Paul Barton
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I got a full grant for my NC course which of course includes training towards the tickets. But you have to pay for the assessments yourself.
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I am defender of the scotch egg - love 'em. I buy them from the supermarket to go in my packed lunch - generally better than the ones off the shelf in esso.
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I have considered it - I can't say all that seriously yet but aspects do appeal. A few friends of mine have moved to NZ and are loving it. Want to go visit soon and see if it's as good as it sounds. I do love the UK though, it would be hard to leave for good.
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Nice one Matty - that's a very informative photo.
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No worries. Which college you thinking of going to?
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Sorry to tell you this, but it don't work. Well, not for me anyway.
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Really? I checked out their website but it seems to be all American. Is there a UK office or something?
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I second those that have recommended the Peter Thomas book - excellent book. I recently bought this book as well - a really good all-rounder and written so it is actually easy to read. With photos, pictures and everything!
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Hi Hal. I did the NC, and at a guess I would say quite a few on here did at some point. My experience was mostly positive - it provided a good stepping stone in to the industry (granted, at the bottom but you got to start somewhere!) with some sound knowledge. My only gripes about the course were that there wasn't enough time devoted to the practical skills and a few of our lecturers were a bit sketchy. I think it depends on your background as to whether its the best thing for you - if you already have some tree knowledge or a horticultural background perhaps just do the training for the NPTC tickets and start work quicker! cheers, Paul
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Hi guys, Which arb magazine do you rate the best these days? I am thinking of getting a subscription but want to pick the best one. When Total Arb first came out I thought it was pretty crap - badly written articles etc but Euro Arb didn't seem much better either. However I saw a more recent total arb the other day and it looked much better. Any other suggestions? cheers, Paul
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OUCH!! Unlucky Will.
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Horse chestnut take down this morning. Found a man inside it!
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"but this one goes up to eleven"
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Your blower rings?! Mine just moves leaves around!
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That looks fun Drew. A while ago I read something in the paper about a guy in Cornwall that has opened an "oak hotel" - he's got those cots up in the canopy and charges punters £100 a night to sleep in them! Wish I had thought of it!!
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Love it. Very funny.
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When I was at college we were taught 'split level' cuts, 'dog tooth cuts' and the normal felling cut. Also with 'letterbox' cuts (cutting the middle out of the hinge) when necessary. Since starting work I have never used the split level cut but have used the dog tooth cut on a few occasions eg when using a winch/pull line.
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My mate Danners in a pop today. Lovely weather and a nice view.
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I love the fact it is towable, ha ha!!
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That's about it yes! Try and climb outside of the college practical hours if you can. Get some mates together and go find some nice big trees to climb together. The hours allocated for climbing at college aren't enough as I am sure you are already realising.
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Hi Charlie, I did the NC at Cannington. I take it you jumped out of the Beech tree and have started climbing on the 'windbreak pines'? Main thing for getting a head for heights: climb as much as possible! And set little targets for yourself as you climb so that your mind is on something other than the height. For example perhaps pick out some deadwood near the top and go and get it. The more you concentrate on a task the less you will worry about where you are. Say hi to darren chambers for me - I believe he is your instructor there these days? cheers, Paul Barton
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I think that the law requires that a tree's owner "has a duty of care to take reasonable steps to prevent or minimise the risk of personal injury or damage to property arising from th presence of any tree on the site" (Lonsdale 1999). Therefore if the owner of the tree employed a contractor to remove some crown weight from the road side that may be enough? At least it shows they were aware of the hazard and took steps to minimse the risk? Or better, have a consultant come and put his/her name on the tree's condition for 12 months - however that would prove costly after a couple of years.
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It was never an inch over! I think it did just touch the line though - tough call for the ref.
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I'm in!
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Crikey! Given the 'females on tools' thread discussions I decline to make any further comment.
