Andy Gentle

Been let down a couple of times now so still looking for reliable subbies.

Got plenty of work well into the new year.

Had them converted on both Navara's I had and also on LDV's with transit running gear and had no problems.

Still need people.

Plenty of regular work between now and Crimbo and well into the new year.

Prefer experienced operators but also a good opportunity for somebody starting out to get established.

Good rates of pay.

Based Suffolk/Essex borders

Call me on the above numbers if interested.

Andy

Based in Suffolk we are a small Arb Approved company.

I am looking for both an experienced climber and also groundsman on a sub contract basis. Plenty of regular work between now and year end.

Please PM me, email your details to [email protected] or call on 01787 319200.

Location is Suffolk, nearest big town Sudbury or Bury St Edmunds

I am looking for an operative with at least CS30/31 to work as part of a team. Must have clean driving licence and own transport to work. Any other qualifications are an advantage.

We are a busy company with many varied contracts. There is a good opportunity to progress further within the company or onto a climbing position with good long term career prospects for the right person.

PM me your details if interested please.

Thanks for replies, still looking though.

Bump!

Still looking. Had a few replies, but would like more to be able to make a decision. I really need somebody who has at least 2 years experience and those qualifications mentioned in my first post as a minimum. Additional qualifications or experience will be of mutual benefit.

This is a good opportunity take on a senior role or to progress to that position within my company with good long term career prospects.

I am offering in the region of £100 a day for the right person.

Going Back to the original post I think that you are pretty much spot on from what you described. As a matter of interest what age was he?

We are a small AA approved company based in Suffolk, established for 25 years.

We have a broad client base of established customers and some interesting and varied work.

We are looking for a team leader/climbing arborist who has at least 2 years experience and is qualified to a minimum of CS 30/31 and 38/39 and holds a full UK driving licence preferably with B+E or C1+E. A formal qualification in arboriculture and CS40 and 41 will be an advantage.

The ideal candidates should be self motivated, hard-working and be able to work as part of a team to deliver arboricultural works to high standards. Excellent career opportunities to progress within the company to a high level exist for the right candidate.

In return we would offer successful candidates a competitive salary, based on qualifications and experience, 20 days annual leave + public holidays. All PPE, equipment and uniform is provided.

Please PM your CV or email to [email protected] in the first instance.

That is what I thought and I must admit I was a bit apprehensive when the final cut was being made as it was seeming pretty solid until we got round the back end and then the soft stuff began.......pretty much mirrors the Picus.

I think just an old association, The base of the tree has had hypericum growing around it 4/5m for years so it was only by chance the bracket was seen this year. Not much reaction growth on the buttress roots either.

Stuart

Thanks Andy, appreciated.

 

Do you know if the species of Ganoderma was identified?

 

 

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Ganoderma applanatum although it was only relatively small and quite an old bracket very low down. To look at it you would not have thought the decay quite so bad. There were however 2 smaller new fresh brackets developing in between 2 of the buttresses. The Resistograph confirmed the extent of the decay. Shame really as we have taken down too many big beech trees over recent years, mostly because of Merrip though.

Ganoderma David. Picus test confirmed wood structure was pretty degraded. I'll see if I can get Andy to scan the picus image and post

Here you go.

Just tried to use the search facility and got this V bulletin message

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Ditto above - I use Mozilla. Click on 'unread posts' and get as shown below.

Same here now, cant read the unread posts, getting the same msg.

I've just been talking to a very large company that uses aspen fuel for there saws and heard some very concerning reports!

 

It's been causing problems with most of there saws unless they are brand new!

 

And most of there guys have been getting headaches and dizzy from the Aspen fumes! Surely that's not good for you???

 

They have now stopped using it!!!

We stopped using Aspen for a number of reasons as follows.

One was that one of my workers complained it gave him headaches, only 1 out of 8 at the time but using normal 2 stroke mix no one had any issues.

I also had more minor running issues with the saws and they did not seem to perform as well.

Price is a big issue.

Also the disposal of the cans. I have to question the environmental impact/footprint of manufacturing thousands of cans, their distribution and then their disposal.

Thanks for the reply Gardenkit, I was told this by my local dealer so will pass back your info.

Since last posting on this thread I have been doing my own reasearch into the disposal of the plastic cans. I cannot find anyone who will re-cycle them for nothing. I have been quoted £30 for a small car boot full or car derived van. Or I can dispose of a ton of them for £96 but that is the minimum charge.

I am really not sure about burning them, I somehow think that if I was to do that the Environment Agency would have something to say.

So for me the disposal of or what to do with the cans when empty remain one issue.

Another issue that has come to light is that I am informed that if you use this in a Stihl product it will void the warranty.

Hi,

Please PM me with your contact details.

Andy

I should really shut up now, Andy, and wait for AAoil to reply, but I have to say, I think thats a very noble challenge.

Agreed:thumbup:.

Look forward to the reply as well!

Thanks for the reply Gardenkit. I will look into plastic can recycling in our area to see if they will take them.

Can the cans not be re-used, the packaging/manufacture no doubt adds to the cost?

Also the manufacture of 1000's of plastic cans must have a fair environmental impact, even if recyclable?

A question for Aspen.

Is there a recommended way of disposing of the 5ltr plastic containers once you have used the fuel in them?

The amount of fuel we use we would have around 300/350 cans to dispose of every year. A lot of plastic cans..........

You say they are recyclable on your website, how are they recyclable and is there a cost to recycle them?

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