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  1. Mesterh
    You must know me too well then.[ATTACH]37739[/ATTACH]
  2. Mesterh
    How come? Topping a leylandii is the same as say topping a syc,ash,oak etc. It produces the same impact ie more light instantly but as you say causes further problems later on, quicker denser growth and weaker growing points. Besides I've seen more leylandii's fail due to topping than I have with hardwoods. I'm not saying heavy reductions/toppings are a wonderful idea but it can be better than felling and replanting. They do require regular 'topping' pruning etc but thats the customers problem and as long as its been explained then I feel its ok. In an ideal world we would all have massive gardens with untouched trees and no jobs:001_tongue:
  3. Mesterh
    Thats what you implied,either thin it or remove it, well thats how it came across to me anyhow.
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    An LDV is basically a transit only cheaper. They have the same engine/gearbox etc, well the oldest ones where different and the very latests ones are different too. That should have you nice and confused:001_smile: What year and price are you looking at. Rupe(a member on here) has a good thread about his LDV.
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    I think your right with some trees in that its pointless to reduce and I do try and persuade a thin a lot of the time rather than a reduction but if it was reduce or fell then I would say a reduction is better most of the time. Otherwise we would loose a lot of large native trees.
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    Looks excellent
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    I wonder how many people wouldn't give a second thought to topping a leylandii but think its wrong to top a tree? We are all hypocrites sometimes when it suits. I should know since I am one!
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    If we are talking working practices then I would guess that HSE will have a big part like someone else already mentioned. If we are talking ecology,environment then I think not much change at all. Most of my work is to keep trees and hedges smaller or to get rid entirely, I dont think that will ever change tbh.
  9. Mesterh
    Well your all going to think this is negative but I heard the same thing 15 years ago when people already in the game before me said the same thing about the environment and how arb would play a big part and now is the time to get involved. I think in the current economic climate it will take a back seat again.
  10. Mesterh
    A good life that would be Tom. I bet you wont get that.
  11. Mesterh
    Good points apart from this bit "Refuse point blank to "top" that 35ft sycamore and call the person a vandal if they get someone else to do it" That doesnt keep the bank manager happy plus its no different than topping a leylandii.
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    I just base my facts on what I see and hear on the domestic scene. Hopefully it wont happen but what people envisage and what happens is another matter.
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    Personally I dont think that the monolith, fracture pruning, leaving deadwood etc will effect our general work at all. I cant see many domestic customers wanting it and only a few commercial sites being interested or having the space where it wouldnt be a H&S issue. I think people will get more interested in what happens to the log and brash as I have already had a few customers asking as there children are becoming more aware of recycling through school etc. I can see there not being that many large trees on the domestic scene within the next 20 years or so as more and more people get worried about the possible dangers and damage large trees can do. As for the LA's they need a seriously good slapping around here as there tree planting scheme among others things is absolutely dire Well I should say the largest one is, some of the smaller ones do a very good job tbh.
  14. Mesterh
    Is it really called the Blue bar?
  15. Mesterh
    Looks like a good job, but, and theres always a but! That must be the smallest gob ever know to man, did you just scratch that out of the bark? I like the danger signs too, does it say something like "DANGER!, steal this wood and be heavy beaten"
  16. Mesterh
    Depend how good the sealer is imo,an also how bad the rot is. Cheap stuff lucky if its a year. Hammerrite is expensive but is good, if you apply it like it says on the tin. Looks like a nice and tidy job on the land rover there though.
  17. Mesterh
    Ha, probably completely on the nail there. Although the masses want it all for next to nothing!
  18. Mesterh
    I doubt it but I hope he does. Christ if I posted pics of some of the jobs we do!!!!!!
  19. Mesterh
    Well the lad has a decent set of bollocks posting pics 4 posts in so respect to that. An even bigger ones if he replies:thumbup1: TBH I've done plenty of jobs like that at customers requests as I would bet that most others have too. Now I know thats not really the issue but it does happen regularly and will happen in the future so nothing to get too upset about or have a go at the lad for. Hope you do post back alderwood, all constructive criticism is good criticism.
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  21. Mesterh
    They probably mean a H&S policy. Easy enough to write your own but if you have a look about I'm sure there are some you can adapt to suit your business. Same with method statement.
  22. Mesterh
    Needs reporting to the loacal electricity board ASAP imo. Not just because of what some idiot has done but could be real danger if it brings those lines down:scared1:
  23. Mesterh
    I wouldnt agree completely on that. I know a few climbers with many years of experience who you wouldnt want working for you! Maybe its skill, knowledge, experience and lastly certs.
  24. Mesterh
    Worth cleaning the starter motor out too as it can get contaminated with bits of metal from the dual mass breaking down. Which will just cause more grief. Why they mess with things when they work perfectly well before hand baffles me! Especially on a works vehicle.
  25. Mesterh
    No worries I always do the same with tree work, never have series of photos from start to finish, usually the odd couple at brew time etc! Anyway thanks in advance if you do get a chance:thumbup1: Would also be interested in the wire fids you use.

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