Peter Marsh
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The two tree rule comes from AFAG and I feel in this situation, from what you describe, it is being implemented in its literal meaning more than likely by individuals not familiar with or from a practical arb / forestry environment.
In my view, working as a party of two in this aspect would be acceptable, as only one felling operation is being undertaken. This is the critical part. Two felling operations in the same area need to be a minimum of two tree lenghs. You are working as a team of two undertaking one felling operation at a time. Personally I would prefer this rather than two individuals working possible several hundred yards apart. This could be classed as lone working. I would detail this on the site specific risk assessment. Hope this helps.
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Hello, yes probably muck forks are what you are referring too:001_smile: All the best
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Is the £100 per tree from the local farmer!. Fairly typical, will Probably not be fully insured, not have the right training or competency and ask for a risk assessment and method statement, won't have a clue what you are talking about.
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Hello, never assume the LV is insulated, in general they are not, besides, you will not know the integrity of the cable covering or the stability of the fixing to the poles or service, Network Operators would normally insist on an outage for this type of work.
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Hello, not really sure any level of membership to the AA is really worth it!!!! I am however, willing to be convinced.