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What should you have at the top of your Tree Shopping List?!

What should you have at the top of your Tree Shopping List?!

What should you have at the top of your Shopping List when you are sourcing trees from any UK nursery?!   Answer:-   Ask the Supplier for a copy of their Biosecurity Policy.  They should be able to give you a unique reference number per tree from which an audit trail will verify from where the tree was sourced and how long it has been in the UK.   Trees imported into the UK should have at least one full year - all the growing seasons - on a UK nursery to ensure any
No more imports of Oak trees from Netherlands, Belgium or Germany

No more imports of Oak trees from Netherlands, Belgium or Germany

! ! No more Quercus imports from the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany…..press release Friday 12th July 2019 from DEFRA.!!   Tighter restrictions on oak tree imports to come into force.     Strengthened measures on the import of most species of oak into England are to be introduced to protect native trees from the threat of the tree disease Oak Processionary Moth (OPM).     The bolstered measures will only permit imports of certain oak trees, including:-
 

Arb logs and Chip wanted

Looking for arb logs and arb chip, can collect with walking floor trailers, needs to have good artic access and be able to load with telehandler. good prices paid  07793251646
JD101

JD101

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Help!!!

I have spent soooooooo long today trying to set up a new tip site that I feel I am losing my mind.  I cannot get any further than the map as, when I try to pinpoint the position exactly, I lose the little man and cannot get any further.  If anyone can tell me how I can easily do this without tearing out any more hair, please do, Many Thanks, Ellen
 

Help please!

I am in desperate need of wood chippings for the allotment we share.  It is about a mile from Newcastle on Tyne city  centre.  A couple of years ago wood chippings were offered ( by the council I think) so we got rid of the grass paths to make it easier to maintain what with old age and arthritis becoming a problem.  However , since the first delivery we have only had one very small amount of chippings delivered and now all we have is a mess which looks awful.  Can anyone help us, either free or
 

How's the 500i working out for you

So after all the hype, how are people getting on with the 500i (if you've gone and got one)?   I've had min for a week now and I am super impressed and could easily throw it around all day without fatigue with some brilliant power.  I would say that whilst people have compared it to the 661, it's not as powerful and for me won't replace it but instead compliment it.
GazN

GazN

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dead sycamore

Hello My first post to the world of tree people and tree artists all and I would like your advice please.   I trimmed the sycamore in the photo about June last year just before the drought and it reacted very poorly. Specifically I removed any  dead branches of which there weren't that many of any size. There was a hefty branch that had broken off and I merely removed it without a live cut. I don't think I took off more than about 10-15% in volume. It seemed to react poorly - leav
bigbaddom

bigbaddom

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Work Wanted

I’m looking for some work for the week commencing 13th May!! I have 8 years climbing experience and all relevant qualifications. I’m based in Derbyshire so any work working the area would be great.
 

Chainsaw Use In Arboriculture

Doing an Investigative Project at college on whether battery/electric chainsaws can replace fuel chainsaws and need the opinions of people in the industry to use in my work...
_celia_

_celia_

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Looking for a Load of Cord length Firewood, Wareham, Dorset

My regular supplier has retired so I'm looking for a supplier who can deliver trailer loads of cord length logs at a reasonable price.  I am happy to take green hard wood because I have space to store it while it seasons but I would expect to pay less for this.  I can take about 1 or 2 loads (like the one in the pictures below) at a time. I would prefer hardwood (and a season or 2 since felling if available) but will also consider softwood if the price is right.  If you are going
Woodburner2

Woodburner2

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Come and work with us in New Zealand

Come and work with us in New Zealand

If you like the outdoors, climbing hunting fishing good beaches , and are sick of the rat race and that Brexit deal then Gisborne on the East Coast of New Zealands North Island is for you. We are a family owned company , with council contracts, utility, roading and private work. Our plant includes, diggers, six wheelers & specialised equipment . Clean full drivers licence required  Clean company, no drugs . The work is challenging & varied, and no traffic jams ! We ar
New Dolmar 7910 Chainsaw

