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Any advice on the strength of the union particularly on the left branch which has substantial weight leaning towards two houses. I'd appreciate 2 opinions on what would happen if left alone and what to do to reduce potential splitting (cabling, bracing, branch reduction, etc..). Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Concave much better with far less stress on your machine. Only use decent blades on conclaves as otherwise always resharpening. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

It's a new thing with Husqy trousers! They've made quad dimensions smaller on all sizes! Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Every pair I've tried are rubbish. Cheap builders gloves thin and touch sensitive are best groundy gloves. Don't buy leather. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I love ball locks but keep them well maintained with dry lubricant and clean. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

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No the tree that is wind blown is the one with the fungi but the one next door is coming down too guys. Nice easy job though as plenty of space. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

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I have a large log of cultivar apple with mistletoe on it. It's lasted 1 year so far. I'm sure it will propagate from cuttings. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Nice work and most rewarding Peter. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

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Can anyone Id this please?

There is bark beetle evidence on deadwood but nit sure on cause and effect.

Hi There, Currently coming across lots of medium to mature aged sycamores with damage to the bark and cambium thus killing limbs and in more severe cases the whole tree. The tree that concerns me is mature with the cambium stripping away 5M up the main trunk and about 1/3rd of the circumference of the cambium. There is clear evidence of (what I presume to be) larvae damage on the deadwood falling with clear lines of feeding indicative of beetle damage. There is a lack of entrance or exit holes on this particular tree and I'm a little stumped as to a) what species is causing it and b) the extent of the damage that this species may cause. Any ideas on the pest or how I may find out more scientifically? Regards Richard TREE CANOPY CLIMB

I climbed in the rainforests of Borneo for 2 years and Amazonas for 1. SRT is great on those long 50+ metre ascents and much more energy efficient than DdRT (Doubled rope technique / Prusiking). However there was always the compromise with the lack of ease at changing from ascent to descent which compromised the system. There's never been a tree for me in the UK where very long ladders and the normal body thrusting (using whatever friction hitch or open / closed system) has not been sufficient. The whole idea of SRT is to minimise effort on long ascents but you've still to get off SRT and onto DdRT. If you're constantly doing long ascents and you're good with either a throwline or The Big Shot AND you find a good mechanical device that ascends AND descends on the same device then ok. Long change overs from ascent to descent compromise safety. I learned the hard way 40 metres up and getting stung by a swarm of aggresive tropical bees. Nothing like a long rope and a prussik in a panic situation to get you terra firma. Long extension ladders and DdRT everytime for me in the UK. Sorry if I seem like a shiny new toy party pooper!

Hi There I've just received an e-mail from a good client in the South Yorkshire area. Her large sycamore (mature) has just come into leaf and only on a few branches. She is very concerned as she loves the tree. Has anyone else come across this. The tree has been pruned last year but only a few branches <15cm diameter. A few trees have been removed within the near vaccinity so would increased wind exposure cause this? But other sycamores close have NOT been affected by late / little leafing. Any help would be great. Does anyone know of this happening with sycamores in the area or nationally? Kind Regards Rich

Hi Guys Pretty sure I know the species but want confirmation from the forum. I'll not put my obvious answer as not to sway the vote. Found at the base of Quercus robur, english / pedunculate oak with tree trunk approx. 22 inch diameter at base height (dbh). Fruited 6-weeks ago and then decomposed to a cheesy mass 1-week ago. Cheers Rich

Can anyone give me an ID from these pics I was sent through e-mail. Much appreciated.

Hell's teeth Rupe; I got charged £17 for a pair. Fair old saving there then. Do they sell new blades 35/150's?

don't pollard is the answer ... or better still question "why pollard"? Pollarding is an ok practice where it is NEEDED .. i.e. roadside. The wounds will be to big and too many for our little beetle friend to do his worst.

steer clear .... Personal Track Safety Card required just to walk track then there's your COSS and look out. line closures still require authorised track personell as authorised by NET Rail. Leave it to the railway tree spiking butchers.

I know this is symantics but are we talking crown "reduction" here or crown "thinning"? Reduction cuts reduce height of branch architecture whereas thinning reduces canopy density. Sorry not being an arse here just working it out. If it is a "thinning" then bravo .. the art of thinning is reducting by 15-20% without anyone realising you've been up there.

I was of the understanding that you needed to sawmill timbers on felling or soon after to avoid warp .. at least my carpenter friend tells me. Woodmizer that's the way forward ... a nice portable one