币$200,000，有些人认为罚款是恰当的，但有些人不以为然。事件的起因，是由本地某个团体看见修剪树木之后而暗中向政府密告，希望政府采取行动。某一位本地树艺师评论此事，其地树木专家也是一样。虽然没有引用国际标准去否定此事，但对于工程质素，没有一致的肯定，只是个人的意见而已。
从图片得知，修剪工作像斩顶而多于结构修剪。残枝仍然留在树上而树的各部份也是随意修剪。明显地，在工程之初，没有进行过适度的修剪设计；及有人说，修剪队伍的领导曾是为政府工作的注册攀树师。我们猜度究竟他是谁？所有在香港的注册攀树师也会由会长 --- 从2006年11月至今的主考官 --- 评核过。也许是在之前的某人？这事件可能会上达至ISA的道德委员会，若证明失德有理，最高的惩罚是撤销他的证书。
在2010年8月，某一间医院也因过度修剪树木而接受重罚，而这间女子书院是同类事件的第二宗。这表示香港政府对于一些做成树木有伤害性的做法开始注意。树木’修剪’之后比之前更伤或许是一个事实。纵观没有接受过人工修剪过的天然树林，它们会比在城市中经常接受修剪的树木倒塌得更多么？香港需要在正确修剪上多学习，这需要树艺师会用绳索攀树及在树上操作炼锯，缺一而不行。任何设计或监督树木修剪的人士，自己已经有一段时间没亲身尝试及不理解生物力学和修剪后树木的反应，就像雇用一位从没有在手术室动过手术的医生，去进行切除身体器官一样。他能否真正地兼顾这样复杂的工作吗？
香港拥有很多 “办公室树艺师" 但缺乏能够在现场操作的 “执业树艺师”。ISA中国地区分会在我们进军中国之时已充分警觉此事。事态若是如此发展，国内的兄弟姊妹可能会简单的找一些更能在现场操作的工人去取代我们的“办公室树艺师"来修树, 这是否我们愿意见到的呢?
此致
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号no.HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
执业树艺师号IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入诊断及探究支持去作出治疗，是专业失误。”
“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(以上由周志贤注册树艺师HK-0280A 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准!)
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
For those of you who can search newspaper online, please kindly look up South China Morning Post Saturday May 7, 2011 at 'City' section, for a piece of local news on "Top girls' school hit with heavy fine for tree pruning".
According to the newspaper report, the fine is HK$200,000.00 for incorrectly pruning a Candlenut tree (Aleurites moluccana), something that some agreed as just, & some disagreed. The incident came from a tip-off by a local group after they saw the pruning, to the Govt authorities for action. A local Arborist commented on the work, so did other Tree Experts. There appears to be no common approval on the quality of the work, although no international standards have been brought up against it, but only personal opinions.
From the photos acquired, the work looks more like Topping than Structural Pruning. Stubs were left & tree parts were cut in random. Apparently no justifiable pruning design had been conducted before the work, & it was said that the leading worker on the pruning gang was once a Certified Tree Worker working for the Govt. We wonder who he is? All Certified Tree Workers in HK were evaluated by the Station Manager who has been the Chief Proctor since Nov 2006. Would it be someone before that period? This case may go to the Ethics Committee of ISA to revoke his certificate as a maximum penalty, if proven & justified.
This girls' college is the second in line for heavy pruning fines after the previous hospital in Aug 2010. This is suggesting that the HK Govt is paying attention to unacceptable treatment to damage trees. It may be a reality in HK that trees become more damaged after 'pruning' than before. Look up those trees in natural forest without artificial pruning. Do they fail more than the city trees given with frequent pruning? HK needs to learn more on proper pruning, & this cannot be done without getting the Arborist up on a tree with ropes & chainsaws. Anyone designing or supervising Tree Pruning without having doing it himself for some time to understand the biomechanics & reaction of trees after pruning, would be like employing a doctor who has never operated in surgical theatre before for removing body parts. Can he really manage the complicated work?
HK has many 'Office Arborists' but lacking Practicing Arborist. ISA HK/China is fully aware of this in our drive towards China. Or else, our brothers & sisters would simply find somebody better to replace us.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President (Station Manager)
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
若各位能够在网上溜览报章的话，请翻查2011年5月7日星期六的南华早报’ 城市’ 版，一则本地新闻关于” 修剪树木，著名女子学校受重罚” 。
根据报章报导，错误修剪一棵石栗树的罚款是港币$200,000，有些人认为罚款是恰当的，但有些人不以为然。事件的起因，是由本地某个团体看见修剪树木之后而暗中向政府密告，希望政府采取行动。某一位本地树艺师评论此事，其地树木专家也是一样。虽然没有引用国际标准去否定此事，但对于工程质素，没有一致的肯定，只是个人的意见而已。
从图片得知，修剪工作像斩顶而多于结构修剪。残枝仍然留在树上而树的各部份也是随意修剪。明显地，在工程之初，没有进行过适度的修剪设计；及有人说，修剪队伍的领导曾是为政府工作的注册攀树师。我们猜度究竟他是谁？所有在香港的注册攀树师也会由会长 --- 从2006年11月至今的主考官 --- 评核过。也许是在之前的某人？这事件可能会上达至ISA的道德委员会，若证明失德有理，最高的惩罚是撤销他的证书。
在2010年8月，某一间医院也因过度修剪树木而接受重罚，而这间女子书院是同类事件的第二宗。这表示香港政府对于一些做成树木有伤害性的做法开始注意。树木’修剪’之后比之前更伤或许是一个事实。纵观没有接受过人工修剪过的天然树林，它们会比在城市中经常接受修剪的树木倒塌得更多么？香港需要在正确修剪上多学习，这需要树艺师会用绳索攀树及在树上操作炼锯，缺一而不行。任何设计或监督树木修剪的人士，自己已经有一段时间没亲身尝试及不理解生物力学和修剪后树木的反应，就像雇用一位从没有在手术室动过手术的医生，去进行切除身体器官一样。他能否真正地兼顾这样复杂的工作吗？
香港拥有很多 “办公室树艺师" 但缺乏能够在现场操作的 “执业树艺师”。ISA中国地区分会在我们进军中国之时已充分警觉此事。事态若是如此发展，国内的兄弟姊妹可能会简单的找一些更能在现场操作的工人去取代我们的“办公室树艺师"来修树, 这是否我们愿意见到的呢?
此致
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号no.HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
执业树艺师号IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入诊断及探究支持去作出治疗，是专业失误。”
“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(以上由周志贤注册树艺师HK-0280A 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准!)
Monday, May 2, 2011
ISA HK/China --- Taiwan Tree News (阿里山树木击出火车出轨)
国内朋友请使用翻译软件阅读本文 (http://translate.google.com.hk/?hl=en&tab=wT#enzh-CN)。
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
Below is a piece of very saddening news that grieves Taiwan & China for an unexpected Tree Failure to derail a train in Alishan. Up to 29.4.2011, 5 passengers were killed & 99 injured, some seriously.
Very little is mentioned in the news for the cause of the accident. Was the branch decayed before failure? Did it belong to exceptional lean? What's the wind speed at that time? Was it attacked by pest before breakage? Was there any visible sign observable by a reasonable person to spot any instant danger before failure? These & many other questions, will be investigated & examined in a suitable institute (e.g. Coroner Court) in western countries to prevent similar accident to happen again.
In western countries, it would be inconceivable to have large overhanging trees alone the railway track for any train. The trees there would be assessed & maintained to minimize risks. The Arborists would be there to give comments & supervision. On the other hand, ISA has not yet entered Taiwan. There is not even one single Certified Arborist, never mind anything higher, in the whole of Taiwan. The Station Manager has met Taiwanese "Tree Experts" in various seminars in HK, but their attitude is that they know it all already, & would not respond to any communication of ISA HK/China. Now these bunch of "Tree Experts" would conduct the investigation. Good luck to Taiwan.
The fatal Tree Failure in Stanley in HK in 2008, has changed HK for Tree Care forever. Every Govt tree is now assessed for risk & mitigated by Tree Professionals. The HK Govt also know well that the genuine Tree professionals are Arborists, not landscapers. Massive Tree Risk Assessment is conducted in HK at every level in public & private sector. China is beginning to be influenced & we can see this is the way to go. Taiwan is on the other side of the Strait. We don't know where they would pick the best of the world to call us in. Taiwan is under the territory of ISA HK/China.
Nobody wants to see Tree Failure that kills. It brings agony & sorrow to so many families, & destroy the image of the Tree Owner. However, it's always Mother Nature makes the Rules; not anybody.
Arboriculture is a unique science irreplaceable by other greenery discipline. If anybody does not believes in this, let them try.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President (Station Manager)
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
以下是一段令人非常痛心的新闻: 於2011年4月28日,一辆阿里山小火车因树塌意外而出轨，截至2011年4月29日，有5名乘客死亡及99人受伤，部份伤势严重, 而当中绝大部份是国内游客。这次意外令台湾及中国人同感悲伤。
新闻發报很少提到意外原因。树塌前,树枝是否已经蛀烂？树干是否特别倾斜？当时的风速怎样？有否在断折前受虫害袭击？是否有普通人都能於场察觉到的即时明显危险迹象？这些及其他类似问题都会受到西方国家的相关机构（如死因裁判法庭）提问, 作出调查及审察，以防止类似事故再发生。
西方国家会难以想像出沿途之火车轨会有如此巨大的悬垂树木存在风脸。如有,这些树木都会受到评估及保养以减少风险。当地的树艺师会提出意见及监察。话说回来，国际树木学会还未踏足台湾。对整个台湾而言, 那里根本连一个 "注册树艺师" 也没有，无须理会它会有更高级的树木专家存在。本分会长曾於香港的众多研讨会中接触过台湾的“树木专家，但他们的态度是他们都已经全懂得了，且将不会对本分会的沟通作任何回应。现在，这群“树木专家"会对上述意外进行调查。我们祝台湾好运。
2008年香港赤柱的致命树塌已经永远改变了香港对树木护理的态度。每棵官树都会经过树木专业人员的评估及将风险减低。香港官员亦清楚知道名副其实的树木专业人仕是树艺师，而不是庭园设计家、园艺师和其他。香港每一层次之公共和私营部门都有进行大规模的树木风险评估。中国已开始被受薰陶, 走向应走之方向。台湾是在海峡的另一端。 我们未知道他们会否接受我们, 而台湾是属本分会轄区。
没有人愿意看到有杀伤力之塌树倒下,它会带来了許多家庭痛苦和悲伤，边破坏了树主的形象。無論如何，只是大自然去決定成敗, 无人能及。
树艺是一门独特的科学, 并非其他绿化学科所能替代。如有人不信此话，试试吧。
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497(http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号no.HK-0174BT(http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
执业树艺师号IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入诊断及探究支持去作出治疗，是专业失误。”
“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(以上由罗叶明注册树艺师HK-0538A 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准!)
