Words starting with "a"

AA, abbr. for Arboriculture Association.

AAPP, abbr. for Average All Pigs Prices (UK)

AAPS, abbr. for Arable Area Payments Scheme (EU)

acid grassland. noun., an habitat found on nutrient-poor, acidic, free-draining soils with a low pH (pH < 5.5). It is generally characterized by short and open vegetation, which supports specialist species of plants, invertebrates, and breeding birds that can tolerate the low-nutrient conditions. Syn. calcifugous sward.

acid-loving. adj., same as calcareous-avoiding, calcifuge, calcifugous, calciphobic, lime-hating, calcium-repelling, acidophilic, non-calcareous.

acidophilic. adj., same as calcareous-avoiding, calcifuge, calcifugous, calciphobic, lime-hating, calcium-repelling, acid-loving, non-calcareous.

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Annona mucosa, noun, commonly known as biribá, lemon meringue pie fruit, or wild sugar-apple.

Arboriculture Association, abbr. AA. the leading organisation in the UK for tree care professionals working in all areas of arboriculture, including central and local government, consultancy, contracting, management, production, policymaking, research and education. It was founded in 1964 to advance the science of arboriculture and has become the primary organization for professionals in the field. It has more than 3000 members in the UK and around the world, and is increasingly recognised as an international, as well as a national, leader in arboriculture. The Association is dependent on its members, its volunteers – including Trustees, Committee members and Branch officials – and a dedicated staff team operating out of the Malthouse in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.

Regarded by UK central government departments, local government and sector partners such as the Royal Horticultural Society as the focal point for best practice in tree care, the Association is unique in that its membership operates across the entire spectrum of the profession. It represents its members on numerous projects, working parties and groups, and collaborates closely with international partners such as the European Arboricultural Council, the European Forum on Urban Forestry and the International Society of Arboriculture.

The Association is a charity as well as a membership organisation, working to advance the science of arboriculture and raise awareness and knowledge of tree care globally, inspiring the general public about the importance of amenity trees and the arboricultural professionals who care for them. Much of this work is done through participation at community and public events, school membership, political engagement and, most recently, via the Tree Care Supporter initiative and public-facing content.

Membership grades are available to suit all arboricultural professionals, to whom the Association offers a wide range of services and benefits. Training courses for members at all stages of their professional career are held in a range of topics, in-person around the country and also, in many cases, online. A busy calendar of events includes the ARB Show, the Annual Amenity Conference – the main UK arboricultural conference of the year – and a packed online programme including an acclaimed webinar series enjoyed by viewers worldwide in more than 140 countries.

The Approved Contractor, Utility Approved Contractor and Registered Consultant Accreditation schemes help raise professional standards and increase awareness of arboriculture, and the Association publishes best practice guidance documents and two quarterly publications – the ARB Magazine and Arboricultural Journal. The Association has worked for the good of our members, for the profession and for wider society for more than fifty years and will continue to do so into the future.

• History: The AA was founded in 1964 as a scientific and educational organisation, keen to promote the care and value of trees in no forest settings. The passion for trees shown by their founders continues to exist in the association Board and members today. They believe that trees make a difference to the world in which we live, and mainly to our health, our well-being and our environment.
  • • Founding of the AA. Following initial discussions between Keith Ross, Don Wells and other interested parties, the Arboricultural Association is formed in 1964. That same year, The Association of British Tree Surgeons and Arborists (ABTSA) is also formed.
    • First Publications. Issue 1 of Volume 1 of The Arboricultural Association Journal published May 1965. AA is involved in developing new tree-related standards and documents including BS3936:1965 Nursery Stock - Trees and Shrubs; BS3998:1966 'Recommendations for Tree Work' and BS4043:1966 Semi-Mature Trees. The first AA Advisory Leaflet 'Tree Preservation Orders TPO' is also published.
    • First Conference. In 1967, ABTSA organise first Arboricultural Annual Conference and Seminar at Merrist Wood College, near Guildford, attended by around 80 people.
    • Appointment of the first full-time lecturer. In 1968, Peter Bridgeman appointed the country's first full-time lecturer in arboriculture and sets up ten week Tree Surgery for Craftsman course. Additional one and three-year full-time courses follow over next three years.
    • Launch of professional accreditations. In 1971, The AA's Register of Consultants was launched, followed later by the Directory of Approved Contractors.
    • Launch of professional accreditations. In 1971, the AA's Register of Consultants was launched, followed later by the Directory of Approved Contractors. This is the same year in which, the Dutch Elm Disease ravages millions of the elm population.
    • Specialist equipment and fruitfull time. The early 1970s is a fruitful time for arboricultural education and research with two further courses launched at Merrist Wood College (1-year Arboriculture and 3-year OND Arboriculture), the formation of a Standing Committee on arboricultural education, and a Standing Committee on arboricultural research, the latter chaired by Professor Fred Last. Honey Brothers begin to sell specialist tree surgery equipment to promote and boost the health of trees.
    • 'Plant a Tree in 73' campaign. In 1973, The Department of the Environment National Tree Planting Year begins, which includes a conference exploring 'The Role of Trees in the Environment'.
    • AA and ABTSA merge and the foundation of Tree Council. In 1974, at the Arboricultural Annual Conference at Merrist Wood College, the AA and ABTSA formally merge to become the 'new' AA incorporating ABTSA. Don Wells reports that the Scottish Branch has been very active since 1971. Don Wells reports "A register of Consultants has been drawn up and well established" and that AA involved in preparation of British Standards for 'Extra Heavy Trees' and 'Tree Roots and Construction'. This has let to creation of the Tree Council in the same year.

• Headquarters: The Malthouse, Stroud Green, Standish, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3DL

• Company registration address and number: The company, Arboricultural Association Ltd., is registered in England at The Malthouse, Stroud Green, Standish, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3DL, UK. Company number 4070377.

• Charity registration number: The Arboricultural Association is a registered charity no. 1083845

• Website: https://arbtest.oomi.co.uk