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Is There a B.S standard for stump grinding ??
Paul Barton replied to combined tree services's topic in Training & education
No BS specifically about stump grinding but it is included in BS3998:2010 in section 12.4.3. It does say that the depth should be agreed! -
John at Blagdon trees does logs too. He's in the yellow book.
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Sure!
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You wuss! How about emailing one to me?
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Interesting - I had never heard of it. Fancy sticking one of your plans up on here for us to see?
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Looovely pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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"6.2 The LPA's consent is not required for cutting down or carrying out work on trees which are dead or dying or have become dangerous.62 In the Secretary of State's view, this exemption allows the removal of dead wood from a tree or the removal of dangerous branches from an otherwise sound tree. If a tree outside a woodland is removed under this exemption section 206 of the Act places the landowner under a duty to plant a replacement tree at the same place (for more guidance on the duty to replace trees see Chapter 11 of this Guide)." Beware though - I would always double check on dead-wooding. Imagine a TO's horror if some idiot removed all the dead wood from a notable veteran tree....
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From the 'Blue Book': "11.9 Anyone proposing to remove a tree on the grounds that it is dead, dying or has become dangerous is advised to give the LPA five days' notice before carrying out the work, except in an emergency. The LPA have powers to dispense with the duty to plant a replacement tree,138 and any request for such a dispensation should be put to the LPA in writing." I think it's advisable but not necessarily a requirement. I would always notify to cover yourself though.
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From the 'Blue Book': 11.8 The Courts have not resolved whether there is a duty to replace trees uprooted or destroyed in strong winds. The Secretary of State considers that the duty does apply in such cases, although the LPA may decide not to enforce the duty depending on the circumstances of the case.
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When it appeared to be relevant to the original poster's photo:001_tongue:
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Very coy! I assume it's the firm with the yard next to Blaise then
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I hated the silky saw - was always cutting myself on them and found that they were no better in terms of comfortable reach for those tips. True, they give a better finishing cut but for slender branches you still need to hold the branch while you cut it or else the branch just moves around with the blade. That's why I used loppers (first recommended to me by High Scale). You can reach tips a good 2 ft further out and still get a nice clean cut. In terms of one-handed use of the chainsaw, I think it is acceptable in many situations but it can often be used as an excuse for poor work positioning. It's easy to become sloppy in this respect - you start off one-handing stuff for speed and then start to do it without tying in a strop/lanyard because that seems quicker still. After that it only takes a little slip.... be careful!
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Hi Sean, Are those pics from the Henbury side of the Blaise Castle estate? There are some fine trees in Blaise. Check out the nice stand of Beech just off the main path on the way down towards Coombe Dingle. Have you got a job for a local firm or are you self-employed? I left Bristol last year - it's a great place.
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No doubt that under Tarmac roots will travel further in search of moisture. Street trees under Tarmac will send out roots in to nearby gardens and verges. They will also cling to the undersides of Tarmac as moisture produced by condensation can be found there. All that said, I also am amazed that trees manage to survive in such horrendous conditions!
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That makes sense. I would think that the bark surface would have a big effect too - smooth barked trees losing water quicker that trees with deep ridges.
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I was told by a man infinitely more clever than I shall ever be (Les Round), that trees capture 30% of rainfall though stem runoff - i.e. the water reaches tree roots by running straight down the branches and stem and in to the ground. Unless the tarmac was silicone sealed around the base of the tree, the tree can still get some decent water via rainfall.
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I used to use some long handled loppers for tips like that. I felt it was not only safer, but gave a cleaner cut on the branch so better for the tree.
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That's a great idea if the finance allows. I am guilty of getting way too stressed because I try and micro-manage every aspect of every contract I have. Sometimes I need to but often I would be better off appointing a good person to take care of various parts for me.
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Pointing out they may have been lucky is not necessarily criticism.
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No I don't think so. Either way stops the fibres from tearing upwards I guess.
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I saw this last night. It sounds over dramatic but I think they were fortunate - I wouldn't have fancied cutting so slowly through the back of a leaning willow, especially as they didn't "take the ears out" on above the sides of the gob.
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Lecturers do it for the love of it and for the research opportunities I reckon. It's a ridiculously low wage for what they do. Thank goodness someone does it though. I have a mind to write to Myerscough to ask them what they are playing at with a wage like that!
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Crumbs, that's a stonking good time Marco, well done. No exertion for me this weekend, just terrible DIY and looking after a 5 week old son!! Hope to get back out in the trainers soon though.
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Lovely photos there Scottie. I love the last one - is it a Yew?
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Congratulations! 2 and a half hours was a blessing! Hope you are enjoying your first days together.