New Dolmar 7910 Chainsaw

Just loving the new Dolmar 80cc 7910 chainsaw.... Having just done my CS32 qualifications the chainsaw was awesome... It chewed through the tree trunks like it was going out of fashion... It was a bit heavy when throwing it about for snedding and a 60cc Dolmar 6100 might be better for doing that... But I guess that I will have to just get used to it and toughen up..😂 Can't wait to get on the next courses... Windblown & Uprooted.... And Emergancy Tree Works
Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones

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Jamie's Garden Services Introduction

This is a quick intro on Jamie's Garden Services   Jamie’s Garden Services operates in the Powys, Mid Wales area and is local to the towns of Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells, Newbridge on Wye & Rhayader. (Although work is undertaken further away from these local towns to a Radius of 30x miles). I undertake a mixture of basic garden maintenance tasks or installation projects, Regular Maintenance Contract Work for Private Customers, Commercial Businesses and Local Authorities. S
Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones

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larch timber

anybody know where i can buy larch logs for milling i am based in south wales can only take approx 5 ton short of space
cgb

cgb

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Monkey Puzzle Timber

Monkey Puzzle Timber

Hi, I'm considering felling a 40' (ish) Monkey Puzzle in Leicester, I'm going to chip all of the branches, however have heard that the trunk timber is useful to some. I can either drop it in small sections, or in larger chunks. Whomever collects will need a Hiab crane or similar if I'm dropping it in big bits, seems it will be very heavy!   Anybody interested  in this?    Jon
JonMeltonMowbray

JonMeltonMowbray

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075

Also...would this saw be good with an 48" Alaskan Mill...??...Or do you think it would be too small...and go with the 088...??
Bandito Billy

Bandito Billy

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Stihl 075

Now i know many have posted on the 075..truth is i am not interested in anything other than a great saw for milling...with a Alaskan mill...i have found what seems to be a 075 in excellent condition for 700$..and i'm still sketchy...being this sight has the absolute most up to date professionals and users of these saws...i would very much appreciate any personal experience and or opinions on whether or not to buy a old used supposedly excellent shape...saw...is it worth the risk...??
Bandito Billy

Bandito Billy

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Biomass Chipper

Hi All new to all this - first post so not quite how it works. I have small tree surgery business in Aberdeen with 6 employees. I have decided to get a crane fed chipper with a view to produce woodchips for local biomass and get rid of our waste. Thinking about the Heizohack 8-400. Looking for advice on whether this Is the right machine for me or any other experience/advise. thanks   
chippy10

chippy10

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Echo CS3600

Hi, Anyone know where I can get a new/used front handle for my Echo CS3600.  I am UK based. Its a great old saw and I really dont want to bin it. Thanks Steve
SteveH500

SteveH500

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Guide to classifications of chainsaw protective wear

Guide to classifications of chainsaw protective wear

Chainsaws are extremely dangerous power tools and it’s important for operators to use the right safety gear, otherwise, accidents with chainsaws can result in major injury or death.   It then falls on the employer's responsibility to provide chainsaw operators with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing. Choosing the right PPE, however, entails knowing the regulations behind it and the designs that would fit the job at hand.   EU Classification System For Cha
LandmarkTrading

LandmarkTrading

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Sub-Cobtract Climber Required - Hampshire & Dorset

Looking for qualified climber or groundsman with aerial rescue.   Your own personal PPE and Equipment, full driving license is ALL essential.   100 - 160.00 per day depending on experience.   We have a job and knock policy here - Work hard, finish early   Please call Nick on 07709858435
Only-Way-Is-Up-84

Only-Way-Is-Up-84

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A Buyer's Guide to Cobra Bracing

A Buyer's Guide to Cobra Bracing

Arborists often need to provide structural support for trees through the use of either fibre ropes or steel cables to secure the stability of the major elements of the tree. There are several different approaches to bracing a tree but the Cobra System is one of the most popular and best. It is easy to install, will cater to many different types of defects and instabilities, does not require any specialist tools or training, and is completely non-invasive to the tree. The Basics of Tree
LandmarkTrading

LandmarkTrading

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