Pitiful student scrounging for word donations.

[TomBarnes]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum so I'm sorry if this thread is considered off topic!

 

Long story short, I'm a Graphic Design student from Southampton who's always been fascinated by trees and the professions that specialise in them. Because of this I've decided to do my final major project on, you guessed it, Arborists, but I'm in desperate need of some quotes from the people themselves.

 

I was just wondering if it's not too much trouble if I would be able to ask you guys some basic questions about your favourite parts of the job, favourite tools, etc.?

 

Answers could be as formal, informal, long and short as you liked. Honestly, all replies would be useful and I'd be very grateful for them. I'm not too sure how to go about this so I guess I'll ask the first question and hope for the best!

 

1. Which are your most & least favourite seasons to work in, and how do they affect your job?

 

Thank you in advance to anybody who replies!

[TGB]

Well in the summer it's warmer, (might even be sunny) but you have the sap and more foliage. Whereas in the winter, there's less sap, maybe less foliage, (might even be sunny) but it's cold. And could be colder than that.

[Le Sanglier]

I would have thought a use of the search facility will yield some gems.

[nz paul]

Coming into and out of summer i enjoy,easy to get out of the van and get up a tree when the weathers nice and it's not to warm which obviously means more productivity.Winter is not very nice,cold wet etc..harder to get access to a lot of places for work when it's wet and grounds soft,and motivation for me is hard to get when it's like that

Edited April 22, 2013 by nz paul

[Spruce Pirate]

Don't like the cold season, don't like the midge season, don't like the wet season. The other three days of the year I'm like a pig in ****.

 

Wouldn't want to do anything else though.

Edited April 22, 2013 by Spruce Pirate
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[TomBarnes]

Thanks a lot guys, the answers so far are great, I really appreciate your help.

 

Another on the same topic, if it was a particularly windy or snowy day could you be force you to wait until the weather calmed down a bit, or would you generally put up with it and carry on with the job? Does bad weather add any extra risks?

 

And thanks Le Sanglier, the search facility definitely comes up with a lot of really interesting and useful stuff, I have to do a bit of ‘primary research’ of my own too though or I’ll get a low grade!

Edited April 23, 2013 by TomBarnes

[Stephen Blair]

Honest answer! Depends how much you need the money and who you work for!

I have climbed in storms, blizzards, lightening, driving rain, hailstones on Ivy clad Ash is probably the worst IMO!

Pretty much everyday from 1998-2005. Then I turned 30 , became a dad and thought, it just isn't worth the risk anymore as I have real responsibilities!

I don't earn as much anymore, and I a lot softer!

I think with age and experience and when testosterone levels drop, home comforts outweigh macho isms:biggrin:

[Craobh]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum so I'm sorry if this thread is considered off topic!

 

Long story short, I'm a Graphic Design student from Southampton who's always been fascinated by trees and the professions that specialise in them. Because of this I've decided to do my final major project on, you guessed it, Arborists, but I'm in desperate need of some quotes from the people themselves.

 

I was just wondering if it's not too much trouble if I would be able to ask you guys some basic questions about your favourite parts of the job, favourite tools, etc.?

 

Answers could be as formal, informal, long and short as you liked. Honestly, all replies would be useful and I'd be very grateful for them. I'm not too sure how to go about this so I guess I'll ask the first question and hope for the best!

 

1. Which are your most & least favourite seasons to work in, and how do they affect your job?

 

Thank you in advance to anybody who replies!

Every season has it's own challenges ......from heat (ok not in the UK) to cold, snow etc ......falling trees is a dangerous game and I'm still learning.

 

 

One thing I'd say tho .....all fallers learn the fallers jig ..........

[Craobh]

Thanks a lot guys, the answers so far are great, I really appreciate your help.

 

Another on the same topic, if it was a particularly windy or snowy day could you be force you to wait until the weather calmed down a bit, or would you generally put up with it and carry on with the job? Does bad weather add any extra risks?

 

And thanks Le Sanglier, the search facility definitely comes up with a lot of really interesting and useful stuff, I have to do a bit of ‘primary research’ of my own too though or I’ll get a low grade!

 

Wind is a major thing as it not the best idea to try and work against mother nature (usually she wins) but sometimes you gotta get on with it. The pressure your under to get timber on the ground as if you don't it could hold up an entire operation. In an ideal world you wait and in an ideal world your boss will let you wait. However the world is not ideal so.....you scratch your head and get the job done as safely as you can.

 

 

I'm speaking about logging here

 

 

 

Oh and I to have climbed in ivy covered crap and well it makes you a believer real quick when your spurs ain't gripping. Hence why I only climb if I really have to as previously said age does tend to make you wiser (or less stupid)

[TomBarnes]

Thanks again guys, sorry for taking such a long time to reply, I've got quite a bit going on right now but your help is really making things easier.

 

Would you be able to tell me anything about how bugs affect your job? Spruce Pirate has already mentioned midges causing a nuisance, so what about ants, beetles, moths, spiders, aphids, etc.? Do you deal with a lot of problems that involve insects damaging trees, and how often do they affect you personally? Generally getting in the way, biting, making you jump, etc.?

 

And Craobh, I like the sound of the 'Fallers Jig', haha, would you care to explain it in more detail?

Edited April 28, 2013 by TomBarnes