danbrown87
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Work Experience Sought Abroad
danbrown87 replied to jord_eds's topic in International Arborist Forum
You could try the colleges abroad. When I was doing my ND we went over to Sweden to a place called Kvinnersta Skolan (I think!) near Orebro. They had accommodation etc and links with the local industries. -
I just arrived in Vancouver and love it. Apparently the winters are very wet here! But they work throughout the season. Vancouver is expensive to rent in, the cost of living is lower in Alberta so if you're looking to save money, you could consider Calgary or Edmonton. Have a look on the Davey Tree website, they were advertising in all those cities not long ago, and Nanaimo and Victoria on Vancouver Island I think.
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Yeah, bit harsh fellas. I'd imagine if he's bothered his arse to post on here, he's probably also asking round and looking in the phone book etc. Good luck eddgaiger, I'm sure most people will recognise you're putting the effort in, rather than just gypping you.
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<p>Not too sure when I'm heading out there, but I think I'm heading to Vancouver. If I can't find work there, then Calgary will be the next stop. I think I'll be heading out there July or maybe August, I'll be finished at Uni then and haven't really got any work lined up here.</p>
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<p>Same! Going into the bank tomorrow to pay though, so I can get a reciept with everything on it. Any idea where you're headed or when?</p>
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firms and companies in Canada?
danbrown87 replied to niconomadic's topic in International Arborist Forum
Cheers Martin, I have climbing tickets, but not really any experience, that's why I'm getting the visa and arriving, rather than trying to get a firm to bring me over. I've got plenty of groundie and felling experience, hoping to find a company who'll let me get up to speed climbing. Any luck with the visa Capstan? -
firms and companies in Canada?
danbrown87 replied to niconomadic's topic in International Arborist Forum
I'm applying for my visa today! I'll be heading to Vancouver looking for work first. Any tips for getting set up evo? I've sent plenty of CVs out but most people are just saying get the visa, turn up and start looking. -
My god, I hope you survived mate. The Metro Centre is a brutal place to spend the day!
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Wanting to relocate! And just waiting for you all to bombard with me advice/job offers/contacts etc. But seriously, anyone any experience/ideas at all? I have an ND, will have a BSc Forestry in June, CS up to 39 for arb and 32/34 forestry. Plenty of ground work experience, though very little climbing. Thanks guys
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Not for the sake of shaming, but so other people don't get stung. Me and a mate did a few days work for someone advertising the work on here. That was about a month ago and still waiting to be paid. He's let me down several times, promising to drop the money off, send a cheque, but nothing. Even sent him letters/invoices, and now considering small claims court. I'm studying and actually had to spend money I didn't have anyway, putting fuel in the car to get to the jobs. Is it worth naming him on here? There's plenty of other students in the area, wouldn't want anyone else ending up in the same boat.
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Luckily he didn't use straight petrol! But I'm starting to wonder how accurately the two stroke was mixed. Lesson learned! Thanks folks.
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My neighbour had been running my prize 357 WITH ABSOLUTELY NO CHAIN OIL:scared1::scared1: Probably for a few hours. I could cry. Anyone know if it'll have any long term effects and what, besides never lending it out again, I can do to rectify any harm?
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Let me know if you find anywhere running a course. I havn't been able to find anywhere.
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A bit off topic but I'm going there on Sunday. Starting my degree on Monday!
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I've just invested in my first piece of machinery. I'm now the proud owner of a STIHL hedge trimmer. I've always been meticulous about maintaining and cleaning kit and so have good intentions for the hedge trimmers. I read somewhere that WD40 will disolve grease, which made me think maybe it's not the best thing for cutter blades? Does anyone know if it's worth paying the extra for the STIHL resin solvent, or whether it's essentially the same stuff? Any advice welcomed.
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I can't help on this occasion but I'm starting at Newton Rigg in a couple of weeks and so will be available short notice then to do odd days, weeks, hours etc. I've got cs30, cs31, CS39 and Aerial Rescue as well as driving licence and car. Also ND Arb. and six months groundy experience. Hope you get sorted.
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I'd go for hazel too. There's a variety called Corylus avellana "Contorta" which is much more slowly growing but has all the ecological benefits of normal, native hazel. I'd try to reccomend a nice mix of native shrubs, something that's going to provide cover for birds and food for insects etc.
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Unemployed, or "Jobseeking" as the Govt. prefers to call us. Going to set some squirrel traps later, so day not entirely wasted.
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Probably for the best. I was starting to get the "Well, at that price..." feeling and picturing me taking delivery of ten new Stein helmets despite just having the one head.
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Stein helmet with muffs and ear defenders for £30? Is that offer still on Jonsie?
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There's another website, Northern Red Squirrels too. I'm just starting my own group, I have permission to trap in Jesmond Dene/Ouseburn in Newcastle. If you're interested, have a look on googlemaps. The area is really obviously a green corridor through Newcastle and YET the Local Authorities are doing next to nothing. Really gets my passions going this subject!
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Trees are amazing, another fine example. Probably never know exactly why it's done that, but I'm sure it has its reasons.
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I've read about half of them, in order they were published. Loved most of them. I reckon the ones with Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg are funniest.
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OK, just a bit of forward planning here. I'm going to Newton Rigg, National School of Forestry in September and will be looking for as much part time work as possible. I have National Diploma in Forestry and Arb, six months experience with a tree surgeon and NPTC CS30, CS31, CS39, Climb Trees and Aerial Rescue, UA1 and a full, clean, UK driving licence. I also have my own climbing kit and PPE. I could relocate earlier for a good offer. Just about anything considered!
