Pollard of beech & oak

[hesslemount]

Cheers guys these are all the responses I expected and I agree. I’m 30 years in arb and ecology so I agree. Obviously brother wants it heavy handed and I don’t. I just need to do enough to appease and keep the trees happy. I know where to take it from here. Shame about Rough Cutter but there’s a weak link in every industry; especially arb work. A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool speaks because he has to say something. But thanks guys appreciate the input 🙏

[AHPP]

Out of interest, what will your line of persuasion be? I’m certainly always on the lookout for ways to convince people to not do stupid things. 

Edited November 24 by AHPP

[Paul in the woods]

What's the issue with the trees? Leaves, shade, fear of trees? I wouldn't say they are small but I've seen much larger urban trees.

[hesslemount]

On 24/11/2024 at 21:16, Paul in the woods said:

What's the issue with the trees? Leaves, shade, fear of trees? I wouldn't say they are small but I've seen much larger urban trees.

As a tree surgeon of 30 years you have to gain a thorough understanding of exactly what the client's is trying to achieve. Usually (but not always) there’s some dichotomies between what the husband and wife wants. You then proceed to explore the best case scenario options for the tree’s health and longevity. I’m pretty good at this now but I still don’t win them all. It’s much much easier to work with tree loving customers but I do find that in empowering the clients it helps to promote good tree husbandry.

[hesslemount]

On 24/11/2024 at 20:39, AHPP said:

Out of interest, what will your line of persuasion be? I’m certainly always on the lookout for ways to convince people to not do stupid things. 

As a tree surgeon of 30 years you have to gain a thorough understanding of exactly what the client's is trying to achieve. Usually (but not always) there’s some dichotomies between what the husband and wife wants. You then proceed to explore the best case scenario options for the tree’s health and longevity. I’m pretty good at this now but I still don’t win them all. It’s much much easier to work with tree loving customers but I do find that in empowering the clients it helps to promote good tree husbandry.

[hesslemount]

On 24/11/2024 at 14:08, Rich Rule said:

If you like them so much and have such a sentimental value, why butcher them?

 

Or

 

Is your brother thinking they are needing a ‘good crowning’ as the door knockers would say and you are asking if they will handle it?

 

More information needed.

If I don’t do something then someone of less knowledge will do. I’m showing my brother these responses in the hope of him making better decisions about the trees. I’m surmising that he’ll opt for a canopy / crown reduction to appease his wife.

[Gordon S]

On 24/11/2024 at 20:13, hesslemount said:

Cheers guys these are all the responses I expected and I agree. I’m 30 years in arb and ecology so I agree. Obviously brother wants it heavy handed and I don’t. I just need to do enough to appease and keep the trees happy. I know where to take it from here. Shame about Rough Cutter but there’s a weak link in every industry; especially arb work. A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool speaks because he has to say something. But thanks guys appreciate the input 🙏

Hi,  

 

you obviously have a strong connection with the trees so why not look at putting a TPO on them?

 

[Mark Bolam]

That’s Christmas ruined then…

[Mick Dempsey]

The only thing that surprises me that with 30 years in arb and ecology you feel the need for second opinions on this.

 

 

[organic guy]

I thought he was getting opinions to prove to his family that his advice was right!