Mechanised Arboriculture or “Mech Arb” is working on trees using machinery fitted with grapple saws opposed climbing using rope and harness or working from a MEWP etc. Although there is some overlap, generally speaking the work is carried out from ground level often with the machine operator sitting in a machine cab thus limiting if not avoiding the whole work at height scenario.   There is a wide range of machinery available often adapted but some purpose built.   I’ll cover