Steve Bullman

If the winners let me know what day they visit perhaps we can meet up for a beer

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And the winners (picked at random using an online generator) are.... @gary112 @5 shires @gobbypunk @Ashbutts Congratulations, and i'll be in touch to let you know how to get your tickets.

And it will cover the entire uk.......cunning ploy to get Scotland and Wales to support an England win? ?

You will find them at any old fashioned iron mongers/tool stores still. You won't find them in arb shops

Give me a couple hours, had an extended session in the pub yesterday for the England match

He only seems to score on penalties and all the dirty teams are out now. Canny marketing by that pub ?

Can't imagine Echo will hang around too long releasing it in the UK also

Last chance to enter

whats the last tree?

Be vigilant for signs of tree pests and diseases The plant health service recently rapidly dealt with a finding of Oak Processionary Moth on imported trees thanks to observations from the trade. The case highlights the need for continued vigilance to help protect the UK’s trees and forests against pests and diseases. Oak Processionary Moth is an established pest in parts of London and surrounding areas, however the rest of the country is designated as a Protected Zone (PZ). OPM caterpillars can cause damage to oak trees and can pose some risks to human and animal health. The plant health service has controls in place to limit the spread of OPM and prevent new introductions. As a grower, importer or trader, there are steps you can take to help reduce the risks.The paperwork All oak moving into and within the PZ requires a plant passport regardless of the size of the consignment, and you must retain this document for at least a year. Outside the PZ, plants passports are still required if imported trees are intended for further propagation or growing on. We advise that you inspect this paperwork thoroughly and carry out careful sourcing to encourage best practice within the supply chain and improve traceability. Working in the trade, it is important to perform visual checks of your material and to report any suspicious signs of pests or diseases to a Plant Health Inspector as soon as possible. If you suspect OPM, do not attempt to destroy or move infected material yourself as the nests and caterpillars can pose some risks to human health. For more on how to identify OPM, visit www.forestry.gov.uk/oakprocessionarymoth Check, check and check again Dr Anna Brown, Head of Tree Health & Contingency Planning, Forestry Commission England, said: “Those of us involved in importing or trading plants cannot afford to lower our guard against exotic pests and diseases such as OPM. There is a lot we can do such as buying British, only buying stock from reputable, responsible suppliers and quarantining imported plants." “Inspect, inspect and inspect again – we can’t check imported plants too often for signs of trouble. Don’t presume that because your supplier found no evidence of a pest or disease that you won’t either. You might spot something that they have missed.” Tackling threats to plant health is not just a matter for government. By working in partnership we can help to protect the industry and our environment for years to come. Resources To report sightings of pests and diseases, use the Forestry Commission’s Tree Alert app www.treealert.forestry.gov.uk/ For more on OPM, visit www.forestry.gov.uk/oakprocessionarymoth For guidance on importing trees and plants to England and Wales from the EU visit www.gov.uk/guidance/importing-trees-and-plants-to-england-and-wales-from-the-eu To find out more about plant health Protected Zones visit planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/resources/plant-health-protected-zones/ To find out how the government will work with others to protect England’s tree population from pest and disease threats, see the Tree Health Resilience Strategy https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tree-health-resilience-strategy-2018 View full record

Gotcha, I didn't realise ?

I highly doubt Stihl would add a larger sprocket knowing full well it would mean less torque. If they say they have made the motor more efficient then they have IMO. They are pumping a huge amount of resources(and money no doubt) into the battery range.

Nice pad!! dead standing elm is one of my favourites, green elm never seems to season the same as when its upright.

Just stumbled across this article that says Japanese Knotweek cannot be erradicated. That caught my attention so I read it. Then further down it throws in an extra 'in the short term' ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-43882916

http://www.kwqc.com/content/news/Arborist-weighs-in-on-possible-cause-of-deadly-tree-branch-collapse-487343071.html

I imagine it wouldn’t be too had to tip that over if you’re not careful?

Too many variables without seeing the tree in person, but a pic would help with a very 'rough' guide

Why do you tie up the billets like that? Looks neat, surely not time/cost effective though?

If you want to be mega safe why not just leave the wellies on site at the end of the day and change into something at the entrance?

I've used the FSI a fair bit also. Its a fantastic machine for its size. Effortless if the teeth are sharp

Great pic. How old are you now Eric?

I still have my climbing gear if you need a hand