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I've started a petition to encourage the government to legislate to improve the availability of winter and all season tyres. This would be coupled with their mandatory usage over the colder months. 
 
https://www.change.org/p/uk-parliament-all-tyres-sold-in-the-uk-must-be-all-season/nftexp/ex43/control/174691789?recruiter=174691789&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_for_starters_page.nafta_milestone_share_ask_1.72_hour_ask&utm_content=ex43%3Acontrol
 
The difference in grip between summer and all season tyres on ice and snow is enormous. Any vehicle on summer tyres in the snow is fundamentally unsafe. 
 
If you feel the same and would like to improve road safety in a way that costs nothing (all season tyres cost no more than summer tyres), please sign my petition!

as the title suggests...........
 
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Hello chaps, looking for a climber to help out from time to time. Based in solihull near Birmingham. 
 
Send  your details if you’re interested to :- [email protected]
 
or give me a call on 07702408307
 
thanks pete 
 
 

 

You'll never see these again! Ever!
 
Online deals only - ends midnight Sunday - no calling Monday
 
https://www.chainsawbars.co.uk/?s=Black+Friday&submit=Search&post_type=product
 
 
 
 

 
Here you go mate. Think it'll be easier if I do them a couple at a time!!
 
Equipment for whipping. Scissors or knife, Flat pliers, needle and twine and Sail makers palm.
 
Cut about 5 hand spans worth of twine and thread the needle, doubling it up

Are you an Arborist interested in working in New Zealand?
Our client  is a leader in tree maintenance and vegetation control throughout New Zealand. They are currently hiring arborists with varying levels of experience to work in the city of Auckland.
On offer :
•    A professional Work Environment
•    Job security, training and support
•    A competitive salary - pay rates for arborists range from $21 per hour to $29, depending on skills and experience.
•    A great team spirit and company social culture
•    Financial assistance with relocating and establishing in New Zealand.;
This would include  the first four week's accommodation paid for plus help with flight costs. Also support with the Visa process .
You will need:
•    Arboriculture qualifications
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience in arboriculture
•    Good communication and people skills
•    An excellent safety record
 
For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1711-2

 

Tree Surgeon Required £750 a week paye 28 days hols, pension,regular money. It's top money for a top climber, This would only suit someone who can lead the work and carry out all forms of tree surgery to a high standard.  Must have a selection of tickets and be experienced, have good people skills, willing to do overtime and be flexible and reliable.  Must be able to do rigging, felling, sectioning, shaping etc.Ring Dick on 07740741712 or 01638717947 message me or email. D.M. Tree and Landscape Contractors Ltd  

A thread to place information about trees that we come into contact with, that have health implications.
 
There was a recent thread on the effects of fig trees,
but i thought perhaps a single thread to keep them at hand as a heads up.
 
This recently occured to one of our team members.
 
Umbellularia californica aka Californian bay laurel, Headache tree.
 
I've known (and suffered from) it inducing headaches whilst working on and crushing the leaves, but I didn't know that the leaf oil can be volatile & toxic especially when exposed to the sun.
 
The team were removing a few of the ones in the shot below and had eye protection, gloves & face masks on to guard against the scent issue but being a sunny day, this was the result of wearing t-shirts.
 
Be advised to cover up !
 
 
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A thread to place information about trees that we come into contact with, that have health implications.
 
There was a recent thread on the effects of fig trees,
but i thought perhaps a single thread to keep them at hand as a heads up.
 
This recently occured to one of our team members.
 
Umbellularia californica aka Californian bay laurel, Headache tree.
 
I've known (and suffered from) it inducing headaches whilst working on and crushing the leaves, but I didn't know that the leaf oil can be volatile & toxic especially when exposed to the sun.
 
The team were removing a few of the ones in the shot below and had eye protection, gloves & face masks on to guard against the scent issue but being a sunny day, this was the result of wearing t-shirts.
 
Be advised to cover up !
 
 
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Interesting Biomechanics

Veteran trees, extreme weather and habitat benefits Looking back on October 1987

Arborist required in Surrey.

