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  1. Paul Barton
    Congrats Kevin (and Bruce!)
  2. Paul Barton
    A wee Talisker for a Sunday night. Mmm.
  3. Paul Barton
    They look kind of cool - a bit like some kind of modern art project! Shame to think they might all be gone soon though.
  4. Paul Barton
    Hi George, I can recommend this book ([ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trees-Management-Cultivation-Biology-Comprehensive/dp/1861268858/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364645358&sr=1-1]Trees: Their Use, Management, Cultivation and Biology, A Comprehensive Guide: Amazon.co.uk: Bob Watson: Books[/ame]) as a good general study guide about trees. It covers lots of aspects of arboriculture although none in very great detail, but I have found it to be a useful reference and good value. Paul
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    Dog dilema

    Paul Barton replied to Big J's topic in The Lounge

    I think you need to convince her that having the dog around her could be a hazard - use the example of the fall at Christmas. Possibly try and get a medical professional or someone involved in her care to back you up? Nice one for saving the dog...hope you can keep it.
  6. Paul Barton
    I've got the same. It seems to work fine although I have nothing to compare it against!
  7. Paul Barton
    Mental.
  8. Paul Barton
    Good thread - the positive power of arbtalk. Nice one Andy and well done Alex.
  9. Paul Barton
    Brilliant video! Really well shot and put together. You guys are showing off some serious climbing skills too. I did the tourist 'canopy trail' through the Yellowwoods in Knysna a few years ago. Pretty lame compared to what you guys have done, but it was fun nonetheless - especially with my good wife up there too.
  10. Paul Barton
    Oban is nice. I got a bottle of their special 12 yr old after the distillery tour last year. It was expensive but superb.
  11. Paul Barton

    Parkrun

    Paul Barton replied to Rupe's topic in General chat

    Nice one! Do you work in Worcester then? (sorry for slight derail)
  12. Paul Barton

    Parkrun

    Paul Barton replied to Rupe's topic in General chat

    I've been meaning to go to the Worcester one for ages. See you there sometime chunkymunky - not that I'll know who you are.
  13. Paul Barton
    Hey Simon - I won't be able to make it over for this in the end which is a shame. Hope it's a good day for all. Nice one for organising it.
  14. Paul Barton
    Ah, thanks Tony. Is the black exudate a common indicator of honey fungus? I haven't made that link before.
  15. Paul Barton
    I came across two trees, a Field Maple and a Lime, both displaying similar black tarry substances on their stems. The two trees are situated on a patch of 'amenity' grass on the corner of a road in a residential area. The black goo is mildly sticky and did not smell. At first I thought perhaps localised fire damage but it wasn't sooty and the patterns were too random. Then perhaps a Phytophthora bleed as the substance is around areas of damaged or broken bark - however I normally note the fresh ooze is a red colour with Phytophthora, plus I've never seen it on Acer before. I am intrigued as whatever it is isn't species specific and didn't appear to be 'abiotic' to use a nobby term. Grateful for any suggestions....
  16. Paul Barton
    I don't think the union looks too bad - it isn't too tight so the compression between the stems may not be that strong. If it's in a sheltered location it may be fine for some time.
  17. Paul Barton
    Maybe he'll get some more job offers out of it though....
  18. Paul Barton
    Fair play - you pipped me to the post in the final few seconds. Doh!
  19. Paul Barton
    Darn, didn't win it! Did you? The other one seems to have removed the buy it now price too!
  20. Paul Barton
    You're on! Please don't bring your dog though. Ps there's another one listed ending later this week.
  21. Paul Barton
    Ditto! Was hoping no-one would spot that.
  22. Paul Barton
    See the section 'Optimism/pessimism trap' on page 94/95. It reminded me of you.
  23. Paul Barton
    That's capitalism for you. Ms Shiva has less shareholders interested in her work that Monsanto etc. Have you heard of Transition Towns? I think you'd like this book: http://www.cs.toronto.edu/~sme/CSC2600/transition-handbook.pdf It's more about independence from oil than GM, but I think you'd like the spirit of it.
  24. Paul Barton
    That's a shame. Life can be a bit heavy when you can't see good in your fellow man.
  25. Paul Barton
    I think (without much knowledge!) that the potential consequences are huge - messing with ecosystems always seems to have unexpected effects somewhere down the line that nobody saw coming. Nature is so complex and finely balanced that I believe we are playing with fire when we try to bend it to our will. I would contest your comment about man making a mess of everything though - mankind has done some pretty good stuff too.

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