阿里山翻小火車 5死99傷
阿里山森林鐵路神木支線小火車昨日發生嚴重意外，意外中列車共有4節車廂翻車，其中第5和第6節車廂出軌後從鐵橋上落 下。（）
列車遭粗大枝幹擊中，部份車廂被扯得車輪朝天。（）
大批受傷遊客被轉移出車廂外，等待救援。（）
圖為救援人員用擔架轉移受傷人員。台灣軍方也有動員直升機參加救援，幫忙送傷者就醫。（）
【專訊】台灣再次發生涉及大陸遊客的嚴重傷亡事故。一列在嘉義著名景區阿里山行駛的小火車昨日中午被倒塌的樹幹擊中後翻側脫軌。台灣農委 會表示，截至晚上 10時，共有5人罹難、99人受傷，其中32人重傷。據悉，死傷者大多來自廣東、浙江、山東、四川和河南5省的旅行團。大陸國台辦和國家 旅遊局要求台方全 力救助。台灣旅行商業同業公會聯合會表示，每位死者可獲200萬元台幣（約54萬港元）賠償。
香港旅遊業議會總幹事董耀中表 示，暫未收到有港人涉及該宗意外。而「縱橫遊」表示，昨日至4月30日，共有4團100人將前往阿里山，旅行社會安排團友改乘環保巴士遊 覽，至於5月出發 的團隊則視乎情而定。入境處表示會密切留意事態發展，在外港人如需協助，可致電入境處「協助在外香港居民小組」的24小時求助熱線，電 話： （852）1868。
塌樹擊車廂致骨牌效應
台灣嘉義縣消防局稱，意外發生於中午12時許，一列 掛有8節車廂的小火車，從神木站開往阿里山站時，突然有一條直徑約92厘米的樹幹落下，擊中第7節車廂，令火車出現骨牌效應，造成4節車 廂翻側脫軌，其中 2節跌落高約10米的小鐵橋下，有旅客更被拋出車廂，傷亡嚴重。事發後，軍方派出直升機將傷勢嚴重的旅客送到醫院急救，軍方也派出醫護人 員和軍人上山救 援。
涉及事故的5個大陸旅行團分由台灣西南、創意及山富旅行社接待，其中，創意旅行社恰好也是去年蘇花公路失蹤大陸團的接待旅行社。
死傷者多為大陸客
中央社指出，台灣過去曾發生多起樹木倒塌釀成死傷意外，而阿里山鐵路沿線有大量超過百年的老樹。由於每年的4、5月是季節交替之際，容 易發生老樹倒塌或樹枝斷裂事件。
總統馬英九昨日下午在主持國民黨中常會時得知消息，立即趕回總統府了解情，他要求盡快救治傷者、找出事故主因。而台灣移民署表示，針 對事件中傷亡的陸客家屬、承辦業務與這起事故有關的大陸旅行社人員，及大陸旅遊局官員，該署將協助緊急發給入出境許可證。
阿里山森林鐵路在2009年「八八水災」後受到嚴重損毀停駛，去年6月中旬才逐步恢復行駛。
昨日翻車意外發生後，阿里山鐵路再次全面停駛。而在去年10月21日，台灣蘇花公路發生嚴重山泥傾泄意外，共造成1死25人失蹤，絕大 多數是大陸遊客。
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阿里山翻火車設靈悼亡魂
台灣阿里山前日的小火車翻側意外，當局經統計確定為五死、一百零九人傷。五 名死者均為大陸旅客，分別來自四川、廣東、山東，死者家屬預定今日陸續抵台善後。台灣方面昨於殯儀館暫設靈堂，部分未受傷團友前往致哀， 不禁落淚。至昨日 尚有七十五名傷者留醫，其中一名近七旬大陸客情況危殆。
台灣慈濟會成員到靈堂向遇難者致哀。
前日在事故發生後，台灣多個部門各自發布死傷人數及名單，非常混亂。經嘉義縣衞生局最終確認，死傷者共有一百一十四人。五名死者均為女性， 兩人屬四川團、兩人來自山東、一人來自廣東。
五十二歲的盧彩枝為廣東東莞人，與丈夫一同遊台，未料卻從此天人永隔。盧的丈夫重傷留院，前日接受手術後驚聞噩耗，哀慟不已。昨日凌晨，他 強忍身心傷痛到殮房認屍。
靳睿遠重傷留院，祖父表現憂心。
四川團有兩人遇難，六十九歲的友人劉素蓉哭說，原本是八名親友同團赴台，未料只剩六人回去。劉素蓉因鎖骨骨折、三根肋骨折斷，昨日仍然留 醫。她指此行的八名親友，去年同遊海南島和香港，今年到台灣，明年預定到新加坡、馬來西亞及泰 國，但現已無法如願。
台灣有關部門昨在嘉義市殯儀館為死者設置靈堂，其中負責接待廣東團的台灣創意旅行社董事長李奇嶽，昨天陪同未受傷的團員到場致祭，多名團員 當場掉淚。據悉，因辦理簽證需時，罹難者及部分傷者家屬，預定今日陸續抵台。
昨仍有七十五人留院，其中六十六歲的叢瑞勝因多處骨折、脾臟破裂，情況危殆。叢的女兒亦受傷，仍然留醫。
檢調人員到出事現場調查。（）
阿里山小火車的出軌翻側事故，造成逾百人傷亡。 （）
當局指不涉人為 輿論質疑
針對今次意外起因，台農委會昨日重申，是樹木斷裂造成，當中不涉人為因素，沒有監管不足等問題，輿論質疑過早定調。農委會及後表示，會派遣 四名生態及植物學專家到場調查。另外，嘉義地檢署亦介入調查，除了針對樹木倒塌原因，還有司機煞車是否得當等環節，暫未有結果。
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Dear Station Members,
Below is a piece of very saddening news that grieves Taiwan & China for an unexpected Tree Failure to derail a train in Alishan. Up to 29.4.2011, 5 passengers were killed & 99 injured, some seriously.
Very little is mentioned in the news for the cause of the accident. Was the branch decayed before failure? Did it belong to exceptional lean? What's the wind speed at that time? Was it attacked by pest before breakage? Was there any visible sign observable by a reasonable person to spot any instant danger before failure? These & many other questions, will be investigated & examined in a suitable institute (e.g. Coroner Court) in western countries to prevent similar accident to happen again.
In western countries, it would be inconceivable to have large overhanging trees alone the railway track for any train. The trees there would be assessed & maintained to minimize risks. The Arborists would be there to give comments & supervision. On the other hand, ISA has not yet entered Taiwan. There is not even one single Certified Arborist, never mind anything higher, in the whole of Taiwan. The Station Manager has met Taiwanese "Tree Experts" in various seminars in HK, but their attitude is that they know it all already, & would not respond to any communication of ISA HK/China. Now these bunch of "Tree Experts" would conduct the investigation. Good luck to Taiwan.
The fatal Tree Failure in Stanley in HK in 2008, has changed HK for Tree Care forever. Every Govt tree is now assessed for risk & mitigated by Tree Professionals. The HK Govt also know well that the genuine Tree professionals are Arborists, not landscapers. Massive Tree Risk Assessment is conducted in HK at every level in public & private sector. China is beginning to be influenced & we can see this is the way to go. Taiwan is on the other side of the Strait. We don't know where they would pick the best of the world to call us in. Taiwan is under the territory of ISA HK/China.
Nobody wants to see Tree Failure that kills. It brings agony & sorrow to so many families, & destroy the image of the Tree Owner. However, it's always Mother Nature makes the Rules; not anybody.
Arboriculture is a unique science irreplaceable by other greenery discipline. If anybody does not believes in this, let them try.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President (Station Manager)
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
以下是一段令人非常痛心的新闻: 於2011年4月28日,一辆阿里山小火车因树塌意外而出轨，截至2011年4月29日，有5名乘客死亡及99人受伤，部份伤势严重, 而当中绝大部份是国内游客。这次意外令台湾及中国人同感悲伤。
新闻發报很少提到意外原因。树塌前,树枝是否已经蛀烂？树干是否特别倾斜？当时的风速怎样？有否在断折前受虫害袭击？是否有普通人都能於场察觉到的即时明显危险迹象？这些及其他类似问题都会受到西方国家的相关机构（如死因裁判法庭）提问, 作出调查及审察，以防止类似事故再发生。
西方国家会难以想像出沿途之火车轨会有如此巨大的悬垂树木存在风脸。如有,这些树木都会受到评估及保养以减少风险。当地的树艺师会提出意见及监察。话说回来，国际树木学会还未踏足台湾。对整个台湾而言, 那里根本连一个 "注册树艺师" 也没有，无须理会它会有更高级的树木专家存在。本分会长曾於香港的众多研讨会中接触过台湾的“树木专家，但他们的态度是他们都已经全懂得了，且将不会对本分会的沟通作任何回应。现在，这群“树木专家"会对上述意外进行调查。我们祝台湾好运。
2008年香港赤柱的致命树塌已经永远改变了香港对树木护理的态度。每棵官树都会经过树木专业人员的评估及将风险减低。香港官员亦清楚知道名副其实的树木专业人仕是树艺师，而不是庭园设计家、园艺师和其他。香港每一层次之公共和私营部门都有进行大规模的树木风险评估。中国已开始被受薰陶, 走向应走之方向。台湾是在海峡的另一端。 我们未知道他们会否接受我们, 而台湾是属本分会轄区。
没有人愿意看到有杀伤力之塌树倒下,它会带来了許多家庭痛苦和悲伤，边破坏了树主的形象。無論如何，只是大自然去決定成敗, 无人能及。
树艺是一门独特的科学, 并非其他绿化学科所能替代。如有人不信此话，试试吧。
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497(http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号no.HK-0174BT(http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
执业树艺师号IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入诊断及探究支持去作出治疗，是专业失误。”
“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(以上由罗叶明注册树艺师HK-0538A 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准!)
