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Most structural engineers don't know much why it comes to trees , I once argued with building control about a tree 50ft away from footings being pulled in greensand, he was trying to suggest footings a 16ft Leyland would cause issues , when challenged about it they use a guide from nhbc that's not based on tree species or types of soil/rock below ground level , So really a load of bollocks . Ive also heard of this crap take a 1/3rd off it per year before the trees gone. I'd suggest talk to your house insurance, ultimately if it goes wrong they will foot the bill, also they might suggest they aren't that bothered about tree removal because they deem it far enough away from the house or might stipulate otherwise . Ive had the miss pleasure of dealing with structural engineers in other disciplines they aren't that bright. Ever thought about a professional tree surveyors report ? Might be a bit more in depth than a structural engineer and more relevant.

On a job today I spotted some Ganoderma brackets on a medium sized oak so had a prod about in the cavity between the buttresses. A few minutes later I spotted this crawling across the lawn about 10’ from the tree. Never seen anything like it! IMG_1654.mov IMG_1657.mov

Corrected with italics. Team effort with the gods I reckon, made by a committee.

So add yourself to the tip sites, that is a good start if you haven't already. A couple of pointers: Great, yes am sure we can all tip there.. if we know where here is... We could of course give you a call... no we can't, email instead? err, cannot do that either.... But first off register as tip site. Note that most established firms will have somewhere to get rid of their waste sorted, most likely those that use tip sites are away from their home area and want somewhere local to tip to save an hour or 2 round trip.. so you won't get a call every week. Be flexible with what you can take. Split and dried logs tipped are never going to happen but 25kg lumps of wood are more likely if you can cut, split and dry them yourself (assuming this is for firewood)

Hello, Thinking of acquiring a 1980 D4D for tree work, cutting weeds on steep land, hauling out browse etc. Any thoughts and advice on maintenance etc? Thanks.

Hello, Looking for a guide cost for planting contractor for planting out broad-leaved and conifer in new woodland. 30k plants in arranged layout. SW England. Thoughts on mulch mats? Relatively flat easy land good access. Tks.

After a subcontractor in Basingstoke to assist with a large tender. Please feel free to contact me via email [email protected] Or tel 07951208738

After a subcontractor in basingstoke to assist with a large tender. Please feel free to contact me via email [email protected] Or by tel 07951208738

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Yup I do that too. I use alkalyte aswell for the infrequently used bits of kit. So I calculate the amount to take it from 50:1 to 40:1. However I'm moving back to Apsen because the cans pour better than motomix and I'm too tight to buy their special funnel.

Oi.

Are you being serious or did you notice that I edited my post from 38 to 37 (because I’ve started to forget my age)?

Morning, first frost here this morning, -1 in places. Blue sky all round and a day in the digger after a 13 hour shift yesterday driving and Robo on steep ground so be good to get a seat.

Brilliant ! 😃

And it's going to keep rocketing.

It certainly wouldn't be a surprise if he did.

I think the collared dove took a dive in the 5th ! 😄

3 Regular days available , I can probably work around you with a couple of months notice . must hold relevant tickets for insurance purposes. if you’re a fusion of chilled out and will turn up on time that’s a must. please respond to [email protected]

Falsetto loveliness. They do seem to get unfairly overlooked.

Mmmm . Seems not .

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I really hate using punctuation….. FULL STOP!

I thought it was a bit dark but I wouldnt have guessed that it was elm.