Al Duffill

Reckon it's a Robinia not ailanthus. I'd anchor, somewhere, on them all, no worries, this is a bit more than epi (epicormic growth), this is re-growth, imo. Trust your own capabilities.

Each and every one of us is the best, lol, I guess we all have our own technique, style and speed, you don't have to be fast around a tree to be a good climber. I love the simplicity of SRT, it suits me, the footage of the guy with a couple of ropes and everything else looks a bit over complicated to me, reminds me of double rope, too much gear, in the footage he almost gets some kit jammed in a crotch until it's forcefully yanked out, imagine an off day when things don't go smoothly? Each to their own😉 Now to the more serious stuff, the soundtrack , it's Daft Punk ( who wear helmets with mirrored visors as part of their persona/ image) from their 1997 album Homework, the track is called Rollin' & Scratchin', so the kids have probably moved on to SkrillX and beyond, lol, personally I love it and was in my 20's when it was released, killer tune! ✌🏻️

Each and every one of us is the best, I guess we all have our own technique, style and speed, you don't have to be fast around a tree to be a good climber.

I just anchor hitch mine on, never had an issue, never comes off, the cord is a similar diameter to a throw line 👍🏻

So how does not having a Tree Officer change the fact that there is a TPO on the tree, doesn't the council in that area employ a TO, most do?

Hi, possibly P. Kanzan or P 'Pink Perfection' ?

Thanks David for the link, I got in touch with Nigel and asked a few questions about the moth, here is his reply. Thank-you for your email and report of hornet clearwing damage to these two poplar trees. We do not formally monitor the distribution of this species, but records like this are always very interesting and we add them to our pest & disease database for future reference. Hornet clearwing, Sesia apiformis, is not a primary pest in that it is not a threat to healthy trees and does not kill trees directly. It isa secondary pest and only colonises trees that are already stressed orin decline because of other causes. It is most frequently found onpoplars that have suffered severe water shortage sometime in the recent past, i.e. drought conditions in the previous 1-3 years. Once growing conditions improve most trees usually recover quite quickly and the numbers of the moth decrease, although their exit holes callous-over only slowly and may remain visible around the base of the trunk formany years. Poplar trees that are in permanent decline may support Sesia for much longer and the attacks by the moth may be one of the combination of factors that eventually results in the death of the tree. The moth however, is really only taking advantage of a tree that is already in decline. It is not known how Sesia selects and finds stressed poplar trees, but having done so, the female moth scatters her eggs around the base ofthe tree in an almost random manner and it's up to the newly-hatchedlarvae to crawl into cracks in the bark and tunnel through to the inner tissues. The larvae feed on the phloem and cambium tissues between the bark and sapwood and usually require 2 years to complete their development. The tunnels can be extensive, but they do not penetrate deeply into the wood and they do not compromise the structuralintegrity of the tree. If the tree snaps at the base, it will be because of rot caused by other factors, which will have been working in the treebefore the moth arrived. Sesia mainly attacks mature poplars, but it can be found on small and medium sized trees if these become severely drought stressed. With kind regards, Nigel Dr Nigel Straw Tree Health (Entomology) Forest Research Alice Holt Lodge Farnham Surrey GU10 4LH Reception telephone: 01420 22255 Direct telephone: 01420 526232 http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Thanks guys, I read a piece by Nigel on the FC site already, interesting stuff, I will contact him. I reported the trees to to our Arb Officer, he wants them taken out as they are next to property and a road. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Hi, A couple of pics taken today of two Poplars, one has dropped its leaves already the other, next to it, isn't far behind. I believe the exit holes were made by the Hornet moth, I have crossed referenced including the AA's P&D handbook (2013)which states the moth has only been found South of the Midlands, I live in Redditch, Worcestershire which is definitely the Midlands. According to what I know the moth is usually a secondary agent to the decline of Pops but there have been suggestions it could be a primary. So, has anyone more info about the moth and has anyone seen the moth or exit holes further North? Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

You can get the Tree Alert app and report things through that too. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Agree with Mr D, no brainier, I love climbing but if a MEWP can do the job it's my first thought. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Physio on the elbows, don't think the diameter of rope will help, grippy gloves will tho Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

You do, it's crazy, I've done 3 sessions/ days and covered the same unit twice, I could do the same units 5 times and get through CPC, as I understand. Tis quite an insight to our full time trucking buddies tho. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

I think you have got to get the roots out intact, just like dandelions, any remnants in the soil will grow again, you must have damp site, mare's tail loves wet/damp. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Hi, my mum has had success by slitting the bark on an apple tree and placing the seed in, I'm trying at the mo but just pushed the seeds into crevices, time will tell. I've seen mistletoe growing on hawthorn, apple, poplar and Norway maple here in the Midlands. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Hi, they should be ripe from about now and well into mid September,there are several planted on some local housing estates round here and I just wait til they start dropping to the ground,sooo tasty fresh,enjoy your bounty. Word of warning,the green husk which you have to break open will dye your fingers black Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Our courgettes are doing really well too,outdoors. Impressed with watermelon,when did you sow those? Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Outside,try late lettuce varieties,radish. Too late for potato,plant now for spring/summer harvest,garlic,onion,kale,purple sprouting broccoli( my mum just gave me some kale and PSB plants she bought from B and Q,£1 for 12 plants,bargain) Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

can't beat home grown,aubergine,cucumber and toms grown in a greenhouse,delicious! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Same here,lol,most dinners consist of courgette,tomato and French beans,love it:) Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Must admit,bad spelling does bug me a lot. If I don't know how to spell a word I just check it in my dictionary(book or app) or as you suggest use spell check. Surprisingly,I know quite a few people who cannot spell very well but will spell words phonetically and must admit it does make me wonder at the spelling of certain words. Not come across double z instead of d tho( though ) Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Hi Ben, could be fire blight,pears are susceptible to this. I'd pick off the black leaves and bin them,don't compost them,and maybe give the tree a weekly spray of diluted liquid seaweed(buy it neat) and/or a liquid fertiliser.The seaweed solution is very good,I use it on all my garden plants,including two apple trees,a regular fine spray really gives them a boost making them less prone to any infection. Hope this helps your pear Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Don't see why a rock harness should hold you back for recs,tree harnesses are a bit more substantial to carry heavier gear. For confidence "slow and low",don't go climbing around anything too big or high,keep it simple for now until you feel confidant to move on,just keep practicing mate and you'll get there Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Hi guys, I'm posting on behalf of my work partner who would like some work in Munich in the near foreseeable,if anyone has or knows any tree work companies over there then any info would be much appreciated. My mate has his 38/39 cs tickets plus MEWP and in house training such as first aid,H+S,COSHH etc. He has 9 yrs climbing/ groundie exp and full driving licence. Danke my friends Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

has it finished,crashed again or is my laptop playing up? can't seem to get past page 8,its gone quiet!