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You could use the CAVAT method but it does tend to give some high valuations! Here's a link to the methodology: Downloads | Capital Asset Value for Amenity Trees (CAVAT) It may not be appropriate if the trees are farmland/rural trees rather than 'amenity' trees.
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That looks interesting. Do you use it? Does it work well?
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APC - here is a free application to be used on smartphones: EpiCollect.net You can design your own survey form and if you phone has GPS it will geo-reference your picture/record.
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Not sure Tony. It would be odd if you couldn't but I haven't specifically checked.
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Oh dear! I have to admit I have heard multiple stories about shoddy customer service from Korec which is a great shame as their products look pretty good.
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Ok, if it is for one estate then perhaps a arboretum management system might be good. I came across this today actually mentioned on the UKTC forum: IrisBG : Botanical Garden Collection Management I don't know alot about that one though. For data collection under £1000 Digiterra (Welcome) is pretty good - and actually it will probably work on a smartphone that has Windows on it. I use it alot - it's good and customisable but as a novice on this stuff it took me ages to figure out how to use it! Lastly, Korec have recently released a programme called 'Municipal Reporter' (KOREC Group | Trimble Municipal Reporter System) I had a demo of it a few months ago and thought it looked pretty good - fully customisable and with a user-friendly interface. You may well have to buy a PDA to run it on though. From memory I think the software was around £500. A Trimble Juno (which has 2-5m GPS) comes in around £700 new I think but you may get an ex-demo one for cheaper. Hope that helps a bit.
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There are lots of options. What have you seen - perhaps if you fire out some specific questions about different programs and PDAs we can answer them directly. Things to consider: Budget? You have said keep it cheap - are you looking for less than a grand? Use? Is it for BS5837 type work, risk assessments, large scale data or small? Do you need GPS/GIS capabilities? Do you need something compatible with AutoCAD? I have tried a few and looked at lots so happy to help if you have particular questions.
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Good point toprotter. It's 12 x on single stems and 10 x on multi-stemmed trees (measured at just above the root flare). Remember, these are the recommendations of the BS - not golden rules. You get some pretty wacky RPAs on coppice stools!
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Good point toprotter. It's 12 x on single stems and 10 x on multi-stemmed trees (measured at just above the root flare). Remember, these are the recommendations of the BS - not golden rules. You get some pretty wacky RPAs on coppice stools!
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Looking at the smooth surface in the last photo I would say that ones a telegraph pole.
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Take the stem diameter in mm. Multiply by 12. Divide by 1000 (to convert mm in to metres). You now have the radius (half the diameter) of a circular RPA. If you want to work out the area of the RPA in square metres, take the radius figure and square it (multiply it by it's own value) then multiply by 3.142 (Pi).
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Public Review of US Standards on Planting and Protecting Trees
Paul Barton replied to treeseer's topic in General chat
Thanks for posting, this is really interesting. Interesting to compare and differences and similarities in US and UK standards. I had a quick flick through part 5 which is the American version of our BS5837 'Trees in Relation to Construction'. I will save any further comment until I have read it properly! -
Would trees still fulfil an amenity function planted around a home for the blind? Yes, most definitely, for the reasons which Janey has most excellently explained. I don't see why a blind or visually impaired person cannot make a judgement on the amenity value of a tree in the public domain. However, assuming that most people in the Parish concerned are not visually impaired, the opinions and judgement of the person concerned should not be the primary or most highly valued but should be used to add a breadth of opinion to the panel. Whilst that person has a valid contribution to make they do have a different take on the tree from most people who can appreciate the amenity of the tree from a visual perspective.
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That's great. On Tuesday I was in Handsworth where there were some riots on Monday night. I was there to supervise a building site for a new Sikh school. Most of the labourers on site were volunteers and it was the most pleasant building site I have ever been to! Very tidy, lots of people grafting hard and even a nice man wondering round with bottles of coke and milk for the workers:thumbup: I got the impression the Sikh community are a very respectful and peaceful bunch which was nice having driven past a burnt out police station 5 minutes before!
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It's been good. As you know, the course is called Arboriculture and Urban Forestry - to be honest they could almost drop the arboriculture part of the name as it is very much focussed on the strategic management of tree populations rather than looking at the details of tree health and condition etc. Last year was alot of planning policy, aspects of urban greening and historical context of trees in the landscape. I really enjoyed it but it's not for everyone. Hope to catch you up there some time soon.
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Wow, fair play. I don't think I have the discipline to work alone from home! I am just about to start the second year of the MSc (don't laugh!).
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Once a week Rob - it was on Thursdays last year but will be on Tuesdays from September. Are you also studying there? Will have to meet you for a coffee if so!
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That was good.
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Stick to your guns Jon Lad!
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Good job you said Janey, thanks for the reminder!
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That's very odd. Did he/she explain why? Is it written in their tree policy (if they have one). If you can't be shown a written copy of this 'policy' then it's not real. If I were you I would still put the application in and then appeal if they refuse it. I can't see a Planning Inspector upholding such a ridiculous policy for all trees.
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I was in Handsworth in Birmingham today. Smashed up shops, cars and a burnt police station. Still a few young'uns in hoods with scarfs over their faces prancing about. When I left at 2pm shops were shutting up and I just heard on the news that it's kicked off in West Bromwich now which is just down the road.
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Just to let you know that Mark is on holiday for a week at the moment. Call 0800 093 3898 for the main office. You can ask for me, Pete or Kevin whilst Mark is away.
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Sorry, I meant to give you this link: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/protectedtreesguide.pdf
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Tree Preservation Orders: A Guide to the Law and Good Practice - Planning, building and the environment - Department for Communities and Local Government
