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Sorry I thought it was a discussion form. I didn't realise it was Arbechochamber Like watching 25 minutes of reg talking about lone working... I commented because lots of folk are agreeing, saying it's fine to lone work and the thread was giving the impression that this is acceptable behaviour. I admit I skipped through video but from what I saw would NOT have been happy sending an employee to do the work shown without someone on the ground. The only reason to do it is to reduce costs, that could mean "maximise profit" but someone operating cheaper is going to be able to undercut someone who is unable to do that as they are working to best practice. I am for increasing the rates paid for tree work, this practice is NEVER going to help that. I may have a biased view as I am an employer and therefore don't have the option of sending out guys on there own. Where do you draw the line? "I don't need insurance, that's just me maximising profit..." Reg is also a very accomplished climber, possibly the closest we have to an arb celebrity... many climbers will look to him and follow his lead, some of these climbers will not be so capable and I don't think their working alone should be encouraged.

I am going to state the opposite view (although I didn't watch the whole video), but I can't see how you can realistically think tree work that involves climbing and chainsaws in a commercial situation should be a conducted on your own. From a practical view, the tangled mess you leave at the base of the tree. The clear up must be a nightmare. Not having someone to rescue or even alert rescue services just makes no sense.. I have am not adverse to doing things outside of work on your own, I have been hang gliding, kayaking, scuba diving, hiking, biking, wild swimming etc, and people have not known where I am or when I am expected to return, but that is personal. I agree low risk stuff fine crack on, but it would not be acceptable to employ an individual and expect them to do high risk work without some backup. You may not be employing but you are passing that risk onto your client who may not know better, or just be cheap.. The only reason to do it must be to so you can be cheaper but even that rarely makes sense as surely the clear-up is way worse and the climber is generally the most expensive member of staff so it makes more sense to pay a less skilled person to do the less skilled clearing up...

We had one on demo, chipping a gnarly hawthorn hedge and it performed really well. Although it is not a tank and the tracks come off if you drive it around in the brambles as one of my operatives found out..

We are currently trying to socialise a kitten with our dogs.. Not going great... the lab is terrified of it but the labradoodle wants to eat it... The kitten doesn't seem bothered and will happily play in front of them while the dog is pulling at the lead trying to chase it.. Or sit on the top of the sofa or up the stairs where the dogs aren't allowed, basically taunting them. It doesn't seem to have quite enough of a sense of life preservation for me to be comfortable leaving them unattended..

If you black out the windows remove the seats and seat belts in some non commercials you can get them re-classified on the log book. I can't remember the exact rules but if they do a commercial version I think it is pretty straight forward. As I recall I just sent some photos with the log book. I did it when we switched from a partnership to LTD with our toyota land-cruiser. I deffo do it again if I needed a 4x4 commercial as the standard versions are more common and likely to be in better condition.

Coincidentally I came across a garden full of earth star fungi a few weeks back. I can't ever remember ever seeing them before.. Also associated with a cedar, but only a young one less then 40 years old.. a neighbouring conifer within a few meters had this fungal growth at is base while the cedar was clear. Do you think they are connected?

I cleared up many that have failed.. so it can definitely be a problem...

It happened on Microsoft edge also. I have to admit I am not keen on trying it as after installing some software recommended on here was unable to log on to my pc and wasted 2hrs getting that sorted.. Might not be connected but I am a relative ludite and could have done without it this morning. .

I can no longer look at arbtalk on my pc or laptop. It is ONLY on arbtalk. On chrome or explorer. I have run several maleware prevention programs. Takes over browser and have to reset.

The other option would be the South island New Zealand... They speak English, you can get a Working Holiday Visa.. have similar training requirements to the UK etc.. I did it 15 years ago and still regret returning...

A sunday in the near future.... Dependant on Crane, Tractor, Staff, Mothers day, Easter, etc, etc... looking like the 2nd of April.

Its a very experienced crane operator, and they have been to site.

Appreciate the advice guys, is no one willing to do an easy sunday on the ground...? We are in the middle of the country not that far from anywhere? Good day rate..

Each hedge is 32m long.. It becomes expensive.. But I think my initial view seems to be the view of the majority..

It's my duty of care... When it was me climbing I did not have to worry in the same way... Adam the climber is good and keen to use cranes, he loves big technical takedowns, far more then I ever did as a climber... But you guys who use cranes rave about them so if they are half as good as some of you suggest I will start using them more. This is a pretty straight forward tree we could do without but good to practice on..

I have a job to take out a big dead elm, and we are going to use a crane. I have only used cranes a couple of times and my climber has never used them. He is good and very keen and has been asking me to get a crane in for a while. If possible I would like an experienced person onsite to offer advice and tuition. It will be on a sunday in the near future. If you are interested let me know. [email protected]

In this instance they do "need" the hedge as they are buying the strip of land containing the hedge on the condition that the hedge is moved/replaced like for like... I agree it is a waste of money and a waiting for a smaller hedge to establish is a far better plan but if instant hedging is what is needed for the deal to go though, and they are willing to pay the price I am willing to find the best solution...

Always.. The fell grind and replacement is looking at around the £10K mark. That is quite allot of digger work...

IMO the houses should not have been built so close to the trees, but they have and the garden is basically tree. The issue of the birds is a real one, the small patio area beneath is pretty grim. I think bird spikes could work as if placed on particular horizontal branches the birds would sit elsewhere and have a different target.. But interested in the most suitable attachment method. They could be screwed on.. Would you need TPO approval..? Or cable tied, possible constriction issues?

I have a client who wants to move two 32m long leylandii hedges about 2m. My initial response was to fell and replant, but they need the replanted hedges to be instant... The cost of instant hedging is not cheap so I thought it might be possible to move the current ones and still come in cheaper them the fell and replant.. Has anyone done any thing similar? they basically want to move the hedges closer to the drive..

I have a client with a large TPO'd pine tree that covers their small garden. They have a problem with birds and I thought a few bird spikes might help.. Has anyone installed them? How did you do it? Did it work?

Canopy Tree Services - Arb Association Approved Contractor are looking for a qualified and experienced climber to join our team on a Full-time, Part-time or Freelance basis.. Rates/wages dependant on experience. Based out of Draycott, DE72 3NX. Email: [email protected]

I signed up for the HCC course 10 years ago and it was a waste of money.. It might have changed, it might now be fantastic, but I would look into it.

Not sure why it's upside down..?

Came across this today.. Should it be in the overloaded thread...