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  1. I agree with Jon that it is a complex issue, but this is classic blame the tree first.  I am not an engineer but land slipping down the slope is far more likely to be the cause of the subsidence IMO. 

    Have they provided crack monitoring and root id from underneath the conservatory? 

     

    I would be surprised if the tree has caused the subsidence and very surprised if removing it would cause heave. Plus it is an ash tree that is quite likely to die from ADB in the next few years so you are probably going to have to remove it and cope with any ground movement.

     

    There is no cost effective method of preventing any potential heave and you would just repair the damage, so I would just crack on and remove the tree. Having insurance would be prudent but I don't think there is a benefit of paying for consultants who could tell you if the risk is high or low.    

      

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  2. As Dalton trees says bat conservation trust/arb association run training:

     

    Bats awareness for Arborists (makes you are aware every thing is a potential risk)

     

    Scoping Surveys for Arborists

    (Has nothing to do with endoscopes which confused me)

     

    Secondary Surveys for Bats

    (Allows you to Use an endoscope if you don't believe bats are present)

     

    The traditional route involves hours of volunteering and making friends with bat groups. Although you could also try

    WWW.BATLICENCE.CO.UK

    Welcome to Bats Research & Training. We specialise in delivering high-quality bat...

     

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  3. 6 hours ago, Rob D said:

    Has anyone dug deep into (or is there a thread on here) as to what are some of the best vehicles that can be put down as a commercial but are also practical as a day to day run around. Still seems a little of a grey area. I want a vehicle that I can use for work - still to the school run - and get the tax back as it's classed as a commercial vehicle.

    It is a compromise if you don't want a thirsty 4x4 crewcab pick up. 

    If you can manage with 2 seats there are lots of car derived vans. Fiesta, toyota corolla hybrid.   

    I also believe crew vans are also OK but not 100 percent sure. Caddy or transit connect. 

     

    HMRC have a list:

    WWW.GOV.UK

    VAT registered businesses can use this list to determine if VAT can be reclaimed as input tax on particular makes and models of car derived vans and combi vans.

     

  4. Canopy Tree Services are looking for an additional member/members of staff:
    We are an ARB approved contractor offering high quality tree works throughout the East Midlands, Based in Draycott DE72 3NX.
    Ideally we would like an experienced qualified climber.
    C1 licence and towing licence would be good!
    Be part of our full time team or work Freelance or Part time..
    We are a medium sized company with:
    7.5 ton trucks
    3.5 ton trucks
    Landrover tipper
    12 inch chippers
    6 inch chipper
    Tracked chipper
    Tracked MEWP
    Avant loader
    Loader tractor and trailer..
    Work shop

    Mess room

    We have a varied work domestic/district/parish council stuff, NOT miles boring motorway clearance.

    We have a number of very experienced staff who will enable you to progress further or bounce ideas off..
    Good rates of pay, regular hours 8.00-430, paid overtime, 28 days holidays, regular training, work wear, PPE etc... etc...
    Give me a call for a chat: 0797 032 5361
    Or send me your CV: [email protected]
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  5. Can anyone point me in the right direction for information regarding recommended tree pit sizes. 

    I have a site planted with 250 whitebeam in the early 1990's, many of the trees are now obviously past their best, many having been topped in the past, they were also apparently planted in precast concrete cylinders.  
     
    The site is being redeveloped and I want to convince them not to specify crappy sorbus, but will need to ensure the tree pits are suitable. Currently they are talking about retaining some of the compromised trees but I think it might be better to replace with better trees.

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  6. Our crane operator has retired which is a shame as he was very good value and knew what he was doing.

    Looking for recommendations for decent companies that cover the East Midlands. 

     

    I guess grapple saws are taking much of the work that was done once with a crane and climber which makes sense. We have used Wallace Timber Services in the past on a multiple day job and they were great, but they are miles away. which obviously adds to the cost especially if it is just a day or two job.

     

    Are there any competent midlands based companies that have decent grapple saw set ups to deal with 20m trees. Or are they all still down south?

  7. 7 minutes ago, GarethM said:

    That is pretty much a definition of a nanny state, we the government can't trust you to behave by our rules so we make it mandatory for everyone!.

     

    You'll probably be wanting as a temporary ..

    No it's not.. 

    And yes I would definitely like to keep drunk drivers off the road..

     

  8. 3 hours ago, GarethM said:

    What a nanny state world you wish to inhabit.

     

    Next you'll be saying nobody should have a driver's license as technology can do it for you, next it'll be only no cars.

     

    Other than traffic volume, nothing has changed since our childhoods.

    Not a nanny state. Happy for people to put their own life at risk in as many interesting ways as they like. What I am not keen on is knob heads putting my life in danger as they speed.

     

    Also have 4 teenage children and would rather they weren't in cars driven by speeding numpties. There are 2 trees within 1 mile of my house bedecked with football scarves and shirts where boys have been speeding and killed themselves and passengers in one case.

     

    Last Halloween we were at a party in the village when some idiot youths did a hit and run killing a chap walking home from the pub. Our host a nurse spent an hour giving cpr. 

     

    And if cars could drive themselves and were safer why would I drive?

  9. I think 20 is plenty..  I wish is was that in my village.  I think all new cars should be restricted to the speed limit.  My sat nav knows how fast I am going and the speed limit. Speeding is apparently a contributory factor in around 30% of fatalities.  Technology is great. Also like beeping when you're reversing. It makes life way easier and you can back right up to stuff..

  10. I am playing  devils advocate here, but no one has mentioned that aerial rescue practice is dangerous.. I am sure there has been at least one death durring training and that was with a professional trainer on site.

     

    Is it possible that there would actually be more accidents after all this training?

    How do you justify it under the WAH hierarchy of risk..? 

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  11. Canopy Tree Services are looking for an additional member/members of staff: 
    We are an ARB approved contractor offering high quality tree works throughout the East Midlands, Based in Draycott DE72 3NX. 
    Ideally we would like an experienced qualified climber.
    C1 licence and towing licence would be good!
    Be part of our full time team or work Freelance or Part time..
    We are a medium sized company with:
    7.5 ton trucks
    3.5 ton trucks
    Landrover tipper
    12 inch chippers
    6 inch chipper
    Tracked chipper
    Avant loader
    Loader tractor and trailer..
    Work shop
    Mess room
    We have a varied work domestic/district/parish council stuff, NOT miles boring motorway clearance. 
    We have a number of very experienced staff who will enable you to progress further or bounce ideas off..  
    Good rates of pay, regular hours 8.00-430, paid overtime, 28 days holidays, regular training, work wear, PPE etc... etc...
    Give me a call for a chat: 0797 032 5361
    Or send me your CV: [email protected]

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  12. It was many, many years ago.. But I rocked up in Christchurch with my tickets but less than a years experience. I got a job with a small firm (treetech was only 3 guys then) but left pretty quickly as they wanted someone who knew what they were doing. I got another job the next day with city care and had a great 6 months working for them. I still regret returning to the UK.

  13. 27 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

    As mark said. Why would you think that?

    Maybe I am synical but it reads like something an Internet marketing company would write to push traffic to a Web site. It is from a new user.  I would be amazed if it was cheaper to ship goods from the UK to the states and I am not sure I have ever seen a generic "discount code" for any arb supplier.

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