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  1. Alinicoll
    For non UA arbs doing tree surgery the 9m is given as the distance at which you should contact the network operator (15m or two tree lengths for felling), it is known as working in proximity. This distance is often over the top and is there allow a discussion to see if a shut down or line drop is necessary or not. sometimes it is not but it is better to get the proper advice. For non UA arbs vicinity and live zone should not come into it. We should not be working that close. If in doubt contact the power company. For the OP the line is too close. Contact the power company and get their opinion. This is a useful thread:http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/utility-arboriculture/39602-how-close-too-close-when-contact-local-network-operator.html
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    I was thinking more in terms of altered ground level. It would be interesting to see what was going on a bit below the surface.
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    Not much visible root flare on the tree I notice.
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    Use the force seemed like an incomplete response... ...anyway, I have a magic wand to help me...
  5. Alinicoll
    Hi Paul, Thanks for you reply. Yes it does make sense. Another useful tool in the kit. Am I correct in thinking that you need specialist training to practice statics?
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    Probably Perenniporia fraxinea. Cut a wedge to confirm.
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    That might depend how many units there were.
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    Just thinking out loud here (or thinking online as it were) but it seems to me there is quite a gap in the knowledge of the transition between a hollow stem where a t/R can be calculated and a tree where it has started to separate into semi autonomous functional units. As the functional units separate then the residual wall at many points becomes 0, yet the tree could be perfectly stable.
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    Is that a cheeky lunge I see
  10. Alinicoll
    If you install a rope wrench above the zig-zag the wrench will take a lot of the load off the zig-zig.
  11. Alinicoll
    I'd say it's damage not wear. In that respect a bit of kit lasts as long as you look after it.
  12. Alinicoll
    Interesting how the tree appears to change direction as it falls.
  13. Alinicoll
    I don't think so. It's more the absence of white ish flesh and orange tubes that you would expect of Rigidoporus that incline me to think its Perenniporia.
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    My suggestion would be Perenniporia fraxinea.
  15. Alinicoll
    Technically the answer is yes they would be 'qualified'. Competance would depend on the climber and the tree.
  16. Alinicoll
    Lets remember that these are just certificates of competance and the whole thing can be taken way too rigidly. Someone with cs41 is not necessarily able to safely carry out large technical rigging. Somebody with many years of rigging experience but no cs41 will be (probably). There are plently of very good riggers without the ticket out there. You do not need to have cs41 to lower branches from a tree. The question really is what happens if something goes wrong. In the event of an accident an investigator will want to know if everyone was compentant. A ticket may help do demonstrate this but its not the be all and end all of it. If you have cs39 then you have been deemed competent to use a saw in a tree. If you are working with people who understand rigging and you can safely work then rig away. If you don't understand what you are doing, don't do it. Tickets are not licenses. Do we really think that cs40 is mandatory to carry out pruning? Probably not.
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    I'm just going by tiered brackets and shape but perhaps Inonotus cuticularis?
  18. Alinicoll
    It's not something I've ever done or ever seen done but I certainly didn't know that rope fibre could be brittle. I have learned someting today.
  19. Alinicoll
    I don't know if this has already been posted but I learned something from it. Customising PPE | Treemagineers Blog
  20. Alinicoll
    I'm glad to hear you're both okay Joe. That sounds really nasty
  21. Alinicoll
    A snake anchor can be used for a base or top tie and as has been said act as a shock absorber. They're a great piece of kit.
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    A level 3 is always useful in the long run and may make you more useful for tree inspections, with experience. you are unlikely to regret being better qualified. If I was hiring a climber I'd want them to be good at climbing. If you are looking to being a climber, experience and a good attitude to work are most desirable assets.
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    The ABC level 2 is a well know, recognised course and would be a good grounding in the theoretical side of arb. The HCC info suggests that their diploma is taught at a higher level but as far as I can see it's not accredited by a recognised body so you may find it's not much use. Do treelife do a level 4 correspondance? A level 2 is plenty to get you started if you are aiming at being a tools arborist. If you want to take the academic side further perhaps you could do a higher level later.
  24. Alinicoll
    If I had meat on my gaffs I'd review my climbing techniques...
  25. Alinicoll
    Thanks for posting that Paul. I was just looking for some core exercises to help my acheing back.

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