Paul Barton
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I don't see why you would enquire about TPOs without an instruction from the client - without any kind of instruction you are both wasting your own time and, in my opinion, over-stepping the relationship with the potential client. I wish more LPAs would make TPO and CA information available online but sadly many tree officers do not want this as it would give them less time to react to threats of felling which are highlighted by 'enquiries'. IMO the way some tree officer's use this system is rubbish - I believe that TPOs should be served on notable trees regardless of a threat but the guidance refers to 'expedience' so it won't happen any time soon. Important trees are part of an areas character and heritage - much like listed buildings and monuments...but these aren't only protected when under threat are they?
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I was watching thinking what kind of arboricultural firm could afford such a quality video?! Doh. Great video though.
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I have recently bought this accounting spreasdheet: Accounts Spreadsheet - the EASY Range I am getting on pretty well with it so far and it seems to do all I need for £30 per year.
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RoSPA Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety
Paul Barton replied to Rt400's topic in General chat
Congrats Kevin (and Bruce!) -
A wee Talisker for a Sunday night. Mmm.
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They look kind of cool - a bit like some kind of modern art project! Shame to think they might all be gone soon though.
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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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I've got the same. It seems to work fine although I have nothing to compare it against!
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Mental.
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Good thread - the positive power of arbtalk. Nice one Andy and well done Alex.
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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.
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Oban is nice. I got a bottle of their special 12 yr old after the distillery tour last year. It was expensive but superb.
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Nice one! Do you work in Worcester then? (sorry for slight derail)
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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.
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Rec climb West Worcestershire / Hfds / Shropshire border 20th April
Paul Barton replied to WorcsWuss's topic in Climbers talk
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. -
Ah, thanks Tony. Is the black exudate a common indicator of honey fungus? I haven't made that link before.
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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....
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Co-Dominent stems on large Sycamore. Opinions please?
Paul Barton replied to Rick2517's topic in Tree health care
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. -
Maybe he'll get some more job offers out of it though....
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Fair play - you pipped me to the post in the final few seconds. Doh!
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Darn, didn't win it! Did you? The other one seems to have removed the buy it now price too!
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You're on! Please don't bring your dog though. Ps there's another one listed ending later this week.
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Ditto! Was hoping no-one would spot that.
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Genetic modification- your views please
Paul Barton replied to Tony Croft aka hamadryad's topic in General chat
See the section 'Optimism/pessimism trap' on page 94/95. It reminded me of you. -
Genetic modification- your views please
Paul Barton replied to Tony Croft aka hamadryad's topic in General chat
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.
