rupert

think you will find international rescue is 112 fab

Yeah thats right, not thinking when i typed that.

Dialing 999 is free and if you have no signal with your network provider it will automatically connect to the provider with the strongest signal. If you are in the middle of nowhere and can't connect to any network 911 is the international emergency number and connects straight to a satellite instead of an arial mast.

Any more photos Stuart?

I'd guess the ethos behind the preservation of this particular tree, is based around the comparison of the perseverance & determination of survival of a little girl during what was the oppression of the Nazi state.

 

Planting a replacement doesn't quite do the memory of the historical significance any real justice.

I think you hit the nail on the head David. And I'm sure a replacement tree has already been sourced in readiness for its eventual demise.

the problem I've found with Arboricultural services is the majority don't even not what Arboriculture is or what a Arborist does.

 

If i say I'm a tree surgeon most people know what i mean but, i feel, its a bit outdated and not in line with modern Arboriculture.

Totally agree with that. What about tree/arboricultural contractors?

Hi all, I recently went to Amsterdam with the missus and was amazed to learn about the management behind the Ann Frank Tree.

It's a 150 to 170 year old Aesculus hippocastanum, is in decline and is suffering from Ganoderma applanatum and Cameraria ohridella. To date it's had in excess of 250,000 euros spent on it to make safe and manage and will cost a further 10,000 euros each year for its upkeep.

The money has gone towards soil decontamination from an oil spill, crown clean and reduction, a number of intense surveys conducted by renowned tree experts (including Neville Fay), bracing, and an immense steel structure to prevent the tree falling over in the event of a major failure.

I understand the important significance of the tree but surly for this amount of money and resources a healthy semi-mature tree could have been planted in its place.

Thats crazy! Anybody know more?

:confused1:Its not a hi-cap its a tipper...

That shows how much I know about them. I always thought 'hicap' related to load capacity, thus length.

Hi Stuart, I'm looking at buying such a truck within the next 5 months. Is it a hicap? Can you post more photos, particularly of the chip box, rear, and interior. Cheers

They almost look natural. I should think the general public wouldn't be able to tell the difference from the ground. Good work

This is one I did a while back. It's basic but should point you in the right direction. Let me know what you think please.

Health and safety Risk Assessment.doc

Don't fill the oil tank to the brim as oil has a greater viscosity than petrol and as a result it's much harder to compress. This is the reason oil is used for hydraulics rather than a thinner solution, such as water.

Tree clear uk hire them out

Unbelievable...

A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to fill in the questionnaire. The results have been very interesting so far. If you haven't had time to fill one in it's still available here. Thanks guys and gals, keep them coming.

Hi Steve, I'm very interested in the removed horse chestnut trees too. So please do fill in a questionnaire. I'm curious to see how they respond to such pruning techniques. I've pollarded a few smallish ones, even though the books I've read don't recommend it, and they seem to be doing ok at the moment.

Hello to you all.

I am currently undertaking a dissertation at Writtle College on the extent of horse chestnut leaf minor and bleeding canker, and the management techniques used to mitigate these problems. Attached is a link to a questionnaire that will be sent to many people across the UK involved within the tree industry. I would be very grateful if you could take the time to complete the questionnaire, which will take five to ten minutes. If you do not have time now then please do complete it at later date. The survey is online until the 22nd of January 2010.

The results will provide a better insight into the spread of horse chestnut leaf minor and bleeding canker, and the effectiveness of the various management techniques being used to mitigate them. The findings will be available to everyone involved in the research. Please find the questionnaire here: Horse chestnut questionnaire.

Thanks, Rupert

I'd go for the sugoi 360 as the 420 is a bit on the big side in my opinion and the felco 210a-60 as they have a curved cutting head which eases cutting and enables bigger stuff to be cut.

I'd also recommend Collins Tree Guide by David More and Owen Johnson. However, there are no photos in this book but excellent colour drawings. I'd also recommend Tree Recognition: A Pocket Manual by Ian Richardson and Rowena Gale if you want something smaller for when your out and about. However, this one also doesn't have photos but fairly straight forward line drawings.

 

FOR SURE!!!

 

Sony Erricson W810i

 

Only on my second one now (which is good for me), and i have thrown them around sooooo much!

I've had mine for nearly 4 years and have never had any problems with it. Although the speaker is beginning to fade now so it's becoming increasingly difficult to hear anyone when your in a noisy environment. I would replace it with the same one but I'm looking for a phone with a better camera.

The Manual of Wood Decays in Trees by
Claus Mattheck & Karlheinz Weber is a good basic one. It describes in detail 29 of most important decay fungi to be found on street and park trees with a specific arboricultural reference.

They look pretty good. I'd also have a look at Tip Master and Road Load.

Where's this Beech Rupert?

 

 

 

Is that the Hornbeam at Hatfield in your avatar shot?

 

It's on the outskirts of Norwich on a Britvic Soft Drinks factory site (formally and still the Colmans Mustard site). Not many people know it's there as it's a private site and the abby garden and meadow are now surrounded by factory buildings.

It is the Hornbeam of fertility at Hatfield Forest.

As David suggested - An amazing ancient weeping beech. Unfortunately the photos don't do it justice.

Thanks