Paul Barton

If the conditions contradict each other then they don't meet the five tests for planning conditions as set out in National Planning Policy, that conditions should be: 1.Necessary 2.Relevant to planning 3.Relevant to the development permitted 4.Enforceable 5.Precise 6.Reasonable in all other respects It would therefore, in theory at least, be impossible for the LPA to take enforcement action on the contractor. The conflict in conditions needs to be pointed out to the case officer asap!

Yes. No joy!

Can anyone point me towards a training provider that can offer the one day ROLO H&S course for operatives before the end of March? Online delivery preferable.

Bump! 😀

It’s been a few years since we bought it so I’m not sure on current pricing - and it depends on a few options such as the number of sensors and Bluetooth callipers....but ball park would be around £10k I think.

We are looking for an additional arboriculturist to join our growing professional and friendly team. We are a focussed arboricultural consultancy based in Worcestershire/Gloucestershire and covering much of the south of the UK. In everything we do we strive to have a positive influence on tree management and urban forest cover in the UK. We provide a range of services to our clients; not just development site tree surveys but also tree risk assessments, urban forest surveys using i-Tree, tree planting advice and detailed condition assessments using specialist diagnostic tools. You could be a more experienced arb, looking to develop further with a successful and innovative company or you may have qualified quite recently and be looking to establish your career with a leading consultancy. As long as you can demonstrate that you have integrity, professionalism and an appetite to keep learning we will consider your application. TO APPLY - Requirements: We'd love to speak with you about this role if you are a passionate and qualified (minimum Level 4 Diploma or equivalent) arboriculturist with high standards. You should also: Have a good breadth of knowledge and experience in conducting tree surveys and tree condition assessments using current tools and techniques (we’ve got some great kit you will be trained on). Be able to collect accurate field data and write high quality reports. Have good IT skills and a forward looking approach to your CPD and industry developments. Be keen to work in a team environment alongside other arboriculturists, CAD and GIS technicians and admin support staff. Be able to manage your own workload and actively prioritise to meet customer deadlines. Want to see trees better planned, managed and cared for for the benefit of all. Experience of planning and development projects (BS5837) would be helpful but isn’t essential. It is essential that you are motivated and positive. You'll enjoy spending a good portion of your week on site as well as working at our office and from home.. Ideally, you will be based in the midlands area but applicants from other locations will also be considered. A current, clean-ish driving license is required for this role as is the ability to work flexibly on occasion. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - Our commitment to your continued professional development Stimulation: a varied range of work using the latest tools that will stretch your capabilities A competitive salary - likely to range between £25-32k dependent on experience and skills An attractive package of employee benefits If you'd like a chat about the role please feel free to call 01386 576161 and ask for Paul or Richard. If you're ready to make an application please send your CV and covering email/letter to [email protected].

I have engaged a consultant with a Picus in the past and it did a good job I think. I like this system though - it's quite portable, fairly waterproof and provides useful information. I couldn't tell you much about the different algorithms each system uses to provide the tomogram images but the Fakopp is a useful tool for me. It also helped that it is considerably less expensive! It has some helpful software for mapping the crown area and calculating wind-load on the trunk too.

Hello. It's a Fakopp Arborsonic. For interest, here is the tomogram image.

Big ol' Pseudoinonotus dryadeus on Holm oak in Malvern.

I’ve helped clients with a few of these scenarios. Typically the LPA make a woodland TPO to protect all trees of whatever size and age in perpetuity. In my opinion they are a misuse of the legislation. Would be interesting to see what the situation is with your site.

I will vouch for Charlie as being a decent bloke that runs a good outfit! I am sure he would be a great person to work for.

Good evening all. I am looking for an experienced arboricultural consultant to join our team at Barton Hyett Associates. We are currently based in Worcestershire but are re-locating to a larger rural office in Gloucestershire (near Northleach) in September. Our work is a mix of planning/development related tree surveys, tree condition and risk surveys for rural estates, schools, universities etc, and detailed tree assessments using tomography, resistance drilling etc. We are a friendly, easy-going but hard working team and there appears to be lots of work on the horizon so we are on the lookout for a highly-skilled consultant to grow their career with us. We are offering a competitive salary (likely £30-35k but will depend on the calibre of the right person!), company pension scheme, CPD programme and flexible working arrangements. You can read more about the role here, or if you'd like to speak to me about it send me a message with your number and I will call you back.

I used to work with Josh a fair bit when I was on the tools and in Bristol. I can vouch for him being a top bloke ?

There's a handy new app available on Android and iOS developed by Tim Moya Associates. Search for 'TMA fungi' and it should appear in the Google play store / Apple App store.

Anyone tried the 'Itiwit' inflatable kayaks from Decathlon? They look pretty good. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/2-man-inflatable-kayak-2017-green-id_8387561.html