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I'm not sure a single word can be ambiguous? Lacking in detail-yes, no one was giving a specification though. "remodeling of crown architecture" - now that could be considered ambiguous.

Btggaz, how does the original convoluted term give more information than the single word?

Touche! The crux is I knew what you were trying to say even though you used the incorrect word. My point proved completely. This wasn't supposed to be an attack on you Tony just my thoughts why Jonny posted what he did. p.s. as you have now put a space between A and typical it means the opposite as we both assumed earlier.

Tony, I think what Jonny is getting at is the language you used. We are all aware of your passion and understanding of fungi, but your posts sometimes use words and phrases that are over complicated if you are trying to educate. The average reading age of adults is 12 to 14 years, if you are trying to get a point across and it is not understood you have wasted your time. To lower the reading age try: Atypical form = common/classic form most highly fluid active cambium channels = active/healthy cambium remodeling of crown architecture = pruning Be confident in easily understood paragraphs, you do not have to prove your depth of knowledge to pass on information in reality it will confuse. Remember your audience- this is not UKTC. However Jonnys response went the other way and came across as antagonistic. Don't you just love the use of our language.

Steve, there are some long sentences in there. Split the text up into paragraphs or separate conditions. You want the developer to be able to digest the material and act on it, when they are probably not that interested in the first place!

Like starlings down here. Spreading out every year from the hotspots of a few years ago.

Google "Helios" Try this link: http://www.gohelios.co.uk/nps/nps.aspx

The ISA Cert Arb is not a course. A study book can be purchased which covers most of the content of the exam but the UK specific stuff is not covered (TPO's etc etc) When I did mine the questions about tree protection were the most indepth as I think they were written by Dave Dowson. The exam is multi guess and there is plenty of time to complete it. You do need 3 years experience in the industry to apply.

Anyone doing the PTI on the 9th to the 11th of March?

Trouble is there was a knock on effect from the jubilee clip rubbing on the gate of the karabiner making it razor sharp. And that karabiner was presented at the next inspection after it being failed when I first saw it.

IMO this is the exact reason why a LOLER inspection is needed. The corrosion may not have been obvious but too many people use obsolete poor condition kit.(I'm not saying that this is the case here). How many people do a detailed inspection themselves? You would not believe the stuff I have failed- including a side strop made with a jubilee clip instead of a knot!!!

I'll come to you if you have enough kit, should be doing an inspection in Swansea in a few weeks, and can tie it in with you. (On a Saturday mid morning) PM me or ring 07974 303558 if you're interested