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More and more councils req reductions specified in meters reduced now. Depends how big tree is. They will want to know m reduced for height as well as width

If you look at the 1st picture, you will see that 2 remaining branches are growing close together at a narrow angle, the branch that has come off would have been in the same position as a group of 3. As the branches grow they get thicker, between the 3 branches, there is really nowhere for it to go so it becomes "included" into the joint. This to a degree weakens the joint and pushes it apart and as the tree moves in the wind it tends to open the joint, then you get water and debri entering into the joint and then decay ( you can see the grey staining in your picture this has been going on for a whilst). Then along comes the wind and rain and branch lets go. Others will be along later with a clearer explanation than mine. The single branch could be removed, but I fear that the 2 remaining leaders are starting to split, I would get someone local to have a look. Some will say fell and replant. As a rule branch unions at 45-75 degrees are the strongest

Not sure on the oak branch drop, more of a factor is the poor branch union structure and included bark, coupled with the recent rain and has it been windy/strong gusts.

Because you can

I will stick to my 1970 and 71, 2 door range rovers, does that make me a c**t as well

Maybe i'm a tight scot living near aberdeen. But If you've got that sort of outlay coming up I would not be spending that sort of money on a truck, until the cheque for the works start coming in. Maybe it just me.

Never bothered farmers in the past with gang rollers before they got superduper hydraulic folding ones.

Never doubted that you did

If you know how

Tried to upload again, let me know if they are there , thanks

You trying to double the value of the saw?☺️

I use stihl hiflex but only buy them when heavily discounted. They are not the best for durability but do for me, conny hedge reductions is hard on them as is short stropping the chainsaw in the tree

Stretch air are made by pfanner

A new rope is much easier to splice than one that has been climbed on a lot is what Tommy is on about.

I reckon that it is Phellinus igniarius (L.) Quél. - Willow Bracket. Can anyone confirm or deny this.

Just horrible to chip always spitting bits back at you. Good practice for all the ashes to come

See 1st post

Is that the new one for lone workers

Is this the new improved version

Eh

Gray, Never a good time.

Much the same just bigger and heavier

Best part of a day on my own with engine crane and trolley jack. Did the clutch 18mths ago took engine out to do much easier as gravity helping you and easier lump to move around/balance. The gearbox/transfer box is bloody awkward to line up correctly with engine from underneath if you don't have the correct cradle

Landrover's gearbox, reverse gear locking up, recon one ordered from ashcrofts.