Tim Williams
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If it were imminently dangerous a 5 day notice would not be reasonable ie it needs doing now because it is 'imminent'. a five day notice is required where it is not imminent but would be prudent to carry out the work and unreasonable to have to go through an 8 week application process.
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could your contact with the TO be construed as a five day notice- if so the faqct the TO has refused to accept it would i imagine place the client/you out of the loop. If you were to fell the tree without the exception or permission this may well lend you in court and the judge would then have to decide whether you have committed an offence or not. I would actually air on the side of caution in that you've stated the TO said there is no evidence of heave, root lift etc and these would be the tell tale basal signs of a sudden developed lean. i often come across landowners who believe trees have suddenly developed leans especially after bad weather and 95% of them are not, they show evidence of having grown in that fashion over time eg edge trees often have a leaning form with an assymetric crown due to the shading effect of surrounding trees.
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BS 5837 Planning and Construction advice please
Tim Williams replied to sean's topic in Trees and the Law
A TPO would just require full consideration is given to the trees within the development ie developer cannot just fell the trees prior to submitting a planning app. once the site has a valid application all trees whether TPO'd or not are given the same consideration as each other, a TPO'd tree could be removed if there is sufficient justification and need for the development to take place. A TPO placed on a site just to prevent any development could end in a high court challenge. The current BS5837:2012 will answer most of your queries in regards current standards. -
street tree pruning price (help for coursework pllllease)
Tim Williams replied to APC's topic in General chat
it all depends on whether you have a term maintenance contract or not, individual one off jobs are more expensive than if you have a schedule of rates. but your probably looking around £80-100 per tree to repollard every few years, if not on a schedule of rates it will be higher. -
speak to the Local TO, i would suggest that as it is a legitimate use of the wood some common sense is required. if the damage is too roots on existing tracks then i would hope this could continue, for example a TPo could be placed on a commercial wood, would a logger be prosecuted for damage to tree roots on an existing track that is damaged as he drives the harvester or forwarder into the woods, i would doubt it.
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i did mine through myerscough distance learning, the course info was good but you've really got to be committed. there wasn't really much in the way of coursework/assignments so it was difficult to work out how well your doing but if you can read and retain information then you should be ok.
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congrats, passed mine too, certificate arrived today. i agree it is a big weight of my shoulders too.
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The pole has a street light on it, this means there is a street light circuit on the network, most street lighting is maintained by the Local Authority Highways Department and a ssuch the supply is not within the control of the power company, they are also notoriously difficult to earth as they are on timed switches which can turn on without warning. I would not attempt this job without a shut down organised by the power company. not worth the risk.
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If anyone is interested in becoming a Local Authority Tree Officer, a certain North West England Unitary Authority is currently recruiting. You will be joining a small close team of officers dealing with tree enquiries, TPO's, Development control and providing expert advice. Further details can be found on Hort Jobs or by following this link Environment Officer - Trees with Cheshire West and Chester Council | 305452 The job will also be advertised on Arbjobs and Arb Association Website.
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did you do it the retest at AA HQ too. my tree inspections were a norway maple and a beech with an adjacent ustulina infected stump.
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paul did my retake exam at the AA HQ, he made some good comments on my report and was really fair, since passing the exam i haven't looked back and gone from utillity climber to highways tree inspector to Local Authority Senior Tree Officer in 3 years.
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TKF are very good and have high pass rates, I did UA2 (i)(ii) and my UA5 through them and they are excellent. i'm suprised they haven't got back to you.
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Here's another
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not one of mine but very funny
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as big as a dinner plate
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£100, 000,000 should suffice muhahahahahaha (evil laugh)
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have a d and 2 e's at a level, and 11 higher grade passes at GCSE. apart from that only a few module passes on a Ndip in countryside mgmnt and my Professional tree inspection certificate. I have just used my time served to learn as much as i can and know how and when to apply that knowledge.
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i was a climber for 7 years, estate woodsman for NT for 1 year before that and an estate woodsman for lord aberconway for 6months before that. I moved to the surveying role due to a change in circumstances 18 months ago and have just finished my first month as a senior TO. I loved all the time on the tools and learn't so much but i now relish the new challenges of dealing with TPO's and planning proposals.
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I disagree, i've come from a background as a climber for years before going to work as a contractor for an LA, I was carrying out tree inspections for them and due to the experience and knowledge i have picked up rather than the formal qualifications I am now a Senior Tree officer with that LA. I have many NPTC's etc I believe I am lucky but it shows that experience still counts.
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aliens take over
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dryads saddle
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lonely saw
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Work wanted North Wales (Groundsman with CS30-31 & 38-39
Tim Williams replied to Ricky26wales's topic in Employment
you could try Treefellers in chester Treefellers Ltd 28 Cherry Road, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5DX Freephone: 0800 043 0398 Tel: 01829 782016 Email: [email protected] or ProArb in St Asasph Proarb Cyf / Ltd. Canolfan Busness Bodelwyddan Business Centre Heol Abergele Road Bodelwyddan Sir Ddinbych LL18 5SX Tel: 01745 828380 Fax: 01745 828381 e-mail: [email protected] web: Proarb Ltd Arboriculture Services Vale contracts also do some tree work but mainly grounds maintenance Vale Contract Services Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 03439775. Registered office Century Court, Lon Parcwr Business Park, Ruthin LL15 1NJ Telephone & Fax T: 01824 707247 F: 01824 707410 David lloyd contracting are based in conwy Contact Information Address: David Lloyd Contractors Ltd Unit 2 4 Groes Road Colwyn Bay Conwy LL29 8PU Tel: 01492 583621 hope these help -
5 day notification is fine but as pointed out take as many photo's etc and any evidence you can
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while what you say makes sense as far as i am aware no case has ever been brought.