阿里山翻小火車 5死99傷
阿里山森林鐵路神木支線小火車昨日發生嚴重意外，意外中列車共有4節車廂翻車，其中第5和第6節車廂出軌後從鐵橋上落 下。（）
列車遭粗大枝幹擊中，部份車廂被扯得車輪朝天。（）
大批受傷遊客被轉移出車廂外，等待救援。（）
圖為救援人員用擔架轉移受傷人員。台灣軍方也有動員直升機參加救援，幫忙送傷者就醫。（）
【專訊】台灣再次發生涉及大陸遊客的嚴重傷亡事故。一列在嘉義著名景區阿里山行駛的小火車昨日中午被倒塌的樹幹擊中後翻側脫軌。台灣農委 會表示，截至晚上 10時，共有5人罹難、99人受傷，其中32人重傷。據悉，死傷者大多來自廣東、浙江、山東、四川和河南5省的旅行團。大陸國台辦和國家 旅遊局要求台方全 力救助。台灣旅行商業同業公會聯合會表示，每位死者可獲200萬元台幣（約54萬港元）賠償。
香港旅遊業議會總幹事董耀中表 示，暫未收到有港人涉及該宗意外。而「縱橫遊」表示，昨日至4月30日，共有4團100人將前往阿里山，旅行社會安排團友改乘環保巴士遊 覽，至於5月出發 的團隊則視乎情而定。入境處表示會密切留意事態發展，在外港人如需協助，可致電入境處「協助在外香港居民小組」的24小時求助熱線，電 話： （852）1868。
塌樹擊車廂致骨牌效應
台灣嘉義縣消防局稱，意外發生於中午12時許，一列 掛有8節車廂的小火車，從神木站開往阿里山站時，突然有一條直徑約92厘米的樹幹落下，擊中第7節車廂，令火車出現骨牌效應，造成4節車 廂翻側脫軌，其中 2節跌落高約10米的小鐵橋下，有旅客更被拋出車廂，傷亡嚴重。事發後，軍方派出直升機將傷勢嚴重的旅客送到醫院急救，軍方也派出醫護人 員和軍人上山救 援。
涉及事故的5個大陸旅行團分由台灣西南、創意及山富旅行社接待，其中，創意旅行社恰好也是去年蘇花公路失蹤大陸團的接待旅行社。
死傷者多為大陸客
中央社指出，台灣過去曾發生多起樹木倒塌釀成死傷意外，而阿里山鐵路沿線有大量超過百年的老樹。由於每年的4、5月是季節交替之際，容 易發生老樹倒塌或樹枝斷裂事件。
總統馬英九昨日下午在主持國民黨中常會時得知消息，立即趕回總統府了解情，他要求盡快救治傷者、找出事故主因。而台灣移民署表示，針 對事件中傷亡的陸客家屬、承辦業務與這起事故有關的大陸旅行社人員，及大陸旅遊局官員，該署將協助緊急發給入出境許可證。
阿里山森林鐵路在2009年「八八水災」後受到嚴重損毀停駛，去年6月中旬才逐步恢復行駛。
昨日翻車意外發生後，阿里山鐵路再次全面停駛。而在去年10月21日，台灣蘇花公路發生嚴重山泥傾泄意外，共造成1死25人失蹤，絕大 多數是大陸遊客。
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阿里山翻火車設靈悼亡魂
台灣阿里山前日的小火車翻側意外，當局經統計確定為五死、一百零九人傷。五 名死者均為大陸旅客，分別來自四川、廣東、山東，死者家屬預定今日陸續抵台善後。台灣方面昨於殯儀館暫設靈堂，部分未受傷團友前往致哀， 不禁落淚。至昨日 尚有七十五名傷者留醫，其中一名近七旬大陸客情況危殆。
台灣慈濟會成員到靈堂向遇難者致哀。
前日在事故發生後，台灣多個部門各自發布死傷人數及名單，非常混亂。經嘉義縣衞生局最終確認，死傷者共有一百一十四人。五名死者均為女性， 兩人屬四川團、兩人來自山東、一人來自廣東。
五十二歲的盧彩枝為廣東東莞人，與丈夫一同遊台，未料卻從此天人永隔。盧的丈夫重傷留院，前日接受手術後驚聞噩耗，哀慟不已。昨日凌晨，他 強忍身心傷痛到殮房認屍。
靳睿遠重傷留院，祖父表現憂心。
四川團有兩人遇難，六十九歲的友人劉素蓉哭說，原本是八名親友同團赴台，未料只剩六人回去。劉素蓉因鎖骨骨折、三根肋骨折斷，昨日仍然留 醫。她指此行的八名親友，去年同遊海南島和香港，今年到台灣，明年預定到新加坡、馬來西亞及泰 國，但現已無法如願。
台灣有關部門昨在嘉義市殯儀館為死者設置靈堂，其中負責接待廣東團的台灣創意旅行社董事長李奇嶽，昨天陪同未受傷的團員到場致祭，多名團員 當場掉淚。據悉，因辦理簽證需時，罹難者及部分傷者家屬，預定今日陸續抵台。
昨仍有七十五人留院，其中六十六歲的叢瑞勝因多處骨折、脾臟破裂，情況危殆。叢的女兒亦受傷，仍然留醫。
檢調人員到出事現場調查。（）
阿里山小火車的出軌翻側事故，造成逾百人傷亡。 （）
當局指不涉人為 輿論質疑
針對今次意外起因，台農委會昨日重申，是樹木斷裂造成，當中不涉人為因素，沒有監管不足等問題，輿論質疑過早定調。農委會及後表示，會派遣 四名生態及植物學專家到場調查。另外，嘉義地檢署亦介入調查，除了針對樹木倒塌原因，還有司機煞車是否得當等環節，暫未有結果。
Sunday, April 17, 2011
ISA HK/China --- Xiamen Botanical Garden Visit 23-24.4.2011
Dear Station Members,
ISA HK/China is very pleased to inform you that we have been invited to carry out an Exchange Visit to Xiamen Botanical Garden on Apr 23 - 24, 2011.
This is the first time ISA HK/China has ventured outside Guangdong Province to go further north to promote ISA Arboriculture. Whereas Guangdong traditionally would have received international information from friends & relatives in HK, the other 29 Provinces in China would need to rely upon their own efforts, or through the Central Govt, to invite experts to bring them updated knowledge. As China is such a big country & Arboriculture has not yet started there, sky is the limit for an international organization like ISA. With us knowing the land & culture, speaking the language & being nearby, ISA HK/China is handling an opportunity as big as China can offer today.
In this tour of duty, ISA HK/China will send 11 of our staff to deliver a general introduction in Arboriculture from Tree Selection to Tree Climbing. We shall present 3 seminars on Tree Standards, Installation & Pruning in the first day. In the following day, we shall demonstrate Tree Climbing & on-site Tree Risk Assessment. We have told our host that there is no limit as to the number of audience for our events, & everybody, whether working in the greenery industry or not, is welcomed. It is already known that landscapers, nurserymen & scholars will all attend.
Xiamen Botanical Garden is perhaps the 2nd largest botanical garden in China & they have not followed the others to go into commercialization. They are the traditional friends of the Station Manager for years, & it is through this relationship that this visit was instantly arranged. After Xiamen, ISA HK/China will approach our other traditional contacts, if funds & time are further available.
Upon our return, we shall produce a Station Mail on this visit. We hope to bring all of you good news.
ISA HK/China will live up our word to open up China for all our Station Members, one tree & one Arborist at a time.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President (Station Manager)
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
各位会员，
国际树木学会中国地区分会很高兴的通知大家，在今年四月二十三至二十四日我们获邀到厦门植物园进行交流访问。
这是本分会第一次跨越广东省到较远的地方推广国际树木学会的树艺行业。传统上，广东省可以从在香港的朋友和亲戚们接收国际消息，但中国其它的29个省则需要靠自己的努力，或是通过中央政府，邀请专家带给它们最新的知识。但这不适用于ISA, 因为ISA分会才是唯一的官方代表。由于中国是一庞大的国家而树艺行业在中国还未开始，对本分会而言，确是商机无限。
在我们今次的行程，国际树木学会中国地区分会已经准备好11位人员去进行树艺行业的一般介绍 - 从树木选择到树木攀爬。我们会在第一天举行三场讲座，内容是关于树木规格、种植及修剪。在第二天，我们会示范攀树及即场树木风险评估。我们已经通知对方，每一个项目的观众的人数都是不限，也不论他门是否从事绿化行业。我方已知道院校生、工程人员、管理人员和生产人员都会到场。
厦门植物园也许是中国第二大的植物园, 及不像中国其它植物园一般进行商业化。他们与本分会长是多年的老朋友，也是通过这种关系，令这次的访问一拍即合。
我们回程之后，将会发放一份关于此次旅程的会讯，我们希望带给各位好消息。
本分会将会信守之前的承诺，来开发中国这个庞大市场，也将从每棵树和每一位树艺师做起。
此致
国际树木学会 中国地区分会会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师/注册攀树师号no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
(本文由周志贤先生翻绎, 注册树艺师号 HK-0280A , 一切内容以英文版本为准 !)
ISA HK/China is very pleased to inform you that we have been invited to carry out an Exchange Visit to Xiamen Botanical Garden on Apr 23 - 24, 2011.
This is the first time ISA HK/China has ventured outside Guangdong Province to go further north to promote ISA Arboriculture. Whereas Guangdong traditionally would have received international information from friends & relatives in HK, the other 29 Provinces in China would need to rely upon their own efforts, or through the Central Govt, to invite experts to bring them updated knowledge. As China is such a big country & Arboriculture has not yet started there, sky is the limit for an international organization like ISA. With us knowing the land & culture, speaking the language & being nearby, ISA HK/China is handling an opportunity as big as China can offer today.
In this tour of duty, ISA HK/China will send 11 of our staff to deliver a general introduction in Arboriculture from Tree Selection to Tree Climbing. We shall present 3 seminars on Tree Standards, Installation & Pruning in the first day. In the following day, we shall demonstrate Tree Climbing & on-site Tree Risk Assessment. We have told our host that there is no limit as to the number of audience for our events, & everybody, whether working in the greenery industry or not, is welcomed. It is already known that landscapers, nurserymen & scholars will all attend.
Xiamen Botanical Garden is perhaps the 2nd largest botanical garden in China & they have not followed the others to go into commercialization. They are the traditional friends of the Station Manager for years, & it is through this relationship that this visit was instantly arranged. After Xiamen, ISA HK/China will approach our other traditional contacts, if funds & time are further available.
Upon our return, we shall produce a Station Mail on this visit. We hope to bring all of you good news.
ISA HK/China will live up our word to open up China for all our Station Members, one tree & one Arborist at a time.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President (Station Manager)
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
各位会员，
国际树木学会中国地区分会很高兴的通知大家，在今年四月二十三至二十四日我们获邀到厦门植物园进行交流访问。
这是本分会第一次跨越广东省到较远的地方推广国际树木学会的树艺行业。传统上，广东省可以从在香港的朋友和亲戚们接收国际消息，但中国其它的29个省则需要靠自己的努力，或是通过中央政府，邀请专家带给它们最新的知识。但这不适用于ISA, 因为ISA分会才是唯一的官方代表。由于中国是一庞大的国家而树艺行业在中国还未开始，对本分会而言，确是商机无限。
在我们今次的行程，国际树木学会中国地区分会已经准备好11位人员去进行树艺行业的一般介绍 - 从树木选择到树木攀爬。我们会在第一天举行三场讲座，内容是关于树木规格、种植及修剪。在第二天，我们会示范攀树及即场树木风险评估。我们已经通知对方，每一个项目的观众的人数都是不限，也不论他门是否从事绿化行业。我方已知道院校生、工程人员、管理人员和生产人员都会到场。
厦门植物园也许是中国第二大的植物园, 及不像中国其它植物园一般进行商业化。他们与本分会长是多年的老朋友，也是通过这种关系，令这次的访问一拍即合。
我们回程之后，将会发放一份关于此次旅程的会讯，我们希望带给各位好消息。
本分会将会信守之前的承诺，来开发中国这个庞大市场，也将从每棵树和每一位树艺师做起。
此致
国际树木学会 中国地区分会会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师/注册攀树师号no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
(本文由周志贤先生翻绎, 注册树艺师号 HK-0280A , 一切内容以英文版本为准 !)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
ISA HK/China --- Domains of Arboriculture 树艺学领城
国内朋友请使用翻译软件阅读本文 (http://translate.google.com.hk/?hl=en&tab=wT#enzh-CN)。
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
After the Stanley Tree Failure in 2008 in HK, the city has gone on a frenzy to conduct Tree Risk Assessment (TRA) apparently to respond the political pressure. 95+% of the HK Arborists in the private sector right now would focus on TRA alone, because this is the biggest share of the pie. Courses of variable quality have sprung up everywhere on TRA. Laymen want to be Certified Arborists instantly because of the sudden market in TRA. The Arboricultural Discipline appears to be all about TRA alone in the small city of HK.
ISA HK/China, managing ISA activities for hundreds of cities in our territory of HK, Macau, Taiwan & China, does not see practicing TRA as the only domain in HK as healthy. This is like keep on pushing vitamin pills alone & ignore general food. The Arboricultural Discipline contains many more subjects other than just TRA. This is represented in the highest credential of Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) of ISA, where in all 19 Domains of Arboriculture are required to be tested. They include:
1. Abiotic Influence
2. Tree Biology
3. Biotic Influence
4. Diagnostic Process
5. Plant Identification & Selection
6. Soil Science
7. Climbing, Rigging & Removal
8. Installation Practice
9. Integrated Pest Management
10. Irrigation
11. Pruning
12. Soil Treatment
13. Support & Protection
14. Business Relation
15. Inventory & management Plans
16. Plant Appraisal
17. Tree Risk Assessment (TRA)
18. Safety at Work
19. Tree Preservation
It can be seen that TRA is just one Domain among the rest. An Arborist is supposed to master all-round knowledge & not biased on one single subject alone, because the knowledge of the other subjects will help him to make better observation & decision on that single subject. This appears to be a common fact in any scientific discipline.
