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That where I got the sign from page 72.. As had been mentioned stop and go boards are not what I want...

Any one know where I can get these more cheaply. Best I have found is £105 for a fancy fold able one. Would rather something more solid! Stop Works Lollipop Sign 450mm dia, 1500mm pole : Safety Signs - Security Safety Products

Some people like to haggle, I generally don't, but if you think they're the type stick a few extra quid on so you can take it off. They think they have got a bargain your happy with the price everyone is a winner..

3 places I have tried. Arbtalk, Earborist, Arbjobs But never been flooded with calls from qualified experienced people. Lots of trainees/wannabes. A firm local to me just approaches other firms climbers and offers them jobs Luckily my guys have yet to take him up.. yet...

Didn't Chris Gill and Johny Walker downsize? The biggest downside is getting drivers, the 12 weekly checks are a pain, but keeps it in good order so come MOT time (which is strict...) your less likely to get any surprises.

We are "reducing" a couple of 100 street trees for our local council. Pretty standard stuff, some fairly busy roads. What to people think is the most efficient way to go about it. Currently sending a team of 4. 2 climbers, 2 groundies both climbers are generally going up the same tree, keeping the work site small and moving frequently. Chipper under tree, clear up move on. One of my climbers thinks we would be better off doing it at night. Personally I don't think it makes sense.. In New Zealand we used to have a team of climbers with groundies who would stack the brash at the base of the tree and a chipping team following after. I don't think we have the space to do this. What have others found to be the most efficient.. Does it make more sense to have one team plugging their way though it or send 3 teams out together to smash it?

We have 4 tipper trucks, Landrover 130, 6 ton Iveco, 3.5 ton Iveco, 3.5 ton Isuzu. If I had to have one it would NOT be the landrover! Great when you need it, but expensive (the oldest but most costly to buy vehicle in our fleet) uncomfortable (we all went to the same job last week, there was a scramble not to be in the landrover) and way to small! We've had two transits in the past and they were also fine. If you need 4wd and can afford a LR there isn't much else, if you can operate without it most of the 3.5 ton tipper trucks are much cheaper and do a better job. If you occasionally need 4wd just get a 2wd tipper and standard cheap 4x4 (not LR)as most times if your off road you get away with chipping onsite anyhow.. It would probably cost less then a decent 130 and be much more versatile. I am a LR fan my first car was a series 3, but just don't think they make sense unless they are needed.

We carry two first aid kits in each vehicle. 1 is the standard green jobbie for 10 men, the other in a pelican case has more in it but is cable tied together and only used in an emergency. Makes sure we always have a complete box!

Makes a change from the old ones which leak out of the drain plug..

Are you sure it hasn't been downplated? Even that is not straight forward!

I know in the past 10 years running a tree business i have never paid myself 35k.. and we are running 8 guys full time at the moment.

One issue when looking for staff is that many experienced guys with the abilities your looking for just set up on their own. The mass of small companies competing for work then depress the market.. but that is another issue. I was supprised at the low number of applicants when we were looking earlier in the year. Also supprised when i saw what you were offering. Made me consider going employed.. Another firm to us are regularilly trying to poach my lads. Considering all the talk of colleges turning out loads of climbers i have ended up training up 2 guys over the last two years and of the frequent calls i get most have no experience.

Here you go: 2014 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 2.2 TDCI GREY CAGED TIPPER DROPSIDE 4x4 | eBay

Compare it with others, it doesn't look that bad. from:,UK average salary is £26,500 but figures reveal huge pay gap between rich and poor - official earnings list - Mirror Online Cabbies £16,416 (+4.6%) Customer service £16,525 (+9.5%) Undertakers £16,526 (0%) Packers £16,820 (-0.4%) Tele sales £17,362 (-1.1%) Chefs £17,391 (+0.3%) Gardeners £17,595 (-1.3%) Street cleaners £17,616 (-3.8%) Butchers £17,681 (+1.2%) Hospital porters £17,748 (+5.8%) Farm workers £17,925 (+4.9) Traffic wardens £18,065 (-4.2%) Travel agents £18,344 (+10.7%) Van drivers £18,744 (+2.9%) Tyre & exhaust fitters £18,888 (-4.2%) Bank clerks £19,908 (+9.3%) Youth & Community workers £20,240 (+2.6%) Civil servants £20,330 +1.2% Council administrators £20,351 (+2.9%) Vicars £20,568 (-3.6%) Security guards £20,841 (+2.2%) Plasterers £21,155 (+0.1%) Lab technicians £21,168 (+0.2%) Fork lift drivers £21,444 (+0.3%) Musicians £21,492 (+6.8%) Roofers £21,921 (-1.5%) Bricklayers £22,476 (-7.0%) Painters £22,700 (+1.9%) Ambulance staff £22,854 (+5.6%) Housing officers £23,001 (-0.6%) Bus & coach drivers £23,095 (+3.0%) Posties & messengers £23,178 (+17.5%) Librarians £23,940 (-0.3%) Carpenters £24,029 (+1.4%) Photographers £24,242 (-4.8%) Farmers £24,520 (+5.5%) Estate agents £24,783 (-8.2%

