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I get about 3 months out of mine. Depends how much you use it and how careful you are with the wooden brake and doing fast descents.

We`ve used Ermine plant for MEWPs. Don`t know about vehicle mounted ones though.

I don`t recall spangles, I was a cola cube man myself

Spangle galls great name.

Highway authorities have a duty to ensure that neighbouring trees do not obstruct the highway. They can issue a notice to the owner of the tree requiring them to remove the branches. I think its a section 154 notice

...just in case you didn`t have enough books to read already

This is my reference list from last year. These are books and articles I used for assignments. ADAMS C. R., BAMFORD K. M., EARLY M. P. (2008) Principles of Horticulture Fifth Edition, Elsevier Ltd Arboricultural Association (2010) Guidance Note 10 Protected Species and Arboriculture. BSI 2010, Bs 3998: BSI BODDY L. (1994) Latent Decay Fungi: the Hidden Foe? Arboricultural Journal 18 113-135 BODDY L, RANER A. D. M. (1983) Origins of Decay in Living Trees: The Role of Moisture Content and a Re-appraisal of the Expanded Concept of Tree Decay. New Phytologist 94, 623-641 BRE Digest 240 (1993). BRE [online] available at: http://files.engineering.com/download.aspx?folder=784ae0c8-61c6-4cf9-a329-8d34e38661b5&file=BRE_Digest-Low_Rise_Buildings_on_Shrinkable_Clay_Soils.pdf COOMBES, A. J. (2000) Trees: Dorling Kindersley Cooper GM. (2000) The Cell: A Molecular Approach. 2nd edition, Sunderland (MA): Sinauer Associates; [online] Available at Photosynthesis - The Cell - NCBI Bookshelf Cooper GM. (2000) The Cell: A Molecular Approach. 2nd edition, Sunderland (MA): Sinauer Associates; [online] Available at The Cell - NCBI Bookshelf D. O. Hall, K. K. Rao (1987) Photosynthesis Fourth Edition, Edward Arnold Gardeners World 2012 Gardeners World [Online], Available at gardenersworld.com - practical gardening advice from the experts at Gardeners' World HOPKINS W. G. (1995) Introduction to Plant Physiology, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, JONES L. D. Institution of Civil Engineers Manual Series Chapter C5 expansive soils [online] available at: http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/17002/1/C5_expansive_soils_Oct.pdf BROWN G. E. KIRKHAM T. (2004) The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers Second Edition, Timber Press KERSTEN W. & SCHWARZE F. W.M.R. (2005): DEVELOPMENT OF DECAY IN THE SAPWOOD OF TREES WOUNDED BY THE USE OF DECAY DETECTING DEVICES, Arboricultural Journal: The International Journal of Urban Forestry, 28:3, 165-181 LIESE W., DUJESIEFKEN D. (1988) Wunderreakionen an Baumen. In: DUJESIEFKEN D. (ed.) 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I`d think honey fungus is a likely suspect here. Is there any dead bark you can lift to look for confirmation?

They`re blister galls on the leaf, very common, not serious. I don`t know about the fruit.

It`s one I`ve been thinking about for a while. I`m looking forward to having a play.

Thanks for the answers people. I just bought a rope wrench

How well does that self tend? Do you still keep the spider jack close to your bridge? Does the rope wrench not get in the way when pulling the rope from above? I`m quite interested in this setup.

Theres a whole load of variations between just doing physical work and being a manager. At some point you may wish to do something that an academic qualification helps with. Personally I have no intention of being a manager however, it is unlikely that I will be running around up large trees for ever. Having the qualifications to do work other than climbing gives more options; surveying, consulting, tree officer etc and yes, being a manager too. You will find it much harder later on to get on an academic course and complete it. However, with a qualification you can still get practical experience as well.

If you have the chance to study then I would do so. You will find it helpful in the long run.

Ecoarborist Ltd from Stroud, Gloucestershire are an AA Approved Contractor with a reputation for a high standard of tree care in domestic, local authority and commercial arboriculture And utility contracting. We currently have a requirement for one predominantly utility climber and two groundstaff / trainee climbers. PAYE or self employed is negotiable and rates of pay will be determined by age and experience. Climber / Team leader : Must have - UA1 and UA2, CS 30,31,38,39,40, Current UK drivers license (pre 97 or legal to tow trailer / chipper). Current First Aid certificate. Desirable - Chipper ticket, MEWP ticket, CS 41,32, minimum 5 years Experience. Signing / Lighting / Guarding Groundstaff / Trainee climber (x2) : Must have – CS 30, 31, 38 Desirable – CS 39, 40, UA1, UA2, Current UK drivers license, Current First Aid certificate, Chipper ticket, MEWP ticket. Applications in writing to [email protected], Tel : 07985060614. These positions are expected to be on a full time basis and available by the end of August 2013. The successful applicants will be expected to provide references and be capable of working within a team of arborists to achieve a high quality of workmanship. For more company information visit www.ecoarborist.co.uk

MEWPs on HV lines is a no no. I`d try and get them to drop the lines. They don`t want their equipment broken either

Probably help if I read the post properly

Remember the Professional Diploma and the newer level 4 diploma are not the same thing. The old Professional Diploma is now the level 6 diploma. The newer level 4 diploma is more of a tech cert equivalent. The level 4 diploma is well worth doing. It does take up a lot of your life which is particularly taxing for those with children and businesses but you will find it an excellent entry level qualification into consulting covering a reasonably wide variety of subjects. If you are prepared to put the time in then it is time well spent.

It looks like Polyporus squamosus - Dryads saddle - David Humphries’s Fungi Directory - Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists It is often just confined to dysfunctional tissue i.e. the area behind the wound. Probably given the targets I would want to get up there and have a poke about to see how extensive any decay is.

I don`t use a wire core line but I do always back up with my main line. I wouldn't chog with a single anchor.

Is this regarding a specific TPO or a general question?

I`m lucky enough to have been taught by Jack three times and he taught the people who inspired me to get into tree work as well, he's a legend. Certainly he`s the most clear concise teacher I`ve experienced and entertaining too. A well deserved retirement.

The criteria is for amenity value so it should be publicly visible but it doesn't have to be in its entirety. The TEMPO system is normally used to identify if a TPO is defensible or not.

I agree, drink water, lots of it. It`s too easy to not notice you are getting dehydrated when climbing. In some ways when it`s hot at least you notice you are thirsty. You can still get dehydrated when its cold too. If you go for a pee and it looks like beer at the end of the day then you need to drink more

In the past I`ve noticed differences with same species at the top and bottom of hills opening at different times. No pictures though. I remember Hawthorn blossom doing that.