In the above, a Certified Arborist is tested in multiple-choice around a combination of 10 Domains in basics. Only around 10% of the questions are on TRA. The Registered Consulting Arborist ( http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html ) credential requires the candidate to further deliver all the above knowledge in oratory & writing to international skills. Arboriculture is much broader than just filling in forms for TRA.
ISA HK/China has over the years recommended our Arborists to master profound knowledge in Tree Biology & Wind Mechanics, before attempting to conduct something so sophisticated like the TRA. If not, it is always true that Mother Natures makes the Rules. We also need to find why our trees have turned into risks in the first place, & stop them. Otherwise, we shall keep on producing risky trees.
HK is just one city out of hundreds in our territory, & HK cannot influence how ISA is developed here. In our Exchange Visit to China next week, ISA HK/China will deliver a complete package of knowledge in Tree Standards, Installation & Pruning, Tree Climbing & TRA to our brothers & sisters, who do not know much about Arboriculture nor ISA. Arboricultural knowledge links to one another & one subject alone cannot be taken out to represent all. ISA HK/China keeps an open mind & clear vision on how to develop proper Arboriculture in our territory under ISA Mission. Nothing can deviate us from that.
May the HK Arborists spread out to develop other skills of Arboriculture to meet the world. If not, HK Arborists will soon be marginalized, when they come to meet others on knowledge whether locally or overseas.
Just think about those coming to ISA Sydney Conference with us to meet the world ...
best regards,
Sammy Au
President / Station Manager
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
自2008年香港赤柱塌树后，香港似乎是由於政治压力而对树木风险评估（TRA）产生了一股狂热。有九成多的香港树艺师会只专注於 TRA上，因为这是整个馅饼中之最大份量。质数参差的TRA课程如雨後春笋般崛起。 外行人以TRA为生意, 都想成为 “注册树艺师”。在香港这个小城市, 树艺学似乎全是只关注单一的TRA而矣。
本分会是管理在香港， 澳门，台湾及中国境内数百个城市的ISA机构，对香港树艺师只从事TRA认为毫不健康。树艺行业不只是操作TRA而矣, 而是非常广阔。在ISA 的最高级文凭 “资深树艺师”（BCMA）内，所有19个树艺领域都要经过测试。它们是：
1. 非生物界的影响
2. 树木生物学
3. 生物界的影响
4. 诊断过程
5. 植物识别与选择
6. 土壤学
7. 攀树，索具及移除
8. 安装和实践
9. 病虫害综合管理
10. 灌溉
11. 修剪
12. 土壤处理
13. 支撑和保护
14. 业务关系
15. 统计和管理计划
16. 植物鉴定
17. 树木风险评估（TRA）
18. 施工安全
19. 树木保育
从这19个领域中， “注册树芸师” 只是被测试其中10个领域，及局限於基本常识。至于 “顾问树艺师”( http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html) 之认证， 考生更是被要求以口述及写作能力来传达上述知识至国际满意的程度。
由此可见，在ISA众多领域中, TRA仅仅是其中一个。本分会多年来都建议任何树芸师, 都要掌握好对树生物学及风力学之渊博常识後，才可尝试处理类似TRA之复杂事项。不然， “由大自然决定成败 ” 经常是对的。
香港仅仅是我们领域里数百个城市当中的一个 ，而且，香港不能影响本分会如何去发展ISA树艺。 例如，在我们下一个进入中国之交流参观会内，我们将传递一套 “树本标准，安装及修枝，攀树与TRA” 的完整基本知识。这些知识互相连结，而且不能剔除当中任何一项去宣称这就是这样了。本分会在ISA使命下对如何在我们领域上发展适当树艺, 保持着开放的态度及清晰的视野, 没有什么能令我们由此偏离。
但愿香港的树艺师们, 能伸展出去发展其他树艺技能去衔接世界。否则，当香港树艺师与海外树艺师相比之时, 将会被再次边缘化。
试想想，那些与我们前往ISA悉尼会议的同伴们会如何面对世界 ...
此致
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号 no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入诊断及探究支持去作出治疗，是专业失误。”
“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(以上由罗叶明注册树艺师 HK-0538A 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准!)
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
After the Stanley Tree Failure in 2008 in HK, the city has gone on a frenzy to conduct Tree Risk Assessment (TRA) apparently to respond the political pressure. 95+% of the HK Arborists in the private sector right now would focus on TRA alone, because this is the biggest share of the pie. Courses of variable quality have sprung up everywhere on TRA. Laymen want to be Certified Arborists instantly because of the sudden market in TRA. The Arboricultural Discipline appears to be all about TRA alone in the small city of HK.
ISA HK/China, managing ISA activities for hundreds of cities in our territory of HK, Macau, Taiwan & China, does not see practicing TRA as the only domain in HK as healthy. This is like keep on pushing vitamin pills alone & ignore general food. The Arboricultural Discipline contains many more subjects other than just TRA. This is represented in the highest credential of Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) of ISA, where in all 19 Domains of Arboriculture are required to be tested. They include:
1. Abiotic Influence
2. Tree Biology
3. Biotic Influence
4. Diagnostic Process
5. Plant Identification & Selection
6. Soil Science
7. Climbing, Rigging & Removal
8. Installation Practice
9. Integrated Pest Management
10. Irrigation
11. Pruning
12. Soil Treatment
13. Support & Protection
14. Business Relation
15. Inventory & management Plans
16. Plant Appraisal
17. Tree Risk Assessment (TRA)
18. Safety at Work
19. Tree Preservation
It can be seen that TRA is just one Domain among the rest. An Arborist is supposed to master all-round knowledge & not biased on one single subject alone, because the knowledge of the other subjects will help him to make better observation & decision on that single subject. This appears to be a common fact in any scientific discipline.
In the above, a Certified Arborist is tested in multiple-choice around a combination of 10 Domains in basics. Only around 10% of the questions are on TRA. The Registered Consulting Arborist ( http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html ) credential requires the candidate to further deliver all the above knowledge in oratory & writing to international skills. Arboriculture is much broader than just filling in forms for TRA.
ISA HK/China has over the years recommended our Arborists to master profound knowledge in Tree Biology & Wind Mechanics, before attempting to conduct something so sophisticated like the TRA. If not, it is always true that Mother Natures makes the Rules. We also need to find why our trees have turned into risks in the first place, & stop them. Otherwise, we shall keep on producing risky trees.
HK is just one city out of hundreds in our territory, & HK cannot influence how ISA is developed here. In our Exchange Visit to China next week, ISA HK/China will deliver a complete package of knowledge in Tree Standards, Installation & Pruning, Tree Climbing & TRA to our brothers & sisters, who do not know much about Arboriculture nor ISA. Arboricultural knowledge links to one another & one subject alone cannot be taken out to represent all. ISA HK/China keeps an open mind & clear vision on how to develop proper Arboriculture in our territory under ISA Mission. Nothing can deviate us from that.
May the HK Arborists spread out to develop other skills of Arboriculture to meet the world. If not, HK Arborists will soon be marginalized, when they come to meet others on knowledge whether locally or overseas.
Just think about those coming to ISA Sydney Conference with us to meet the world ...
best regards,
Sammy Au
President / Station Manager
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
自2008年香港赤柱塌树后，香港似乎是由於政治压力而对树木风险评估（TRA）产生了一股狂热。有九成多的香港树艺师会只专注於 TRA上，因为这是整个馅饼中之最大份量。质数参差的TRA课程如雨後春笋般崛起。 外行人以TRA为生意, 都想成为 “注册树艺师”。在香港这个小城市, 树艺学似乎全是只关注单一的TRA而矣。
本分会是管理在香港， 澳门，台湾及中国境内数百个城市的ISA机构，对香港树艺师只从事TRA认为毫不健康。树艺行业不只是操作TRA而矣, 而是非常广阔。在ISA 的最高级文凭 “资深树艺师”（BCMA）内，所有19个树艺领域都要经过测试。它们是：
1. 非生物界的影响
2. 树木生物学
3. 生物界的影响
4. 诊断过程
5. 植物识别与选择
6. 土壤学
7. 攀树，索具及移除
8. 安装和实践
9. 病虫害综合管理
10. 灌溉
11. 修剪
12. 土壤处理
13. 支撑和保护
14. 业务关系
15. 统计和管理计划
16. 植物鉴定
17. 树木风险评估（TRA）
18. 施工安全
19. 树木保育
从这19个领域中， “注册树芸师” 只是被测试其中10个领域，及局限於基本常识。至于 “顾问树艺师”( http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html) 之认证， 考生更是被要求以口述及写作能力来传达上述知识至国际满意的程度。
由此可见，在ISA众多领域中, TRA仅仅是其中一个。本分会多年来都建议任何树芸师, 都要掌握好对树生物学及风力学之渊博常识後，才可尝试处理类似TRA之复杂事项。不然， “由大自然决定成败 ” 经常是对的。
香港仅仅是我们领域里数百个城市当中的一个 ，而且，香港不能影响本分会如何去发展ISA树艺。 例如，在我们下一个进入中国之交流参观会内，我们将传递一套 “树本标准，安装及修枝，攀树与TRA” 的完整基本知识。这些知识互相连结，而且不能剔除当中任何一项去宣称这就是这样了。本分会在ISA使命下对如何在我们领域上发展适当树艺, 保持着开放的态度及清晰的视野, 没有什么能令我们由此偏离。
但愿香港的树艺师们, 能伸展出去发展其他树艺技能去衔接世界。否则，当香港树艺师与海外树艺师相比之时, 将会被再次边缘化。
试想想，那些与我们前往ISA悉尼会议的同伴们会如何面对世界 ...
此致
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号 no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入诊断及探究支持去作出治疗，是专业失误。”
“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(以上由罗叶明注册树艺师 HK-0538A 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准!)
Monday, April 11, 2011
ISA HK/China --- Writing Arborist Report 撰写树艺报告
国内朋友请使用翻译软件阅读本文 (http://translate.google.com.hk/?hl=en&tab=wT#enzh-CN)。
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
ISA HK/China frequently receives complaints upon our local Arborist Reports in HK from various clients. Issues include poor English, irrelevant information, inaccurate description & lack of clear decision. Clients complain that they have difficulties in making judgment after reading such a report, & would regard it as unprofessional as compared to other disciplines.
It is true that the Certified Arborist (CA) exam does not test for English report-writing. This appears to belong to the following reasons:
1. The CA exam was originally developed in North America & candidates there would use English as their mother tongue. Somehow if a report is required, the CA there can write something out that is understandable in their own language.
2. Arborists in western countries would do all kind of Arborist work from design, selection, maintenance, inspection, protection to risk assessment. Writing up detailed technical report like those frequently demanded by Govt Depts in HK, would belong to specialists like the Consulting Arborists (www.asca-consultants.org), who are trained to address such issue with good communication & technical skills.
In our territory, Arborist work is lob-sided to Tree Risk Assessment (TRA) due to political influence. Whereas quantitative TRA is done by filling in forms for quick assessment, there are times where Govt Dept would require special focus on trees pending detailed investigation. There are also cases where trees have been damaged or interfered under public attention. The client would then like to obtain specific information on the extent of damage/interference, & make a decision on the next move. For this kind of work, a common Tree Survey or Ecological Assessment report will fall short of what the client is looking for, & would not help them to make a justified decision.