If I had £30K to spend on a works vehicle I wouldn't put it all into a LR... With that decent budget you could easily afford several vehicles (including a LR). Any vehicle will be a compromise of some sort, the Mog/4x4 iveco route have numerous advantages if you need the 4x4. Their main drawback in my mind is cost, but the OP has a fair chunk of change.. If you don't always require 4x4 then a standard tipper is way better than a LR 9 times out of 10. If you want an expensive 4x4 then thats different... I want the most efficient vehicles for my business.

What is this new truck for? For that sort of cash you could have a landrover for the few days off road and a proper truck for every other day. If you need a 4wd every day then for that cash surely a mog or 4x4 iveco would be a better option.. Don't get me wrong I love our 130 tipper, but it is only used when we need 4x4, or all our other trucks are in use.. I would not want it for my main vehicle, way to small.

Looking for a seven seater with room for a dog in the back is the biggest issue. We have a Mazda Bongo. It has been a great motor, we brought it straight off the boat from japan. It was in amazing condition. Four and half years later and I have had no major issues to date. I think apart from servicing all we've done is changed the tyres and the exhaust. Not bad for a car that is nearly 20 years old. Driven to France 4 or 5 times, several with a trailer with bikes and kayaks. Used by the misses as the family run about. It is nice to drive and even 4wd. No mud plugger but helps you off wet campsites. It is however thirsty! When it finally dies I reckon I will replace with a Caddy maxi. 7 seats and a decent boot, plus decent MPG... I have the van now and rate that..

We may have an old 222 manual and even some blades, I will have a look. OUr chipper was pinched several years ago..

Or actually your really a very small person.....

Having purchased and used on a site today I wouldn't bother again. It's not accurate enough, misses trees, adds extra trees. It might work OK for nicely spaced street trees but no good for clusters. Seeing as you can't just download a spreadsheet with the data it's not much help.. Having a high definition aerial map is good, so how/what do I need to get that on my tablet plotting with the GPS and allowing me to mark the trees?

It has been discussed on here before many times, some one mentioned a statutory demand and I have used this threat successfully a couple of time now. Prompt Payment Code https://www.gov.uk/statutory-demands/overview

Has anyone used the National Tree Map for Surveys? Looks really useful, and not overly expensive? I was quoted about £20 for a 500x400m area plus another £20 for the satellite imagery. What software do you use? Is there free/affordable versions a luddite can work? Is there a simple way of getting the data onto an excel spreadsheet so you can add to it? http://www.emapsite.com/downloads/product_guides/NTM-Specification.pdf'>http://www.emapsite.com/downloads/product_guides/NTM-Specification.pdf Can be purchased from: https://www.blueskymapshop.com http://www.emapsite.com

I don't think it is fair to charge your employee, things get broke accidents happen in this game. If they keep happening then perhaps look for a different employee. However, is it legal/fair for me to fine my lads for repeatedly not doing simple things I ask of them? Hi-vis for example. I supply them, but regularly turn up on site and find they aren't wearing them.. Eye protection, not using a banksman when reversing.. Not filling out the SSRA etc..etc.. My gut feeling is that it would cause bad feeling. I have thought about having a bonus that is lost, however feel that it is wrong to get a bonus for doing things that should be done anyway?

I have three pairs looking like this, that need some attention and would be interested in a price? We have many more pairs in the company that I'd have done if the price/repair is right!

It depends on the type of work you do.. For £30K you could get a decent 10 inch chipper! Or a landrover and a 6 inch.. I would rather have a big chipper and hire in a tracked machine when needed. I have hired in a tracked machine a few times in the last few years, and each time it reminds me I hate chipping with 6 inch machines. If you have a 4x4 there are quite a few of those chip on site jobs you can also get to.