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    I would have changed channel when that pair of jokers came on. I have several friends who have log hives along side their conventional hives. They tend to use them for keeping bees but not producing any honey from them. So yes they do work but are less practical than the conventional Langstroth, National or Smith type hives. I would suggest that Top Bar hives sit somewhere in the middle with regards practicality.
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    I am glad that I am not the only one.
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    Re: Big ass tree removal
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    Douglas-fir and Douglas spruce are synonymous. So I don't really understand the joke....am I missing something? Douglas spruce is a perfectly acceptable common name for Pseudotsuga menziesii . The problem with common names is that they don't always make it clear what species they are talking about unlike latin names. But "Pseudotsuga menziesii smoked ham" would probably perplex most shoppers!
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    To be honest there isn't a simple digital solution as all the software requires some intensive study to learn how to implement it and get the results you want. I have used several systems and none have been particularly simple. AutoCAD in itself has massive capability as a program but you are likely only to use less than 5% of its features. Getting the results you want can takes some time to achieve. Also there is not one piece of software that provides a complete solution. Usually you will require one piece of software for data collection (mapping software) and a further piece of software for presentation (CAD software). I have tried several different solutions over the years and I would not class any of them as 'simple'. Paper and pencil have also saved the day on countless occasions when hardware/software have decided not to play ball whilst out on site.
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    Paper and pencil are still the most simple, tried and tested, method of collecting data. No batteries required - so less chance of losing data. Paper notes can then be converted to the presentation software of your choice.
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    1/2 a point.
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    Any ideas what this is? [/img] One point for the fungi at work and a bonus point for the tree species!
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    The Borchester Echo
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    Mmmm having gone from softwood regency style windows and fought to keep paint on them and keep rot away I think I'll stick with my plastic ones! Fair enough! I am not a fan of UPVC myself and have just had timber ones fitted with aluminium facings. Although I didn't make them myself. I also notice you have a range of different tiles...sorry I'm detracting from the excellent oak porch. Any photos of construction?
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    Impressive stuff. When are you going to make the oak framed windows to match?
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    I think your letter ended up on that pile in the fire Kevin!
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    There should not be any fungal spores within the wood you are cutting as these are produced by the fruit bodies, which are external to the tree. However you may be breathing in the dust from mycelium within the wood. I would have thought disposable P3 masks would be adequate for this task. Or you could purchase a rubberised face mask with changeable dust filters if you feel you need a more secure fit. 3M stuff is usually good. I assume you don't want to end up with a nasty case of butt rot!
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    Ah I see....then it is totally justified:001_rolleyes:.
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    er....Why?
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    I think if your posts had read slightly differently this thread might not have been quite so controversial. If you had said "I don't need any money from this, but if i get some then great" from the outset then the responses might have been different. To be fair you also stated that you would charge to load it, surely you will need to load it onto your own truck if no one takes you up on your offer? Had it been a black walnut tree I think the response might also have been somewhat different. Don't take it to heart, people are just reacting to what they read.
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    Elder
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    Interesting that the trees appear to be beyond the boundary from which the photo was taken. Of course I am fully assured by the assertion that there are no targets. Got to be worth a shot just for the selling of the barks alone.
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    Wow! What a find. I would travel the 300+ miles just for the joy of taking down those trees. Can I clean up all the brash and mow the lawn too?
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    Yes of course. Suppliers are increasing their prices so my rates will have to increase to accommodate this. I have found there to be little point in trying to compete with the cheapest outfits as there will inevitably always be someone cheaper than you. Keep your team well trained, provide the best professional service you can and charge accordingly. There will always be people who will employ the cheapest they can find or have a friend of a friend who can do it. Its not worth worrying about. With regards qualified and trained competition - well they should be increasing their costs also or taking the hit on increased supplier costs. I suppose it depends on how much you need the work. If you have a good reputation you should not have a problem.
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    Thanks. I look forward to seeing those. Good luck in your quest. I honestly wasn't trying to be antagonistic, I was just surprised that you considered the timber was of a value that someone would pay to come and collect just one stem. Your apology is accepted.
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    Yes Kevin that was my thinking too. But judging by the initial response I assumed the OP knew something that I did not. I am still interested in what market there is for the stuff as mine tends to end up as firewood. Treefolk - could you post some images of the lawsons boards you have milled? What did they get made into? (Genuinely interested and not a troll).
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    Yes I understood the not wanting to shift it back to your own yard, but what I am still trying to establish is how much are milled boards likely to fetch. Will it be worth the collectors time such that they would be willing to pay you for the privilege of collecting it too? You assume you feel it is worth more than the £50 stated above. I frequently come across large lawson stems and if I could find a profitable market for it I would definitely be interested to know of it.
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    Excuse my ignorance. Sorry if I hit a nerve. I didn't realise there was so much money to be made out of Lawson cypress. How much are milled boards likely to fetch. Will it likely cover the cost associated with transport and milling with a nice tidy profit into the bargain? What do the milled boards get used for? Always happy to learn from those in the know.
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    How much will you pay to have it taken away?

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