Whereas the CA exam came to our territory, it made the same assumption that all our candidates can use English in their daily life. This is certainly too much to ask for, as a lot of our local candidates may read English well, but not to speak or write it the same, since Cantonese is the mother tongue in HK. Also after 1997, many politicians have encouraged using Cantonese as the common language even in Legco. English more or less remains for business/administration writing, & there is a trend that it is getting stereotypic as seen in many of the daily communication issued everywhere.
ISA HK/China has not seen by now a good Arborist Report with many pages of description written to international standard in HK. Most of the time, the report structure is confusing; the language used is full of errors; the observation is unclear without justification; & the conclusion is unconvincing. All there is appears to be nice packaging of pages after pages of irrelevant information, which can drown the reader into boredom & confusion. Such a report can be easily challenged at Court.
It is also noticed in a lot of the Arborist Reports which mention that they are written to the "Practicing Standards" of ISA. ISA is a research & education organization. It does not produce "Practicing Standards". Any CA who puts this in may have impeached the Code of Ethics of Certified Arborist, & may be subject to investigation by ISA Cert Dept.
Many people have been respecting our newly emerged Arborist Profession partly out of respect for the prestigious organization of ISA. If our local Arborists do not upgrade themselves in their performance, the respect may not last forever. ISA HK/China will collaborate with Govt Depts & public to eliminate poor quality work, & will not fight to be there by status. ISA HK/China will insist on quality work. After all, HK is just one city out of hundreds in our territory of HK, Macau, Taiwan & China. Why should we protect the HK Arborists alone for bad work?
ISA HK/China has set up a Qualified Arborist credential (QA, http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/09/isa-hkchina-qualified-arborist-qa.html) to elevate our performance locally. One of the focus is report-writing in its requirement. The QA credential is also modeled after the Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA, http://www.asca-consultants.org/) requirements, although in a much junior level. At least Technical Writing is not demanded in the QA. ISA HK/China regards our QA can write a basic Arborist Report of some sense. Clients should demand QA to give them readable Arborist Reports in future.
ISA HK/China will try to deliver 3 session of ISA Tree Seminars to introduce "Technical Writing" to our Station Members later on. A mere 3 session will not instantly qualify an Arborist to write international report. However, it will help.
ISA HK/China will relentlessly upgrade our Arborist Profession locally, one tree & one Arborist at a time.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President / Station Manager
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
本分会经常接到不同人仕对本地树艺师所撰写的英语报告的投诉，包括英文差，加入不相关的資訊，不准确的描述以及缺乏明确的决定。客人抱怨说他们在阅读这样的报告后并不能作出适当的决定，从而觉得本地树艺师并不够专业。
事实上，"注册树艺师" 考试并不测试撰写英语报告, 主要基于下列原因:
1.此考试最初是在北美洲发展起来的，当地考生是以英语作为母语。如果他们要用英语撰写报告，这些树艺师是不难做到的。
2. 树艺师在西方国家是负责全面的树艺工作，包括设计、选种、维护、检查、保护及风险评估。 香港政府部门也经常要求写作详细的技术报告，这些工作应该由一些专科人员, 例如 “顾问树艺师”（www.asca-consultants.org）去担当, 而并非由一般 “注册树艺师”去担任，因为 “顾问树艺师”们接受过另类培训，拥有特殊的沟通能力及和技能。
由于政治影响，香港树艺师的工作侧重于树木 “风险评估”。 大部份的评估是通过填写某些简单表格快速做出的。 然而有些时候，政府部门是需要更加详尽的树木报告。还有一些情况下，树木的损坏及干扰是受到公众关注。客人有时候也需要取得具体的资料，去了解树木是受到何等程度的破坏或干扰，才能决定下一步的行动。在这样的大前提下，一个普通的 “树木统查’ 或 “生态评估”报告并不能够提供足够的资料帮助客人来做出合理的决定。
当 “注册树艺师”考试来到香港的时候，它假设了所有考生是在日常生活环境中使用英语的。但这显然是不恰当的假设，虽然大部份本地考生可以阅读英语，但他們说讲和书写英语的能力并不高，因为自从一九九七年开始，粤语已变成为香港的母语。一九九七年后，许多政治家都鼓励使用粤语为共通语言，即使在立法会会议亦是如此。尽管在商业/管理写作上仍然仃留使用英语，但在日常沟通上, 英语的使用已经渐趋公式化, 而树艺报告倒是千变万化。
本分会直到现在还没有看过一个达到国际水平的本地树艺报告。大部分时间，报告的结构是混乱的，所用的语言充满了错误，观察往往是不明确, 或是理由不充份，结论亦往往也是不能令人信服。包装报告往往在不错的页面设计及不相关的资讯下，令读者感到混淆及困惑。这样的报告是很容易地在法院被提出质疑的。
我们亦注意到在很多的树艺师报告中提及报告是符合ISA的“执行标准”。 然而，ISA是一个研究和教育机构，它并不制定“执行标准“。任何树艺师把这个不遵守 “注册树艺师”道德标准的字句加入报告内，可能会受到的ISA发牌部门的调查
许多人都尊重我们这新出现的树艺师专业， 部分是出于尊重我们这个国际权威组织ISA。但是，如果本地树艺师不保障自己的专业表现，这种尊重不可能永远持续下去。本分会将与政府部门及公众合作，消除质量差的树艺工作，以及不断地向前进步。本分会将坚持贡献高质量的树艺工作及把持专业态度。毕竟，香港只是在中华地区数百个城市的其中一个。我们为什么要特別关照香港能力低下的树艺师, 而损害整体利益?
本分会已成立了一个 “认可树艺师” 的认证制度 (QA , http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/09/isa-hkchina-qualified-arborist-qa.html ) ，以提升我们的本地水平。要成为 QA, 其中一个重点是报告的撰写。 “认可树艺师” 的认证是仿照 “顾问树艺师”（RCA, www.asca- consultants.org） 的要求，但仃留在较初级的水平, 亦不要求懂得“技术写作”。本分会认为我们的 “认可格树艺师” 是可以撰写有一定意义的基本树艺报告。客人亦可在未来要求聘用 “认可树艺师” 去提供可读的树艺师报告。
本分会在不久将来会提供三节讲座，向本会会员介绍 “技术写作”。短短三次讲座将不会立即令本地树艺师写出国际水平的报告。但是，它会有所帮助。
本分会将坚持不懈及一步一步地提升本地树艺师的专业水平。
此致
国际树木学会中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号 HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入的诊断及研究的支持而作出治疗，是专业失当。”
“随便的树木评估员只会作出散漫的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(以上由莊俊榮 注册树艺师 /市政树艺师号 HK-0009AM 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准。)
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
ISA HK/China frequently receives complaints upon our local Arborist Reports in HK from various clients. Issues include poor English, irrelevant information, inaccurate description & lack of clear decision. Clients complain that they have difficulties in making judgment after reading such a report, & would regard it as unprofessional as compared to other disciplines.
It is true that the Certified Arborist (CA) exam does not test for English report-writing. This appears to belong to the following reasons:
1. The CA exam was originally developed in North America & candidates there would use English as their mother tongue. Somehow if a report is required, the CA there can write something out that is understandable in their own language.
2. Arborists in western countries would do all kind of Arborist work from design, selection, maintenance, inspection, protection to risk assessment. Writing up detailed technical report like those frequently demanded by Govt Depts in HK, would belong to specialists like the Consulting Arborists (www.asca-consultants.org), who are trained to address such issue with good communication & technical skills.
In our territory, Arborist work is lob-sided to Tree Risk Assessment (TRA) due to political influence. Whereas quantitative TRA is done by filling in forms for quick assessment, there are times where Govt Dept would require special focus on trees pending detailed investigation. There are also cases where trees have been damaged or interfered under public attention. The client would then like to obtain specific information on the extent of damage/interference, & make a decision on the next move. For this kind of work, a common Tree Survey or Ecological Assessment report will fall short of what the client is looking for, & would not help them to make a justified decision.
Whereas the CA exam came to our territory, it made the same assumption that all our candidates can use English in their daily life. This is certainly too much to ask for, as a lot of our local candidates may read English well, but not to speak or write it the same, since Cantonese is the mother tongue in HK. Also after 1997, many politicians have encouraged using Cantonese as the common language even in Legco. English more or less remains for business/administration writing, & there is a trend that it is getting stereotypic as seen in many of the daily communication issued everywhere.
ISA HK/China has not seen by now a good Arborist Report with many pages of description written to international standard in HK. Most of the time, the report structure is confusing; the language used is full of errors; the observation is unclear without justification; & the conclusion is unconvincing. All there is appears to be nice packaging of pages after pages of irrelevant information, which can drown the reader into boredom & confusion. Such a report can be easily challenged at Court.
It is also noticed in a lot of the Arborist Reports which mention that they are written to the "Practicing Standards" of ISA. ISA is a research & education organization. It does not produce "Practicing Standards". Any CA who puts this in may have impeached the Code of Ethics of Certified Arborist, & may be subject to investigation by ISA Cert Dept.
Many people have been respecting our newly emerged Arborist Profession partly out of respect for the prestigious organization of ISA. If our local Arborists do not upgrade themselves in their performance, the respect may not last forever. ISA HK/China will collaborate with Govt Depts & public to eliminate poor quality work, & will not fight to be there by status. ISA HK/China will insist on quality work. After all, HK is just one city out of hundreds in our territory of HK, Macau, Taiwan & China. Why should we protect the HK Arborists alone for bad work?
ISA HK/China has set up a Qualified Arborist credential (QA, http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/09/isa-hkchina-qualified-arborist-qa.html) to elevate our performance locally. One of the focus is report-writing in its requirement. The QA credential is also modeled after the Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA, http://www.asca-consultants.org/) requirements, although in a much junior level. At least Technical Writing is not demanded in the QA. ISA HK/China regards our QA can write a basic Arborist Report of some sense. Clients should demand QA to give them readable Arborist Reports in future.
ISA HK/China will try to deliver 3 session of ISA Tree Seminars to introduce "Technical Writing" to our Station Members later on. A mere 3 session will not instantly qualify an Arborist to write international report. However, it will help.
