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Who is responsible for putting up the notices? I have done hundreds and never been asked to put up a notice. I had a laminated sheet sent to me today and was told to display in a prominent position at the site.. This particular site is miles away but even if it was local the last thing i need is extra faff for TPO'd trees.. When I informed the TO they have said it is normal practice for the contractor to erect the signs.. So is it?

We recently got the job of clearing up a site travellers had moved onto for a couple of weeks. 16 loads of mixed waste in an 8 wheel grab lorry plus we chipped 10 loads of tree waste. All paid for by the local tax payers... The amount of work they got was pretty remarkable...

Having watched your video's I going to keep sending them to you to do...

Any one know what these are called? I have found hex pin or torx pin? but not a "tri pin?"

Our 6.5 ton iveco has been a great truck not comparable to the 3.5 tonners. I am looking at putting the young lads though the C1+E training as it is way more suited to tree work then the 3.5 tonners. We made an offer on a 6 ton 4x4 canter that looked like a nice truck, but alas someone else brought it..

You can't have a threat about the 101 without mentioning Judge dredd

IMO yes. But in my experience No. Slightly different, but I had a case where we felled some trees that were TPO'd. The AIA had gone into to the council as part of a planning app recommending that the trees were dangerous and needed to be felled. The councils TO agreed with the findings in the AIA. The consultant told me it was OK to fell the trees, the client told me it was OK and I saw the report from the TO saying they agreed they were dangerous and should come out. Planning permission was refused for other then tree reasons.. I should have checked.... but didn't get round to it, had seen the TO's report so assumed everything was in order... It wasn't and the job was stopped we were read our rights and they spent many a week threatening prosecution etc.. The consultant viewed his report as a notice to fell under dead dying and dangerous, (it did say the trees were dangerous and should be felled) the council did not think we had followed procedures, (which we hadn't).... I can see both sides of the argument but the stress caused the contractor (me) and the client was considerable... Plus the cost of the delayed works etc... Just send in another 211 notice is my advice..

We hired a finger bar cutter on a tractor once.. We have never done again... It might work on neat hedges with perfect access but didn't work for us..

We have an older one with a wide cab and big box and tail lift on the back. If you were off the legal highway you could fill it with chip and it would still happily pull our 2.2 ton chipper.. Turning circle is amazing.. A much better 3.5 tonner then the Iveco's and Transits IMO. Picture is of it after we had it wrapped but before the sign writing..

Lead by example.. You are paid to do your job do it to the best of your ability and hopefully shame the lazy into working.. Chances are the boss will know the score. If it continues after a few months then tell the boss... Unless you are working for me and then tell me right away... (I don't think you are though...)

I have a client with a mature copper beech, it has not done well this year and has a thin crown and dieback throughout. There have been no changes to the ground conditions which consist of a gravel drive lawn area. The TO has recommended mycorrhizal inoculation. Having only ever read about it wondering if anyone had had any success. If so can you make some recommendations.. The client wants to do the best for the tree but do not want to break the bank..

2 abreast is allowed in the highway code and is MUCH safer... UK Road Cycling Laws and Rules Explained: Cycling Two Abreast

Work load is continuing to increase.. Looking to recruit climber, but also would be interested in someone wanting to get into the consultancy side as potential work could include undertaking tree condition and 5837 surveys. I am only interested in people with at least basic tickets I am afraid..

That is what I thought, but hoped that if you had BE and C1 you would get C1E 107.. At the moment I end up putting guys though the trailer test which is BE, the next step is C1 but that won't be much use as they will be able to drive the bigger truck but not tow the chipper..? It might make sense to skip the BE and just do the C1E..?

I thought this was the case, but could not find it written anyplace.. I was hoping you might get the 107 clause so be limited to 8250 as that is acceptable.. I have seen the C1 for £1150 including theory and medical. It is also only a 2 day course.. When you are paying employees to do training costs soon spiral if they are out of work for any length of time..

If you have a B1 plus E (3.5 ton tow 3.5) and then do a C1 (7.5) do you get C1 (7.5)+E or the C1 E with 107(max MAM 8.25)? or are you restricted to a 750kg trailer if driving a truck over 3.5tons unless you do a C1+E test? I have tried looking though other threads but they are full of other discussion and did not find an answer..

This would make a great truck for general arb duties IMO. Shame you would need a HGV licence to be able to tow a proper chipper.. Mitsubishi Canter 4 Wheel Drive Tipper | eBay

Got this back from Forest Research, thought I would post in case others require this type of service.. Forest Research’s Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service only deal with the diagnosis of tree pests and diseases and not suspected poisoning of plants. I recommend you contact RPS on 01462 480400 based in Hertfordshire for your sample analysis. They will be able to provide details regarding samples and cost.

Fell should be the first option...

My concern would be that once out of your control someone would stick petrol in it as people in my experience people are pretty stupid... I bet I am not the only person to have witnessed guys fuelling saws saws with a lit fag..

Doesn't the battery have potential to act as an ignition source? I would want the contacts covered up at very least.. Not sure I would sell one or let staff use them, anyone filling with petrol one spark and bang.. One big law suit..

I have a client whose leylandii hedge has suddenly died. They believe that their neighbour Network Rail has inadvertently killed it while spraying. Are there any companies people have used that can analyse the dead hedge and confirm the presence or absence of herbicides? Cheers,

How much do you want? I have a couple of 100 tons of arb waste..

I have seen 2 in the last month, notified the FC. Onset seems pretty rapid..