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I have started using the ignore feature. It's great, I just don't read anything from the people who annoy me.. I get mild satisfaction now when I see: "This message is hidden because "irritatingarb" is on your ignore list." So if I don't reply to a comment you make that might be why.. I also suggested having option so that you could also block people from viewing your posts.. If it could be done this would cut down on the trolls as they just wouldn't see the posts.. .

We are always on the look out for good people...

We did once, about 10 years ago wrapped around the flywheel and caused over a grands damage as I recall.. Never again... We have a Vermeer 230xl, which is a bit smaller then the 1000xl. We have had it a couple of years now. It's been good, although it has just started leaking hydraulic fluid..

This was an interesting job.... I am amazed the trees thrived with such limited soil/root space... Not surprised they blew over...

Does forgetting to remove the pot count....

I have a couple of guys I would like to put on apprenticeships. I did it a few years back with a local company and we had to pay. I hear lots about government funding for apprentices has anyone any advice as to how I can tap into it...

I had a similar situation, Silver birch in conservation area with TPO, nothing amazing only 30-35 years old, but very close to the house. It will become more and more of an issue in the future. There is space to plant another tree a 4 or 5 meters further from the house that would be less of an issue. I suggested felling and replanting but they wouldn't go for that. I also tried the can we plant one and remove the problem tree in 5 years once the new one is established and their answer was we would have to reapply to fell in 5 years. The client did not want to be stuck with 2 protected trees in his front garden so we just cut it away from the building... I feel TO's are often way to protectionist, and don't think long term..

Coincidently I have seen a TP175 today behind a Landy.. Trouble is with demos's is they don't show up the issues that occur a year or two down the line... I don't know but have a feeling these light weight models have to compromise something..

While looking at first aid courses found a buyers guide in Pro arb. http://flickread.com/edition/PensordFreeLibrary/568f80343b9f6/ Looks to me like it is between the GM150 or TW230. How are these machines lasting. Orange plant txt today with 2014 machines with 300 hrs... That's nothing for a big chipper but are these light weight machines worn out by then?

I know this has be discussed over and over, but there have been allot of changes in chippers in the last few years.. How are recent sub 750 models holding out which are the best.. I am not interested in "the get a trailer licence" argument or anything over 750kg.. I have never really used little chippers. I have two 10 inch chippers and a small 7 inch... But I am contemplating a sub 750kg so freelancers or new staff can tow. This is my list of what is out there... Greenmech Arborist 150- 26hp or 34hp Kubota diesel engine Greenmech Quadchip 160 – 34hp diesel Timberwolf TW230DHB 35hp Kubota 4 cylinder engine Timberwold 240 34HP Kubota 3-cylinder What happened to them? Vermeer BC160XL 19.4 kW (26 hp) Kohler diesel engine Jenson 530L 34HP Kubota Raptor 750 38hp diesel engine TP- 130 Mobile 24hp Schliesing 175 MX Kubota engine 15.4 kW (21 hp) Don’t do one: Bandit Forst Landforce Tunnissen

I have not read this thread so not sure if it has been mentioned.. At present there is a option to hide messages from certain users, which is fine, I have to started using it as a number of users comments never appear useful and wind me up, so I would rather not see them.. Could we also add an option to restrict users from seeing posts that we create? There are users who in my opinion derail threads and don't have make useful contributions.. If as a poster you could choose for them not to see your posts, threads might be less likely to be derailed and it might make people less likely to constantly be negative as they'd just see a thread...?

The way you state your opinion is very often abrupt and as if it is fact. It's not you are often wrong.. IMO.. It's a discussion, I don't think people were being tactful, some maybe think it is way out, some a little bit, others fine. I post to get views of others so I can help make future decisions..

It doesn't have to get personal... It is a discussion, state your opinion, which others might agree with or not and you might not even be right.. I have been filling in TPO applications for 15 years, they have changed a little in that time, I no longer use percentages but to be honest the work has remained pretty much the same. BS3998 states that the "Specifications which state what will remain are normally used to enable verification, but to assist implementation, may also be translated into what is to be removed(e.g. length of Branch) IMO, height estimates are always that, an estimate.. and will vary wildly. (I once worked as a science officer on a rainforest project and compared estimates of the same trees by different people or at different times and found that there was NO statistical relationship, ie the estimates were worthless..) Therefore stating the amount to be removed is easier for a contractor to understand. This can't however be a single number as we need to cut back to grown points. Hence the 1-2m..

In the old days the TO would know you and it all seemed much simpler... Just venting really...

To be honest I do normally put in more detail, but the fact that this is basically a street tree and since January we have reduced 160 odd limes of approximately the same age in the same area for the council, I thought they might figure we know what we are doing. Although we won't be reducing to that spec as it's butchery...... I guess I should not assume anything.. This was the councils reply... In terms of the description of development, you have stated ‘reduce 1-2m’. Would I be correct in assuming that this refers to a reduction in the crown spread as opposed to the height? Also, please confirm the specific reduction (i.e. either 1m or 2m). Additionally, in terms of the reason for the works, is this simply to provide clearance from the building? (I presume this is the case based on your description but it is not clear). Or are there other reasons for the works? Please provide an amended application form complete with the above information.

In your opinions is this specification adequate/does it make sense. As part of a planning portal application.. Lime T1 - Reduce 1-2m, Lift to 5.2m, clear from building.

I think it was a 10 week course in 2001 when I did it and that included spraying and First Aid at work.. It was very good value for money as I recall and although you might come out with very limited experience, you do have all the bits of paper which as an employer are great to see.

Secondary School Science Teacher.. I'd rather clean drains...

And driving down prices for those who have to pay their staff.. PS. I am not knocking your enterprise but maybe you could charge more.. Wages are by far the biggest expense, for the rest of us..

I am not sure about the "ARB Approved" bit. It looks like the A. R. B. should mean something as opposed to just being short for Arboriculture. Before we were Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors - where as now the logo does not say who we are approved by. We are therefore just - Arboriculture Approved Contractors ...?

I had an email with the three different logos for use by members, contractors and consultants but can't find it. This is the new contractors shield, which is possibly better then the old tree (included) IMO.

I think you can claim back 4 years if you sill have the equipment. You pay or reclaim the difference between what you collect and what you spend quarterley

We were on the flat rate scheme for a number of years. Worked well. Dead simple. You don't have to save any reciepts on little purchases. Having had to move to the full rate there is more paperwork, but last year i worked out that after claiming on purchaces we ended up paying about 10 percent. So financially we are pretty similar.. So i rekon my rates should only be 10 percent higher then if not registered.

Thanks for the input. The fella went all quiet when we asked about VAT invoices etc and along with the not so positive advice, we have decided to sick with the stuff at the pumps...

True, but it is very simple to calculate... and if you are getting 90% of the work you quote for it might make you rethink your pricing. Assuming you have enough work that is...