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  1. Doug Blease
    That is one tree species I do not miss from the South Coast. I know of only a handful in the North East of Scotland. None of which are anywhere near the size of the brutes down there. Dusty - Spiky - Sticky - Heavy etc etc. HAVE FUN!
  2. Doug Blease
    Am I right in thinking that I can re-sharpen my Sugoi?
  3. Doug Blease
    Jesus, £2000 for a wee van! Have you tried commercial insurance? It should apply to you and be cheaper. Congrats on the new wheels, dont crash it, refrain from the testosterone road-rage and make it earn you some readies. All the best DB
  4. Doug Blease
    We are bias Jamie as we see a fair share of big trees. Your 880 is out every week when we're on jobs. I am sad to say that guys like this is why I dont miss working in Sussex. There is plenty of big trees down there. Obviously not enough to go around.
  5. Doug Blease
    Thanks, Your right, thats not what I was asking . It was more an interest as to the amount of BIG work you would expect the components of the rig to take before replacing. Therefore an economics question rather than an official one. Surely the wear and tear aspect of your gear is an important financial factor, the majority of us are not testing our gear to such limits, therefore expect them to last longer. All the best Doug
  6. Doug Blease
    Hi Reg, Another text book set of pictures! I am interested to know the brand/size of rope/pulley in use and your predicted cycles to failure for the parts in the system. Only if you have time. Doug
  7. Doug Blease
    I have heard it takes a lot of patience and practice to coppice with a harvester. Also I think you might need to choose your machinery carefully. As much as I applaud the enthusiasm for increased production coppicing, I kind of like the idea of it remaining a hand cutters speciality. It forms a basis for rural industries, employment and sympathetic approaches to forestry where biodiversity can benefit greatly.
  8. Doug Blease
    Hama, I think people are just wishing for a little less of the stereotypical view of people under thirty who have committed to education at a younger age. Sweeping statements do not express your professional approach to the industry. We all support your wish to expand your qualifications and career prospects and follow with interest. But unfortunately in the world of consultancy you are not better than the next person unless you have the letters behind you name.
  9. Doug Blease
    Rupe, your right about RA. Just because your contracted in doesnt mean you cannot agree a method for completing the job. Avoiding mishaps as much as possible. Good working realtionships, knowing the teams strengths and weaknessess. But firm communication about whats going on is the key to a successful contracting day.
  10. Doug Blease
    But isnt that the point of a research project? To collect data and interpret it? Everyone who has to compete on price with bona fida Tree Surgery companies who do not invest money on the training and certification, yet advertise accredation freely, will more than appreciate it.
  11. Doug Blease
    I am still sticking with the issue of unqualified workers employed full time for lengthy periods without any prospect of NPTC certification in the tasks they have to perform day in day out. These staff members are often extremely keen and ambitious but are being taken advantage of daily in the name of annual profits.
  12. Doug Blease
    When doing tall hedges, I tend to still use a "hedge leader" as an anchor, work off an area, change anchor to another leader further along, fell the previous one. Its a much more comfortable way of doing it.
  13. Doug Blease
    I am sure its safe for now. I would write a management plan for it taking into account annual inspections. Fell it once = £ Reduce it five times = £££££ Finally fell it Replant
  14. Doug Blease
    Logs full of metal and concrete? Skip.
  15. Doug Blease
    Yes your right on that historical background too. I think we have derailed the thread, was it not a H+S thesis we were supposed to be talking about?
  16. Doug Blease
    To keep the regeneration away from grazing livestock.
  17. Doug Blease
    I havent been but Applecross is supposed to be a nice place to visit (but so is every place up that way) and the sea food is amazing all the way up the west coast. Basically the further you go, the more dramatic the scenery. What about heading over to Skye?
  18. Doug Blease
    What kind of fishing? The Gairloch area has fantastic trout and salmon country, cheap and accessible.
  19. Doug Blease

    Big Burrs

    Doug Blease replied to Bart's topic in Picture Forum

    The Oaks look like they had been pollarded in a previous life. Lovely Heritage trees.
  20. Doug Blease
    I know the stihl price, although I can bearly keep up with the increases! I wondered what the AMA price was.
  21. Doug Blease
    How much?
  22. Doug Blease
    I know loads of folk who have got all the BS tickets. Most of the time they are 50% cheaper than everyone else!
  23. Doug Blease
    I think Kelly Arboriculture do work in Dundee. You could try them for a job. You'll find them in the Yellow Pages.
  24. Doug Blease
    Use a smaller work positioner or coil it into a circle?
  25. Doug Blease
    What about issues surrounding unqualified workers on job sites due to unscrupulous employers.

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