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What exactly have you been provided in writing and by whom? Whilst county highway departments have some statutory powers/exemptions you need to be absolutely certain you are covered by one of these too if you are going to fell the trees. "Someone said" is not exactly that. Once you have the letter/report then you know where to start. Just watch out for the small print as most highway reports explicitly exclude trees under 15cm dbh. Might not be a problem for you with only 15 trees but these smaller trees could quickly exceed the 5m3/calendar quarter allowance in a woodland. Your biggest concern should be, however, the timescale given to you. I suggest reading the felling regs exemptions here especially 2.5 which states: "The danger exception could be said to apply only where there is an immediate risk of serious harm and urgent work is needed to remove the risk." 4 months is not an immediate risk based on my limited understanding of the relevant arb terminology. I have been repeatedly told by the FC (cannot find online guidance, sadly) that in their world immediate means remedial action is required in less than 3 months (exclusive) i.e. measured in days and must be supported by either a qualified arborist report and/or very clear photos of showing the danger. In any other cases (3 months or over) there is enough time to get a licence. I would also refer to the ash guidance by the FC offering more details under point 4.4. (especially the last sentence under this point:) ON 46a

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Thanks helpfull that, will see what comes of it...if I can find the time

Thanks for the update 👍

May as well get them in before section 2 gets blended into section 1...

Based on Hastings carrying out lolers for local tree guys

Looking for someone to join us 2 days a week to start with working on domestic and commercial works, working in a 2/3 man team, both climbing and ground work

There was a young girl from Coleorton Who had one long tit and a short 'un Together with that and a great hairy mat She could fart like a 750 Norton!

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So this was a predictably disappointing outcome. It's fallen firmly into the realms of the law of diminishing returns unfortunately. Not much more than a load of hot air, (in more ways than one), now. The whole thing needs dismantling, rethinking and rebuilding. Obvious places to start would be to exclude the fossil fuel interests/lobbying and completely change the ridiculous logistics of it all. Or just scrap it altogether. Any ideas anyone, what do we do? Here's two different sets of five takeaways. COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit WWW.BBC.CO.UK What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels? Cop30: five reasons the UN climate conference failed to deliver on its ‘people’s summit’ promise THECONVERSATION.COM Deals were agreed but with crucial elements missing.

Looks like a farmers saw to me....reckon the owner either has some strange working practices or total lack of maintenance...what a mess.

Thing is he knows this business, so he won’t waste your time or money.

Groundsman required starting in the new year. We are a tree surgery firm based just outside Westerham in Kent. We are looking for a second climber to join our small but fast growing company. Please see details of the role below: Location: Westerham , Kent Qualifications: Must have CS30/31 Requirements/Experience: - Must have a full, clean driving license Hours: - Monday to Friday, 8-4 plus travel. If this sounds like you, then please get in touch for an informal chat with Archie on 07786884924. https://www.facebook.com/apftreesandgardens/

From what I’ve seen in similar situations, the best way to get an accurate value is to ask an arboricultural consultant to do a tree valuation using something like the CAVAT or Helliwell method. They’ll look at size, condition, amenity value, etc. If the timber has already been removed it’s still possible to estimate based on stump size and photos. Replacing them with mature screening trees can get pricey depending on size, even semi-mature stock can run into the hundreds per tree once you factor in planting and aftercare. Fully mature specimens can go into the thousands. Might be worth getting a couple of quotes locally to compare.

Show them how to disconnect chipper and see what reaction you get. If no one has shown them there's your problem, may only be one doing it wrong.

You beat me to it, I was about to stick this up. A true ambassador for Reggae and Jamaica.

Bartlett Tree Experts are looking for a climber to join their team near Macclesfield, Cheshire. email: [email protected] Phone 01565 632445 www.bartlett.com

Hi, we work 7am-4pm. Rate depends on experience, work quality etc. Please call the office on 01438 860368. Thanks.

We are looking for an experienced climber to lead a team at Bill Kear. Must have full tickets + lead a team before. We are located at: Bill Kear Beambrook Field Station Partridge Lane Newdigate RH55EE Please get in touch with [email protected] (01293 862666).

Morning, monsoon here since 6am. It’s bouncing! Rain before 7, gone by 11! Hopefully. Quick site meeting at 8.30am, then it’s gather up machinery and swap stuff about and then a couple of birches to winch over in the afternoon if the mood takes me.

I must admit to having been to matches at Cardiff, Murrayfield and Twickers and the atmosphere at all three has been epic! Ground level at Cardiff meant that you didn't see much and upper decks at Twickenham in the sunshine was good. The March from Murrayfield to town was also part of the experience!

If you ordered the spring through a Schliesing dealer a quick call on Monday will set you right. I’ve found Dave at overland extremely helpful with any questions on ours when fitting new parts.

Where abouts in Cumbria are you?

An interesting liaison. An unholy union if you will. A Field Maple and I think a Hornbeam in intimate embrace.

I'm not a fan on unnecessary barbed wire, I've found a dead roe buck that probably died from an infected stomach gash that I think was probably due to barbed wire. In the two pieces of woodland I own I've not had problems with the public. The land around our house does suffer a bit from stray livestock as many farmers down here don't seem to believe in fencing. Personally I find it amusing to have a small heard of horned cattle including a bull, cows and calves in our woodland but not everyone does. It will depend greatly on where the woodland is and what you want to do with it. I tend to like a more natural feel, so blackthorn, hawthorne or gorse along with a mix of bramble would be my choice to keep people out. If you want the woodland to look like a carpark or suburbia go with pyracantha etc.