Tim Williams
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I use the MDL Laser Ace Hypsometer, it's not bad and is good to use as a guide (it can be difficult sometimes to get the laser to hit the very top), They can quite accurately measure DBH and this model will also measure lean of the tree as well as a lot more. MDL Laser Ace Hypsometer
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carry an army field dressing in my leg pocket easy to access and at the end of the day plasters etc are a pain in the backside to mess about with in a tree, if it's bad then slap a dressing on it and bail out of the tree
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unfortunately it's up to you to clear them up, as has already been stated the tree owner has no control over where they drop and as such cannot be classed as a nuisance (in the legal sense)
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have got a pair of oregon extremes they are waterproof but very heavy and bulky compared to hiflex/stretch air if i was you I would see if you can get a pair of electricity linesman bib and brace waterproof trousers. I have a pair of breathable ones that are really hard wearing and will go on and off over my boots which cost me £20 on ebay. does the job well and are easy to climb in as a plus/or minus depending on what yoy want they are also in hiviz.
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Alpe d'huez on the 9th of jan. 3rd year on the trot great place for all the family with loads of greens blues reds and the longest black run in europe woohoo
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be careful about slagging people off... you never know who's on the forum. this is also still quite a small industry and it's not always what you know but sometimes who you know that helps in the job search etc
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99kg of pure hard beer muscle
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they are not as gungho and idiotic as on axemen. it's quite a good show with a lot of emphasis on climbing BIG trees
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looks more like Armillaria ostoyae to me
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Sugoi is the dogs doodahs had mine for 3 years and still going strong, it'll cut through 6+ inch logs if you can be bothered.
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laurel smells of almonds when cut that always gives a clue as to containing cyanide, the kernel inside the center of an apricot has a similar smell as they to contain cyano compounds. I could go into allsorts of A level chemistry stuff but simply if something smells of almond it contains cyannide or derivatives this does not however mean it is dangerous.
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I did the course in sheffield with steve coombes booked through work (the big blue machine called fountains) i think it's around £400ish. unfortunately i failed the assesment first time by 2% but resat with paul smith the arb assoc head guy at their hq and thankfully passed.
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Anyone else done this course? I heard from my assessor today that i've passed. I am over the moon and can't wait to see my assessment report. I have to say though it's pretty tough as courses go and I wonder how many companies recognise it. One of the pre-requisites is to have done a level 3 qualification, does this mean that this course is effectively a level 3 qualification, I haven't got a level 3 qualification but have got nearly 8 years experience and obviously have done a lot of self study. I'm hoping to become a tree officer and wonder whether any LA would recognise it conjunction with my current role working as an sub contracted inspector carrying out condition reports for a local authority.
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sweet
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even reduction removing, damaged, diseased or crossing branches. don't lion tail anything and use your saw, silky and secateurs if needed.
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if the hse recommend something and you end up in court you have to prove that you were justified in not following the recommendation therefore although it is not statute it is often taken that any government reccomendation is best practice and almost as good as law.
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thats pretty cool. awesome photos mate, it just shows how trees adapt to therir environment.
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the biggest problem we have in cheshire is that most La trees are in roadside verges and therefore fall under the management of the highways department who very rarely replace as that means future managment and maintenance. even if they do replace they rarely maintain them or protect them from the strimmer gangs.
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nice pictures. provided no one gets hurt or no damage being caused it's good for people to see things like this so they are aware of consequences when they turn a blind eye or plead ignorance.
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awesome, i've always wanted to climb in the rainforest but to climb one of the true giants would be a dream come true
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:laugh1:great film i have it on VHS (remember them)
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from the few reviews I have read the 576 appears to be better than the old 72 however husky are very plasticky nowadays and their saws haven't been in the same leagues as previous saws eg the 357 was no were near as good as the old 254. so It will be interesting to see if they have improved significantly. out of interest while looking at a review a yank was comparing it to the dolmar ps7900 branded as makita dcs7900 over here these saws are the pro choice in germany and appear to be very powerful reliable and 79cc just under 5 horse power for a saw that costs under £500. i am seriously considreing one of these
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I know the one you mean have seen it too but the one in the photo belongs to Willis's drainage and tree people. they carry out tree work on bridges and retaining walls for the old Cheshire county council as well as drain sucking etc.
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visited tatton Park in Cheshire today and saw this and all I can say is I want one pretty please. Just think of all those times a winch would be useful:wink: 1955 scammell explorerer 17 ton pull, cable can be rooted from rear to the front it's awesome
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good luck with the hunt but offering yourself as free trial may just get you used and abused. look into utillity stuff if your after work most tenders have either just come out or are about to so there maybe work around