ISA HK/China will relentlessly upgrade our Arborist Profession locally, one tree & one Arborist at a time.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President / Station Manager
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
本分会经常接到不同人仕对本地树艺师所撰写的英语报告的投诉，包括英文差，加入不相关的資訊，不准确的描述以及缺乏明确的决定。客人抱怨说他们在阅读这样的报告后并不能作出适当的决定，从而觉得本地树艺师并不够专业。
事实上，"注册树艺师" 考试并不测试撰写英语报告, 主要基于下列原因:
1.此考试最初是在北美洲发展起来的，当地考生是以英语作为母语。如果他们要用英语撰写报告，这些树艺师是不难做到的。
2. 树艺师在西方国家是负责全面的树艺工作，包括设计、选种、维护、检查、保护及风险评估。 香港政府部门也经常要求写作详细的技术报告，这些工作应该由一些专科人员, 例如 “顾问树艺师”（www.asca-consultants.org）去担当, 而并非由一般 “注册树艺师”去担任，因为 “顾问树艺师”们接受过另类培训，拥有特殊的沟通能力及和技能。
由于政治影响，香港树艺师的工作侧重于树木 “风险评估”。 大部份的评估是通过填写某些简单表格快速做出的。 然而有些时候，政府部门是需要更加详尽的树木报告。还有一些情况下，树木的损坏及干扰是受到公众关注。客人有时候也需要取得具体的资料，去了解树木是受到何等程度的破坏或干扰，才能决定下一步的行动。在这样的大前提下，一个普通的 “树木统查’ 或 “生态评估”报告并不能够提供足够的资料帮助客人来做出合理的决定。
当 “注册树艺师”考试来到香港的时候，它假设了所有考生是在日常生活环境中使用英语的。但这显然是不恰当的假设，虽然大部份本地考生可以阅读英语，但他們说讲和书写英语的能力并不高，因为自从一九九七年开始，粤语已变成为香港的母语。一九九七年后，许多政治家都鼓励使用粤语为共通语言，即使在立法会会议亦是如此。尽管在商业/管理写作上仍然仃留使用英语，但在日常沟通上, 英语的使用已经渐趋公式化, 而树艺报告倒是千变万化。
本分会直到现在还没有看过一个达到国际水平的本地树艺报告。大部分时间，报告的结构是混乱的，所用的语言充满了错误，观察往往是不明确, 或是理由不充份，结论亦往往也是不能令人信服。包装报告往往在不错的页面设计及不相关的资讯下，令读者感到混淆及困惑。这样的报告是很容易地在法院被提出质疑的。
我们亦注意到在很多的树艺师报告中提及报告是符合ISA的“执行标准”。 然而，ISA是一个研究和教育机构，它并不制定“执行标准“。任何树艺师把这个不遵守 “注册树艺师”道德标准的字句加入报告内，可能会受到的ISA发牌部门的调查
许多人都尊重我们这新出现的树艺师专业， 部分是出于尊重我们这个国际权威组织ISA。但是，如果本地树艺师不保障自己的专业表现，这种尊重不可能永远持续下去。本分会将与政府部门及公众合作，消除质量差的树艺工作，以及不断地向前进步。本分会将坚持贡献高质量的树艺工作及把持专业态度。毕竟，香港只是在中华地区数百个城市的其中一个。我们为什么要特別关照香港能力低下的树艺师, 而损害整体利益?
本分会已成立了一个 “认可树艺师” 的认证制度 (QA , http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/09/isa-hkchina-qualified-arborist-qa.html ) ，以提升我们的本地水平。要成为 QA, 其中一个重点是报告的撰写。 “认可树艺师” 的认证是仿照 “顾问树艺师”（RCA, www.asca- consultants.org） 的要求，但仃留在较初级的水平, 亦不要求懂得“技术写作”。本分会认为我们的 “认可格树艺师” 是可以撰写有一定意义的基本树艺报告。客人亦可在未来要求聘用 “认可树艺师” 去提供可读的树艺师报告。
本分会在不久将来会提供三节讲座，向本会会员介绍 “技术写作”。短短三次讲座将不会立即令本地树艺师写出国际水平的报告。但是，它会有所帮助。
本分会将坚持不懈及一步一步地提升本地树艺师的专业水平。
此致
国际树木学会中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号 HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入的诊断及研究的支持而作出治疗，是专业失当。”
“随便的树木评估员只会作出散漫的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(以上由莊俊榮 注册树艺师 /市政树艺师号 HK-0009AM 翻绎。一切内容以英文版本为准。)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
ISA HK/China --- China Tree News ( Tree Planting Dispute in Foshan)
国内朋友请使用翻译软件阅读本文 (http://translate.google.com.hk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en
zh-CN
)。
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
It is becoming common to see protest in China for prices, salaries & even human rights. Yet it is extremely rare to see our brothers & sisters coming out to challenge Tree Planting at an unacceptable cost in public, especially in a wealthy province like Guangdong. Yet it happened in Foshan City last week.
The municipal govt there has recently tendered out mature Tree Planting at RMB 23,000 per tree for sizes ranged from 400 mm - 790 mm DBH for local species like Bischofia, Bombax & Camphor. It would be difficult to compare these prices with HK, because every tree planting site is different in terms of difficulties. Only the local experts can comment on whether the cost is over or below. In HK, we do not plant mature trees anymore for fresh & would only transplant them out of political pressure.
It is obvious for Arborists that transplanting mature trees would usually lead to poor establishment after installation, because the older the tree is, the less vigor it possesses. If coupling with an inadequate sized root ball & miniturized planting hole, even if the tree doesn't die, it probably doesn't grow either. So what's the point of transplanting it at high cost in the first place?
Lorry bed in HK & China is usually 2.5 m wide. For say, a 400 mm DBH Bombax tree, it would have a canopy width of over 8 m easily. Bombax limbs cannot be bent to fit the lorry. It then has to be cut to fit the bed size. With a mutilated canopy of less than half the original canopy, is this what the client wants after paying for all the work?
Tree Planting cannot fall into the hand of the ignorant, or it would be ruined. No matter in what name the process is for, it is always true that "Mother Nature makes the Rules"
Therefore, respect Mother Nature, & plant trees sensibly.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President / Station Manager
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (www.isa-arbor.com)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
在中国，对於价格，工资及人杈的示威变得普遍。但是，我们的兄弟姊妹们站出来公开挑战树木种植的高昂成本就极之罕见，尢其是在像广东的一些富裕省分。然而这种事情却在上昱期发生在佛山。
佛山市政府最近招标以人民币每棵二万三千元批出种植一些胸径由400 mm至790 mm的本地品种樹木，例如秋枫，木棉及樟树。上述的价钱很难与香港比较，因为每一个树木种植地点有不同程度的困难。只有本地的专家才能评论究竞成本是高或低。
在香港，我们已不再种植成年大树了，只有由於政治压力而将它们移植。对树艺师来说，明显地移植这类的成熟树，在完成後通常会导致差劣的复原，因为树木愈老，它愈没有活力。假如再加上不合大小的泥胆及树穴，就算树木不死，它可能也不会长大。这样，最初将它移植的依据又是为甚么呢？
在香港和中国，货车的货斗宽度通常只是2.5米阔。例如，一棵胸徑400厘米的木棉树，它的树冠阔度可能会超过8米。木棉树的枝条不能弯曲去装车。那只有将枝条砍掉去迁就货车的宽度吧了。经过砍去比原来树冠少一大半的大树，是否顾客付了一大笔金钱後所想要到的成年树吗？
树木的种植和管理不能落入无知的人手里，否则它只会受到破坏。无论冠以甚么名字，事实就是” 大自然去决定成败” ，而不是决定者。
所以，人们要尊重大自然。
敬祝安康
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497
(http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师 号 HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
独立执业树艺师号 IPA-010908
(http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入的诊断及研究的支持而作出治疗，是专业失当。”
“随便的树木评估员只会作出散漫的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(译者：周志贤 注册树艺师号 HK-0280A。一切内容以英文版本为准。)
2.3萬元種棵樹爆爭議
內地城市近年致力綠化環境，但廣東佛山就爆出「天價樹」事件。當地政府為綠化禪城區季華路及佛山大道一帶，擬斥一千四 百萬元種植六百零一棵樹。市民算出每棵樹要花兩萬三千元，質疑太貴，直斥浪費公帑。面對民眾責難，官方仍死撐稱已是中標者的最低 報價。
佛山市今次招標，主要針對佛山大道北出入口、佛山大道北以及季華路三個地段，共採購三百棵香樟、二百七十六棵秋楓和廿五棵大福木棉，預 算一千四百萬 元。公告對樹木的要求很高，樹身直徑從四十至七十九厘米不等，高度要介乎七至十一米之間。當局又要求，中標單位須免費提供一切護理所需用 品，並保證苗木百 分之百存活。
「均價二點三萬元一棵的樹，放在路上當景觀樹合適嗎？」民眾對此事紛紛驚嘆不已，有人稱以「穿衣戴帽」來提升市容形象，本無可厚非，但 質疑樹價太貴。有市民更指，樟樹不宜種植在馬路邊，「且高價買老樹，不值」。
面對質疑，禪城區環境交通和城市管理局前日回應稱，樟樹、秋楓等都是適應本區氣候、土壤的優秀本土樹種，壽命又長。當局更強調價錢是經 格價得出，「在保證品質的前提下，誰出價最便宜就用誰的樹木」。
「只選貴不選對」
不過，內地傳媒向多家苗木場老闆查詢此招標價時，卻發現與當局所說的不同。在陳村花卉世界做樹木生意的譚先生說，直徑四十至五 十厘米、高九至十二米的木棉，每棵市價約一萬五千元。他指出，倘政府和企業大批採購，價錢可能更平。網民炮轟，佛山當局「只選貴的不選對 的」，又揶揄「潛 台詞無非就是政績、形象、GDP，其次就是回扣、賄賂、貪腐」！
zh-CN
)。
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members,
It is becoming common to see protest in China for prices, salaries & even human rights. Yet it is extremely rare to see our brothers & sisters coming out to challenge Tree Planting at an unacceptable cost in public, especially in a wealthy province like Guangdong. Yet it happened in Foshan City last week.
The municipal govt there has recently tendered out mature Tree Planting at RMB 23,000 per tree for sizes ranged from 400 mm - 790 mm DBH for local species like Bischofia, Bombax & Camphor. It would be difficult to compare these prices with HK, because every tree planting site is different in terms of difficulties. Only the local experts can comment on whether the cost is over or below. In HK, we do not plant mature trees anymore for fresh & would only transplant them out of political pressure.
It is obvious for Arborists that transplanting mature trees would usually lead to poor establishment after installation, because the older the tree is, the less vigor it possesses. If coupling with an inadequate sized root ball & miniturized planting hole, even if the tree doesn't die, it probably doesn't grow either. So what's the point of transplanting it at high cost in the first place?
Lorry bed in HK & China is usually 2.5 m wide. For say, a 400 mm DBH Bombax tree, it would have a canopy width of over 8 m easily. Bombax limbs cannot be bent to fit the lorry. It then has to be cut to fit the bed size. With a mutilated canopy of less than half the original canopy, is this what the client wants after paying for all the work?
