Dean O
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taking a dead mp down in a week or two's time, any idea what made that an ex monkey puzzle. the one im removing was "pruned" a couple of years ago, covered in gaff injuries by the looks of it tho not sure whever this is what finnished it off. anycommon causes?
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sorry slight derail, was that in gowerton andy? looks familiar
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thanks Andy, will give him a call. were the schemes run from a local college - pencoed or gelli aur?
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:thumbup:thanks for the links monkeyd. We'll be taking someone on soon, i'd love to support somebody on an apprenticeship. are the courses mainly practical (ie cs quals) or do they delve into the theory side of things with regard to tree health - fungi etc. or are these aspects that are covered at different levels of the apprenticeship:confused1:
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any one know anything about the arb apprenticeships? anyone ever taken on someone on the scheme?
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I'm based near swansea, not all that close but......, inundated with guys looking for jobs, with tickets that have been on the react scheme - gov money for retraining after redundancy, and guys who are phoning looking for work off the cuff so to speak. few one man bands stated up locally too. sorry i know this sounds bad but on the other hand maybe it means the work is there to be had?
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thanks swb. will be putting it in my special/for me wood pile (looks right - google images)
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thanks steve. shouldve known that one:blushing:
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hi guys call by a client to finnish of somebodies handy work from the weekend. nothing much left of the structure of the 'tree' so no overall pics sorry but what do you recon this is? some sort of Viburnum? grew as a single stem tree rather than a shrub (stem 12 inch across), clusters of flwers at the appropriate time of year. couldnt see any berries in amongst the remains. alternate, deep green leaves, buds at base of redish petioles:001_huh:
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sounds like a good idea - i know a guy in my area has started a venture- jamesw. perhaps you could contact him? bear in mind tho (if you havent already) - if it does take off. its hard enough fitting work, quotes and a social/ family life in, and stump grinding isnt always a restfull affair for your rest days. access is sometimes a problem - have you got somebody to help if you need it? not trying to be negative just a few thoughts to get the thread going for you.
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had a look at the rc 100 from coppards - looks a good price - what is the finnished effect like? suitable for replanting straight away?
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some builders etc leave a placcard out after having done work at a premises for a week or so - might be an idea- what are the legalities of sticking a banner above your local busy raod on a foot bridge?
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shame, those air burners look V impressive in the promo info.... think i like the idea of having a go with the mulcher over a flail - though will get a few prices. thanks CTS will give green mech a shout.
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ta james, :thumbup1:had thought of a flail but wasnt sure if it would cope with the hidden timber? the areas pretty flat. bit muddy here and there - but where isnt. £300 is that including opperator - guessing their pretty simple to run any how. any one in south wales got one out for hire?
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Hi guys been offered a project, part felling part clearing an area of failed crop that has been taken over by, mainly, bramble head height and the area of 2 football fields in order to replant with mixed broadleaf. any ideas what the most cost effective (and quick) way to deal with bramble city? been thinking of a ground mulcher - as lots of fallen dead timber in amongst it all which also need getting rid. any ideas guys ta:confused1:
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thanks Steve, was wondering who you worked for steve (i remember at one point you were looking for work). Dean
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btw, tracked 12-14m articulate prefered
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I know there a few guys on here from the southwales area on AT- any one got a mewp for hire or know of anyone who does? want to avoid HSS etc if i can as ive found them unreliable in the past. Ta
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Same goes with me (i use trust for the same reasons), but will do a bit more shopping around next year. dont think they are the cheapest but provide a good service
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Hi.... IMO recutting to repollard isnt realy an option as its only going to compound the problems now found, and the onset of bleeding canker may be its death nell anyways. Unfortunately removal and replacement may be the best option long term. a compromise??: reduce to sound wood in order to retain the tree in some form - asuming that the client is now educated of the problems the tree faces and is likely to manage it in the future? looks from the pic that its close to targets so some mediation needs to take place. my tuppence
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sorry my fungi ID isnt great but thought i'd throw in a suggestion: early oyster fungus?
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hi again guys have a potential client who requires 2 tomographs (neath area) anyone out there who can offer their services to me for this and other jobs in the future. need a rougth price guide to put into the quote.
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i'd second peter's comment - that it seems to be forming reaction wood, and as its leaning away from targets the risk could be mediated rather than removed altogether. on the other hand if the client wont accept this opinion then suggest a removal and replant to keep the continuity of the row.
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Hi i've recently bought a 110 with a "linktip" body.. though it was already on there it is very well made and of stronger constuction than ive seen on a lot of cabstars etc.
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have used the sp4012 on hire, great machine and good for access (width wise) but poor turning circle which can hamper it.
