John Hancock
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My son Josh, and Paddy the Arb' dog this morning....
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CODIT, Branch Attachments and the like.
John Hancock replied to Amelanchier's topic in Picture Forum
Cross section of Sycamore showing internal crack and the formation of 'dog-ears', and only a few annual rings binding it together. -
Hmm..I’m local authority and I’ve never yet met a knowledgeable tree warden, so it'll make a refreshing change! If you’re already an arborist have you thought of the possible conflict of interests? A good way to get your foot in the door of the L/A is to get yourself a planning qualification through home study/distance learning, you’ll be at an advantage then.
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Think of it a long-term an investment in your future career. Employers are well aware of the cost of CS units and will be well impressed you you've put yourself through them! I took a lad on two years ago who put himself through the climbing and he's proved himself time and time again. Plus... If you pay for your CS units yourself your going to be well motivated to pass !
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That was a good call ! I went to have a look at an Ash that blew over last week, it had the most wonderful Ganoderma fruit body at the base. (its now a pen holder on my desk) It was in a private garden and the chap expected the council to clear it up for free!
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That seems one hell of alot of money to me! When I did it (it was a good few years ago) It cost approx £500.
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Errrr...no, not me. I'd still be sat in the cab enjoying my tea :wave:
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Elm Tree Removal in 252 seconds ! [ame] [/ame]
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If the tree is safe and the owner enjoys it, who am I to judge? Looks good to me….so does the semi-naked girl in the window…(top left)
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Hi Jay, I wasn't sure if I should have posted the vid...but if it made a few people think it was well worth it! :icon14:
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Yep, happened to me too! Thank god I'm local authority...rang-up, got a new pair!
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me too....thanks xxx
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Mate, dont get me started on this one! PM me for details....!
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He didn't
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Not tree work....but Jesus!! [ame] [/ame]
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We need the funny looking fella with the 'hair' on here....Where are you David?? I tell you what would be very interesting...Air-spade a Beech root system after one has been felled. I wonder if it would be poss' to lift most of the root system, invert it and then study the decay....?
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That would be great if you could. I’ve taken 5 Beech down in one cemetery alone in Worcester, I expect its just a matter of time until the others go the way of the chainsaw. If I had a Beech without a target beneath and it had Meripilius it would be interesting to study the decay in the root system over a period of time. I know we’re all told to fell as soon as fruiting bodies emerge but it would be nice to see for myself…
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Just a thought....In all my years as an arborist I've never seen a beech windthrow that had Maripilus, although I've removed many that were host to the nasty little pathogen! Does anyone know of a Beech tree with Meripilus that has escaped the arborists chainsaw and if so, how many years has it stood. I only ask because some time ago there was a thought that perhaps we were being to hasty in removing them. It would be interesting if there was any evidence to substantiate this......
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It sure looks like it Steve. Did you get your lighter out to see if it melts ?
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Here is an interesting formation, this time on Lime...
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I’m not going to be controversial on this one…To be honest I don’t mind most of the paper-pushing. I’ve been in local authority for 7 years now so I’m used to it, its no good fighting H&S; its there for a reason. The only real thing that effects productivity is the LOLER checks. We pull all the kit out of the van every Friday afternoon and do the checks, log them on paper and later I’ll transfer the data onto excel. It all takes time but I feel we just have to accept it.
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Ganoderma applanatum on Beech. Type of Decay: White rot Place of Decay: Stem base, roots, more rarely high in the stem. Hosts: Broadleaved Trees: Fruit bodies: Perennial,with brackets up to 30cm across with narrow white margin. Upper surface first brown then brown/black, hard and lumpy. Underside is flat and white, with fine pores. When fresh you can draw on it (see pic) Flesh, dark brown, corky, traversed by white mycelial strips. Spore powder is brown. Special Features: applanatum is distinguished from Ganoderma adspersum by its flat underside, its narrow increment margin, and white 'veins' in the brown flesh. Modification of Wood: Wood becomes soft. Consequence: Ductile fracture. Windthrow after fracture.
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Health and Safety.... I can only speak for how things are done here in Worcester. When I put a quotation in for highways work I include a Site Specific Method Statement together with a risk assessment. (Site Specific Risk Assessment to be completed on day of works) I don’t include anything else as the highways are county owned and I’m local authority. (some of the data is shared between authorities) Back here in the office I have my Employer Health & Safety Policy (which all the team have read and signed to say they have understood it) My COSHH assessments, my Accident and Incident report forms (even a Dangerous Occurrence has to be reported in accordance with RIDDOR regulations.) My PPE record sheet (I have signatures from my team when PPE is issued) My PUWER policy, my Violent Incident Report Forms, Near Miss Report Forms, and of course my LOLER inspection sheets. I’m sure I’ve missed something out! H & S, don't you just love it...
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'Because EC regulations limit drivers aged under 21 years to driving vehicles or combinations which weigh no more than 7.5 tonnes MAM, drivers under the age of 21 are not allowed to drive subcategory C1+E vehicles up to 12 tonnes MAM. But 18 year old drivers are allowed to take a test for subcategory C1+E which will allow trailers in excess of 750kgs MAM to be towed. Entitlement is limited to a combination weight of 7.5 tonnes MAM until the driver reaches 21 years, at which time the balance of 12 tonnes MAM entitlement automatically becomes effective'.
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