Tree Planting cannot fall into the hand of the ignorant, or it would be ruined. No matter in what name the process is for, it is always true that "Mother Nature makes the Rules"
Therefore, respect Mother Nature, & plant trees sensibly.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President / Station Manager
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (www.isa-arbor.com)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员，
在中国，对於价格，工资及人杈的示威变得普遍。但是，我们的兄弟姊妹们站出来公开挑战树木种植的高昂成本就极之罕见，尢其是在像广东的一些富裕省分。然而这种事情却在上昱期发生在佛山。
佛山市政府最近招标以人民币每棵二万三千元批出种植一些胸径由400 mm至790 mm的本地品种樹木，例如秋枫，木棉及樟树。上述的价钱很难与香港比较，因为每一个树木种植地点有不同程度的困难。只有本地的专家才能评论究竞成本是高或低。
在香港，我们已不再种植成年大树了，只有由於政治压力而将它们移植。对树艺师来说，明显地移植这类的成熟树，在完成後通常会导致差劣的复原，因为树木愈老，它愈没有活力。假如再加上不合大小的泥胆及树穴，就算树木不死，它可能也不会长大。这样，最初将它移植的依据又是为甚么呢？
在香港和中国，货车的货斗宽度通常只是2.5米阔。例如，一棵胸徑400厘米的木棉树，它的树冠阔度可能会超过8米。木棉树的枝条不能弯曲去装车。那只有将枝条砍掉去迁就货车的宽度吧了。经过砍去比原来树冠少一大半的大树，是否顾客付了一大笔金钱後所想要到的成年树吗？
树木的种植和管理不能落入无知的人手里，否则它只会受到破坏。无论冠以甚么名字，事实就是” 大自然去决定成败” ，而不是决定者。
所以，人们要尊重大自然。
敬祝安康
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497
(http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师 号 HK-0174BT (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2011/03/isa-hkchina-first-bcma-in-asia.html)
独立执业树艺师号 IPA-010908
(http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“没有深入的诊断及研究的支持而作出治疗，是专业失当。”
“随便的树木评估员只会作出散漫的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
(译者：周志贤 注册树艺师号 HK-0280A。一切内容以英文版本为准。)
2.3萬元種棵樹爆爭議
內地城市近年致力綠化環境，但廣東佛山就爆出「天價樹」事件。當地政府為綠化禪城區季華路及佛山大道一帶，擬斥一千四 百萬元種植六百零一棵樹。市民算出每棵樹要花兩萬三千元，質疑太貴，直斥浪費公帑。面對民眾責難，官方仍死撐稱已是中標者的最低 報價。
佛山市今次招標，主要針對佛山大道北出入口、佛山大道北以及季華路三個地段，共採購三百棵香樟、二百七十六棵秋楓和廿五棵大福木棉，預 算一千四百萬 元。公告對樹木的要求很高，樹身直徑從四十至七十九厘米不等，高度要介乎七至十一米之間。當局又要求，中標單位須免費提供一切護理所需用 品，並保證苗木百 分之百存活。
「均價二點三萬元一棵的樹，放在路上當景觀樹合適嗎？」民眾對此事紛紛驚嘆不已，有人稱以「穿衣戴帽」來提升市容形象，本無可厚非，但 質疑樹價太貴。有市民更指，樟樹不宜種植在馬路邊，「且高價買老樹，不值」。
面對質疑，禪城區環境交通和城市管理局前日回應稱，樟樹、秋楓等都是適應本區氣候、土壤的優秀本土樹種，壽命又長。當局更強調價錢是經 格價得出，「在保證品質的前提下，誰出價最便宜就用誰的樹木」。
「只選貴不選對」
不過，內地傳媒向多家苗木場老闆查詢此招標價時，卻發現與當局所說的不同。在陳村花卉世界做樹木生意的譚先生說，直徑四十至五 十厘米、高九至十二米的木棉，每棵市價約一萬五千元。他指出，倘政府和企業大批採購，價錢可能更平。網民炮轟，佛山當局「只選貴的不選對 的」，又揶揄「潛 台詞無非就是政績、形象、GDP，其次就是回扣、賄賂、貪腐」！
Monday, March 21, 2011
ISA HK/China --- First BCMA in Asia (亚洲首位 "资深树艺师")
国内朋友请使用翻译软件阅读本文 (http://translate.google.com.hk/?hl=en&tab=wT#enzh-CN)。
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members, Media Friends & Public,
ISA HK/China is very pleased to inform you that the President / Station Manager (SM) Mr. Sammy Au has just passed to become the first Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) of ISA in Asia. He is now the only Chinese in the world to possess both the Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA#497, http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html) & BCMA credentials currently. Both credentials are "International", not "National", "City" level or that of a local University. They have high respect & credibility around the world.
The BCMA is a giant leap from the Certified Arborist (CA), or the Municipal Arborist (MA) credential. The entry requirement itself is strict enough. The candidate is required 8 points from the years of experience as CA, or from possessing other credentials. Please refer to www.isa-arbor.com & look under "Certification" for further details.
Unlike the CA & MA, there is no "Study Guide" for BCMA. The recommended study materials consist of 90+ books, journals & websites. The SM found out that approximately 1-2 questions would come out from each book, website or journal. That means the candidate has to study all to try to pass. Failing below the 75% passing mark would mean a full re-take of the BCMA exam & not "Domains". Coupling that the candidate does not know whether he has scored correctly for the same question any time, he must maintain a very sound mind to insist on the right choice. It is amidst this suspicion & confusion, that the candidate has to make up his mind to find the correct answer. This may be why among the 25,000+ CA in ISA, only 340 no. of BCMA have made it to BCMA up to date. BCMA is indeed the "Creme de la Creme" of ISA Arborists.
Whereas in HK the Arboriculture appears to lob-side to Tree Risk Assessment only due to political reasons, the BCMA asks for a balanced testing of all 19 domains in Arboriculture from Tree Biology, IPM to Tree Laws. Several topics like Plant Appraisal & Inventory Management are new to candidates in our territory. Most of our CA's have been busy scrambling for Risk Assessment only to receive work & income. In this manner, they would find it very difficult in taking the BCMA exam, even if they are allowed. Proper Arboriculture is not just all about Tree Risk Assessment. Besides, you have to possess a wide scope of knowledge in Arboriculture under practice, before you should really go in for Tree Risk Assessment. Taking a crash course & collect some easy title won't do, because Mother Nature Makes the Rules.
The BCMA test consists of 165 computer questions in 4 hours, in which only 150 questions are graded. The SM used up pretty well all the given time because of the complexity of the questions. All questions are scenario based, apparently taken out from working situation to collect a response from the candidate. Only the best & most appropriate answer is accepted. The wordings in the questions can be tricky & misleading, similar to a genuine working environment. It's up to the candidate to identify the cause, & decide upon what best to do. After answering about 100 questions under heavy brain storm, fatigue would set in. The candidate would then need to persist with determination to the end. Giving it up to the element of chancing can be an easy option. It is not known that a BCMA has passed his exam by luck.
As both the RCA & BCMA are world-recognized titles in the Arborist Profession, some may ask the SM that which one is higher. The SM would say that it is wrong to compare them. In his opinion, the BCMA is testing for knowledge & experience, whereas the RCA appears to focus more on communication & forensics. The two would compliment each other in giving a good job, not competing. It is always best to have both. A competent Arboricultural Consultant would need to identify the issue, formulate a solution & then communicate effectively to his client for his recommendation. Missing out on any step would be like racing with just one leg.
The respect & competency of an organization would depend on the quality & ability of its leading members. Now ISA HK/China has already elevated itself to join the "World Club" in Arborist Profession. We have become an authority in knowledge & credibility in our territory of HK, Macau, Taiwan & China. This will give us a great edge to enter China to face their many "Professors", "PhDs" & "National" titles. We are now more confident than ever to take ISA there.
ISA HK/China would like to see more BCMA & RCA emerge in our territory, after the SM has become the first guinea pig to test things out. We have proven that we are just able as anyone else around the world to achieve the highest titles. Our locals should also be confident on themselves.
Shall we count from now when the next BCMA or RCA will appear after the SM?
best regards,
Sammy Au
President / Station Manager
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (www.isa-arbor.com)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员及朋友们：
本分会非常高兴告诉各位，本分会会长欧永森先生，已刚考获国际树木学会里的最高荣誉 --- "资深树艺师" (BCMA) 牌照，成为亚洲和澳洲地区内的第一人；他也是目前世界上唯一一位同时拥有 "顾问树艺师" (RCA, http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html) 和 "资深树艺师" (BCMA) 牌照 的中国人，令本分会步进国际殿堂。
有关考取 BCMA牌照 的条件和方法，请参照 www.isa-arbor.com .
BCMA 和 RCA 同时是 "国际" 级牌照，并非 "国立"、"省" 或 "市" 级别的牌照，具有崇高的公信力。所有的 "资深树艺师" 都是经过千锤百练，通过国际考试才毕业出来，当中完全没有腐败或侥幸的成份，他的能力是完全值得尊敬和信任。
现本分会已经升格到国际水平，有能力与海外专家平分秋色，也用行为令国人作出自豪，相信并非 '外来的和尚才会念经' ，为本地区一洗过往颓气。
希望各位继续支持本分会，在日后能共创佳绩。
此致
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号 HK-0174BT (www.isa-arbor.com)
独立执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“不深入诊断和参照研究来批出处方，是专业失当。”
“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
*** Our weekly Station Mail is for the information of Station Members only, but Station Mail has given up copyright & can be freely circulated. For administrative reasons, comments from outsiders are usually not entertained & may be circulated within our system locally & overseas. Please note Station Mail is sometimes given in Blog at http://isahkchina.blogspot.com , although images are usually not attached due to size. ***
Dear Station Members, Media Friends & Public,
ISA HK/China is very pleased to inform you that the President / Station Manager (SM) Mr. Sammy Au has just passed to become the first Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) of ISA in Asia. He is now the only Chinese in the world to possess both the Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA#497, http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html) & BCMA credentials currently. Both credentials are "International", not "National", "City" level or that of a local University. They have high respect & credibility around the world.
The BCMA is a giant leap from the Certified Arborist (CA), or the Municipal Arborist (MA) credential. The entry requirement itself is strict enough. The candidate is required 8 points from the years of experience as CA, or from possessing other credentials. Please refer to www.isa-arbor.com & look under "Certification" for further details.
Unlike the CA & MA, there is no "Study Guide" for BCMA. The recommended study materials consist of 90+ books, journals & websites. The SM found out that approximately 1-2 questions would come out from each book, website or journal. That means the candidate has to study all to try to pass. Failing below the 75% passing mark would mean a full re-take of the BCMA exam & not "Domains". Coupling that the candidate does not know whether he has scored correctly for the same question any time, he must maintain a very sound mind to insist on the right choice. It is amidst this suspicion & confusion, that the candidate has to make up his mind to find the correct answer. This may be why among the 25,000+ CA in ISA, only 340 no. of BCMA have made it to BCMA up to date. BCMA is indeed the "Creme de la Creme" of ISA Arborists.
Whereas in HK the Arboriculture appears to lob-side to Tree Risk Assessment only due to political reasons, the BCMA asks for a balanced testing of all 19 domains in Arboriculture from Tree Biology, IPM to Tree Laws. Several topics like Plant Appraisal & Inventory Management are new to candidates in our territory. Most of our CA's have been busy scrambling for Risk Assessment only to receive work & income. In this manner, they would find it very difficult in taking the BCMA exam, even if they are allowed. Proper Arboriculture is not just all about Tree Risk Assessment. Besides, you have to possess a wide scope of knowledge in Arboriculture under practice, before you should really go in for Tree Risk Assessment. Taking a crash course & collect some easy title won't do, because Mother Nature Makes the Rules.
The BCMA test consists of 165 computer questions in 4 hours, in which only 150 questions are graded. The SM used up pretty well all the given time because of the complexity of the questions. All questions are scenario based, apparently taken out from working situation to collect a response from the candidate. Only the best & most appropriate answer is accepted. The wordings in the questions can be tricky & misleading, similar to a genuine working environment. It's up to the candidate to identify the cause, & decide upon what best to do. After answering about 100 questions under heavy brain storm, fatigue would set in. The candidate would then need to persist with determination to the end. Giving it up to the element of chancing can be an easy option. It is not known that a BCMA has passed his exam by luck.
As both the RCA & BCMA are world-recognized titles in the Arborist Profession, some may ask the SM that which one is higher. The SM would say that it is wrong to compare them. In his opinion, the BCMA is testing for knowledge & experience, whereas the RCA appears to focus more on communication & forensics. The two would compliment each other in giving a good job, not competing. It is always best to have both. A competent Arboricultural Consultant would need to identify the issue, formulate a solution & then communicate effectively to his client for his recommendation. Missing out on any step would be like racing with just one leg.
The respect & competency of an organization would depend on the quality & ability of its leading members. Now ISA HK/China has already elevated itself to join the "World Club" in Arborist Profession. We have become an authority in knowledge & credibility in our territory of HK, Macau, Taiwan & China. This will give us a great edge to enter China to face their many "Professors", "PhDs" & "National" titles. We are now more confident than ever to take ISA there.
ISA HK/China would like to see more BCMA & RCA emerge in our territory, after the SM has become the first guinea pig to test things out. We have proven that we are just able as anyone else around the world to achieve the highest titles. Our locals should also be confident on themselves.
Shall we count from now when the next BCMA or RCA will appear after the SM?
best regards,
Sammy Au
President / Station Manager
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174BT (www.isa-arbor.com)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
"Providing treatment without in-depth diagnosis & research support is professional misconduct. "
"Casual tree assessor delivers wanton tree assessment. Mother Nature makes the rules."