Unimogs rock thread

the beauty of standing deadwood

Contract: Full Time

Based: Ely, Cambridgeshire

Area of Operation: East Anglia

Salary: NEG (Dependent on experience)

 

 

Haine Tree Services are currently have an opportunity for an experienced arborist to join our busy, growing team.

 

Established in 2008, we undertake arboricultural works both in the Commercial and Domestic sector, working for many private individuals as well as Local Authorities and Public Sector clients and continue to grow and expand, achieving Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor status in July 2017.

 

 

Due to continued growth and demand locally we are currently seeking an arborist to join our small and dynamic team working within our busy and vibrant company.

As an experienced climber you shall be confident and suitably able to lead a squad, and be responsible for day-to-day running of work sites, interfacing with clients in a professional and courteous manner based from our yard near Ely in Cambridgeshire.

 

You should have the following qualifications as a minimum:

NPTC CS30, NPTC CS31, NPTC CS38, NPTC CS39, NPTC CS40, NPTC CS41, EFAW +F (or equivalent)

 

Other desirable qualifications include NPTC CS32, NPTC CS35, NPTC Chipper, HGV and professional qualification in Arboriculture, but are not essential.

 

You should have a minimum of three years experience working in a similar or equivalent role.

 

In exchange for the above, we are able to offer favourable terms of employment on a full time contract.

 

Remuneration for this position is negotiable and shall be dependent upon experience.

 

For more information regarding this role, and to apply, please write in confidence to [email protected] for the attention of the Commercial Manager including details of experience and current CV.

 

Haine Tree Services Ltd are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

 

 

 

 

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Does anyone know of any sites that list legitimate tip sites around the uk?

Ivy is a plant that attracts strong opinions, especially when arborists are asked to consider its impact on trees and their ecology. Andrew Cowan considers some of the common arguments for and against ivy, while also looking at the influence of climate change on the natural balance of arboreal ecosystems.

collection of my vids on youtube.

Arborists get a lot of practice studying the crown, the upper tree. Studying the lower tree is less familiar, but the upper tree cannot stand without the lower tree, so it’s worth the time to inspect it carefully. I was privileged to chair the US subgroup that wrote Part 8 of the ANSI A300 Tree Care Standard, which covers trunk, flare and root inspection. I’d like to describe it to arborists in other countries, in the hope that their standards will someday adopt and perhaps improve upon it. I’ll also refer to the German ZTV standard, which inspired our work on inspection. The first requirement is for arborists to consider the owner’s goals in the light of what tree care can and cannot do, and establish the objective. The ZTV’s objective, “Provide maximum vitality health and safety of trees” is a good start but there may be other objectives to add, such as increasing wildlife habitat and shade. Once the owner and arborist agree, it’s time to write specifications – “a detailed, measurable plan or proposal for meeting the objective.”




 




 

Ok lets see if we can all come up with one good usefull tip, should be a good usefull thread!

After a 600 mile round trip it's goodbye Jensen (in Sept anyway) and hello Jo Beau. I've gone and joined the ranks of SWB and Andy Collins and the other mini chipper lovers on here!
 
It seems that Fletcher Stewart has recently told Jo Beau to get lost re importing them further due to a silly price increase so I snapped this one up before it was too late. 40 hours on the machine and a fraction of the new price.
 

 

A new Coast Redwood thread for 2015 ... Redwood National and State Parks are a world heritage site, and probably easier to visit more days each year than the Giant Sequoias which get some snow and heavier crowds. This is where I will post new redwood photos in 2015, but will start the topic with a few favorites from 2014. Arbtalk user Taupotreeman started a redwood thread some time ago, with has lots of photos from 2014 going back (Visiting the Coast Redwoods Thread by Taupotreeman on Arbtalk
 
The following is the photo for which I just ordered a 20 inch x 30 inch canvas print. The largest single trunk we found last year in Redwood National and State Parks.
 

Just lately there seems to be a few threads started by beginners and climbers who are taking there climbing a step further, so thought it would be a great idea to put together a thread dedicated to helping these lads out, not really got much planned as in picture/video format but was just going to leave it open to lads who want to ask questions regarding getting started or wanting move into different climbing styles, different gear and so on, my first thing is to try and get a few climbers on here to help out we're they can!
 
 
Good idea or not?
 
 
Thanks in advance
 
Adam