各位会员及朋友们：
本分会非常高兴告诉各位，本分会会长欧永森先生，已刚考获国际树木学会里的最高荣誉 --- "资深树艺师" (BCMA) 牌照，成为亚洲和澳洲地区内的第一人；他也是目前世界上唯一一位同时拥有 "顾问树艺师" (RCA, http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html) 和 "资深树艺师" (BCMA) 牌照 的中国人，令本分会步进国际殿堂。
有关考取 BCMA牌照 的条件和方法，请参照 www.isa-arbor.com .
BCMA 和 RCA 同时是 "国际" 级牌照，并非 "国立"、"省" 或 "市" 级别的牌照，具有崇高的公信力。所有的 "资深树艺师" 都是经过千锤百练，通过国际考试才毕业出来，当中完全没有腐败或侥幸的成份，他的能力是完全值得尊敬和信任。
现本分会已经升格到国际水平，有能力与海外专家平分秋色，也用行为令国人作出自豪，相信并非 '外来的和尚才会念经' ，为本地区一洗过往颓气。
希望各位继续支持本分会，在日后能共创佳绩。
此致
国际树木学会 中国地区分会 会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号 RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
资深树艺师 / 注册攀树师号 HK-0174BT (www.isa-arbor.com)
独立执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
“不深入诊断和参照研究来批出处方，是专业失当。”
“速成出来的树木评估员，只会作出胡乱的树木评估。大自然会决定成败。”
Monday, March 14, 2011
ISA HK/China ---ISA International Society in Sydney, July 23 - 27, 2011
Dear Station Members,
It's time to send another reminder to all of you for attending the ISA International Conference in Sydney, Jul 23-27, 2011.
The Sydney Conference is the closet to our territory so far & it is packed with excellent education & exposure. Besides the Workshops, there is a Trade Show, many Educational Seminars, & a Edu-tour which fits anyone working in the Greenery Industry to see how Arboriculture & Greenery have developed in this magnificent city. Many of you as Tree Climbers may want to compare your skills at the International Tree Climbing Competition. KW Lee & SY Ho, former pupils of the Station Manager, will be competing in the ITCC events for the first time from our territory. Some of you may even decide to bring an empty suitcase like the Station Manager, to fill it up at the Trade Show with the latest gears to save tremendous shipping cost home.
The Educational Seminars will provide CEU, for which some of our Certified Arborists (CA) would need for their re-certification. Some of you complained that ISA HK/China cannot organize enough CEU locally. Now is your time to get them all in Sydney. Besides, you would need the CEU & Conference Attendance to go for our local Qualified Arborist (QA) (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/09/isa-hkchina-qualified-arborist-qa.html) credential. From enquiries received in the past, these two elements appear to the only outstanding requirement for most, & now is the time to get them.
On Jul 27, there will be an Edu-tour organized by the Conference to visit the Tree Planting & Landscaping around Sydney. This is a popular event, as experts will come along to explain & answer the various aspects of the greenery development in various locations. This is something that an ordinary visitor cannot get if going on his own. Besides, this will be an excellent opportunity for networking with international counterparts, as many joining will be from other parts of the world.
By now, the Conference Hotel of Sebel is already full. ISA HK/China has checked the air-ticket supply locally, & it is getting tight form HK to Sydney around Jul 22. All ISA HK/China staff & prominent Tree Climbers of our territory will be going to the Sydney Conference. ISA HK/China will pick a time & spot on Sunday July 24 in the ITCC event location for a group photo to show our participation in this very worthwhile occasion. All ISA HK/China Members & visitors from our territory are welcomed to take part for good memory.
So, while you are thinking, the places are going fast. If you miss the boat this time, the next conference will be far, far away with extensive travel & jetlag. So what's the hesitation?
See you all in Sydney soon.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President / Station Manager
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
ISA Certified Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174AT (www.isa-arbor.com)
各位会员 :
现在我想再提醒大家， 记得出席今年7月23号至27号在澳洲悉尼举行的ISA国际会议。
这个会议是历来最接近我们的， 同时它还提供了良好学习及交流的机会。 除了工作坊外，还有展览会， 很多学术性研讨会及教育性的考察行程，都是很适合绿化行业人士认识一下这个宏伟城市的树艺及绿化发展。 你们当中有很多是攀树师的，可能想在国际攀树比赛中一显身手。 我的两名前学生将会参与这项国际赛事，这是本分会地区第一次参加国际比賽。你们有些人甚至可以和我一样，携带一个全空的手提箱去带回展览会出售最新款的工具器材， 这可省回寄运费用呢。
需要持续专业资格的 “注册树艺师”，可透过参与是次学会性研讨会获取学分。曾经有些会员投诉，本分会在香港没有举办足够活动使他们获取学分。 现在是他们最好的机会到悉尼获取所需的学分。 还有你们需要学分及出席会议资历去申请本分会的 “认可树艺师” (QA) (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/09isa-hkchina-qualified-arborist-qa.htm1) 资格。从过往收到会员的查询，有些会员只欠缺这类的资历，现在是最好机会去获取有关的资历了。
这个会议将于7月27日举办一个教育性考察行程，参观悉尼一带的植树和园林。这是一个很受欢迎的活动，因为沿途会有专家向参加者解释和作答各种的绿化发展问题。 这种接待安排是一个普通旅客得不到的。 还有，这个考察行程也给你一个很好的机会与来自世界各地同业联系。
至目前为止，会议酒店 Sebel Parramatta 是已经住满了。本分会查询得知7月22号由香港飞往悉尼的机票供也十分紧张。所有本分会干事及资深攀树师都会参加此次在悉尼举行的ISA国际会议。为展示我们参与这个盛会的力量， 本分会会安排适当时间及地点在7月24日的国际攀树比赛举行场地来拍摄一个全体大合照。欢迎所有来自本分会地区的会员及参加者齐来拍照留念。
如果你放过今次会议，下次会议的地点将会离中国很远很远，到时你要受长途飞行及时差之苦。 所以当你还在考虑时，门卷则越卖越光，阁下又何苦犹疑呢？
悉尼见吧！
敬祝安康
国际树木学会 中国地区分会会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
独立执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
注册树艺师/注册树艺师号 HK-0174AT (www.isa-arbor.com)
(以上由霍健, 香港注册房屋经理号 R.P.H.M. – 119 翻译。一切内容以英文版本为准。)
It's time to send another reminder to all of you for attending the ISA International Conference in Sydney, Jul 23-27, 2011.
The Sydney Conference is the closet to our territory so far & it is packed with excellent education & exposure. Besides the Workshops, there is a Trade Show, many Educational Seminars, & a Edu-tour which fits anyone working in the Greenery Industry to see how Arboriculture & Greenery have developed in this magnificent city. Many of you as Tree Climbers may want to compare your skills at the International Tree Climbing Competition. KW Lee & SY Ho, former pupils of the Station Manager, will be competing in the ITCC events for the first time from our territory. Some of you may even decide to bring an empty suitcase like the Station Manager, to fill it up at the Trade Show with the latest gears to save tremendous shipping cost home.
The Educational Seminars will provide CEU, for which some of our Certified Arborists (CA) would need for their re-certification. Some of you complained that ISA HK/China cannot organize enough CEU locally. Now is your time to get them all in Sydney. Besides, you would need the CEU & Conference Attendance to go for our local Qualified Arborist (QA) (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/09/isa-hkchina-qualified-arborist-qa.html) credential. From enquiries received in the past, these two elements appear to the only outstanding requirement for most, & now is the time to get them.
On Jul 27, there will be an Edu-tour organized by the Conference to visit the Tree Planting & Landscaping around Sydney. This is a popular event, as experts will come along to explain & answer the various aspects of the greenery development in various locations. This is something that an ordinary visitor cannot get if going on his own. Besides, this will be an excellent opportunity for networking with international counterparts, as many joining will be from other parts of the world.
By now, the Conference Hotel of Sebel is already full. ISA HK/China has checked the air-ticket supply locally, & it is getting tight form HK to Sydney around Jul 22. All ISA HK/China staff & prominent Tree Climbers of our territory will be going to the Sydney Conference. ISA HK/China will pick a time & spot on Sunday July 24 in the ITCC event location for a group photo to show our participation in this very worthwhile occasion. All ISA HK/China Members & visitors from our territory are welcomed to take part for good memory.
So, while you are thinking, the places are going fast. If you miss the boat this time, the next conference will be far, far away with extensive travel & jetlag. So what's the hesitation?
See you all in Sydney soon.
best regards,
Sammy Au
President / Station Manager
Registered Consulting Arborist no. RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
Independent Practicing Arborist no. IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-hk-tree-news-14410-report.html)
ISA Certified Arborist / Certified Tree Worker no. HK-0174AT (www.isa-arbor.com)
各位会员 :
现在我想再提醒大家， 记得出席今年7月23号至27号在澳洲悉尼举行的ISA国际会议。
这个会议是历来最接近我们的， 同时它还提供了良好学习及交流的机会。 除了工作坊外，还有展览会， 很多学术性研讨会及教育性的考察行程，都是很适合绿化行业人士认识一下这个宏伟城市的树艺及绿化发展。 你们当中有很多是攀树师的，可能想在国际攀树比赛中一显身手。 我的两名前学生将会参与这项国际赛事，这是本分会地区第一次参加国际比賽。你们有些人甚至可以和我一样，携带一个全空的手提箱去带回展览会出售最新款的工具器材， 这可省回寄运费用呢。
需要持续专业资格的 “注册树艺师”，可透过参与是次学会性研讨会获取学分。曾经有些会员投诉，本分会在香港没有举办足够活动使他们获取学分。 现在是他们最好的机会到悉尼获取所需的学分。 还有你们需要学分及出席会议资历去申请本分会的 “认可树艺师” (QA) (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/09isa-hkchina-qualified-arborist-qa.htm1) 资格。从过往收到会员的查询，有些会员只欠缺这类的资历，现在是最好机会去获取有关的资历了。
这个会议将于7月27日举办一个教育性考察行程，参观悉尼一带的植树和园林。这是一个很受欢迎的活动，因为沿途会有专家向参加者解释和作答各种的绿化发展问题。 这种接待安排是一个普通旅客得不到的。 还有，这个考察行程也给你一个很好的机会与来自世界各地同业联系。
至目前为止，会议酒店 Sebel Parramatta 是已经住满了。本分会查询得知7月22号由香港飞往悉尼的机票供也十分紧张。所有本分会干事及资深攀树师都会参加此次在悉尼举行的ISA国际会议。为展示我们参与这个盛会的力量， 本分会会安排适当时间及地点在7月24日的国际攀树比赛举行场地来拍摄一个全体大合照。欢迎所有来自本分会地区的会员及参加者齐来拍照留念。
如果你放过今次会议，下次会议的地点将会离中国很远很远，到时你要受长途飞行及时差之苦。 所以当你还在考虑时，门卷则越卖越光，阁下又何苦犹疑呢？
悉尼见吧！
敬祝安康
国际树木学会 中国地区分会会长
欧永森
顾问树艺师号RCA#497 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/12/isa-hkchina-first-rca-in-asia.html)
独立执业树艺师号 IPA-010908 (http://isahkchina.blogspot.com/2010/04/isa-hkchina-tree-news-14410-report.html)
注册树艺师/注册树艺师号 HK-0174AT (www.isa-arbor.com)
(以上由霍健, 香港注册房屋经理号 R.P.H.M. – 119 翻译。一切内容以英文版本为准。)
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