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  1. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hey 'Skyhuck', hope yer well! Forgive me if I've misunderstood here but if the tree in question is in a CA and is being removed under the DDD (now DD of course, i.e. no dying anymore) exemption then there is a legal duty to replace it. I think that's what it say at 9.14 (116) above. Godda a feelin I've got the worng ed of teh stick ere so I'll dash... Take care. Paul
  2. AA Teccie (Paul)
    'Check-a-trade', interestingly I've just had a look at the website and it's good to see 'Tree Surgery' has it's own separate listing and isn't included in the 'Gardening' section...PHEW! At home the 'Buy with Confidence' scheme administered by the County Council Trading Standards gets radio coverage, unfortunately tho it lists tree surgery under gardening...perhaps I should drop them a line! Another idea / thought, unbelievably our central heating boiler, whihc was installed just 12months ago, received a birthday card last week from the plumber(?) who installed it and guess what, it reminded the bolier it needs a service. Made me laugh but more importnatly from the plumbers point of view it made me call him and book a service. Not suggesting there's a direct equivalent for us but maybe hedge trimming is an annual task and we could send a polite letter saying to contact you if they need help this year...dunno? Good luck and I hope things pick up soon for everyone. Cheers.. Paul
  3. AA Teccie (Paul)
    James, thank you, that's really nice to hear. The AA are very keen to do more stuff 'up north', and hopefully at an affordable price, but these events do need supporting to make sure they run so if you have contact with others who may also be interested please do let them know. Many thanks and look forward to meeting you there..hopefully! Paul
  4. AA Teccie (Paul)
    ..I hope so as i'd be great to put faces to names! A quick 'heads up' if I may regarding this inaugural event see ARBFest for more info. Many thanks for reading.. Paul
  5. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Ya'll get to meet me there....right that's that then eh, event cancelled, ha! Should be an intersting event, kinda combined CPD + 'jolly', a new venture for the AA but hopefully will be well supported and received. One can but try. Cheers all n have a good weekend Paul PS What's that golden glowing thing in the sky?!
  6. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Indeed it is as others have said and, ideally, I would get it inspected, i.e. 'thorough examination', rather than 'tested' prior to use. Provided you've had it stored in clean and dry place it should be fine. Take it easy comin back. Paul
  7. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Is it S. aria 'Majestica' maybe....or maybe not knowin my tree id! Paul
  8. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Have you had a look here Cranes in Arboriculture - Towards an Industry Standard By all accounts David Robinson is both very knowledgeable and helpful on the subject. Sorry I know very little about crane work so I'll leave it to the experts. Good luck. Paul
  9. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Congratulations and well done to three new, small business, 'ARB Approved Contractors' in Norfolk, namely; 1. Mr Tree Ltd (Nick Perks) 2. Norfolk Trees (Ashley Barnes) 3. South Norfolk Tree Services (Simon Giller) The 'pruning' bar certainly went up a few notches during this week. Excellent work guys and thank you for supporting the 'ArbAC' scheme. Cheers all.. Paul
  10. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi there, yeah, sorry about that, don't worry tho as we're actually around at the 'old' place this week and all post is to be forwarded anyway...no problemo! Sadly won't see me at Taunton, I think my colleague Simon Richmond is doing that event. I'm at Callington (Cornwall) on 4th July. Hope you enjoy the seminar and find it useful (I'm sure you will.) Cheers, Paul
  11. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Tom, As there is no current provider for this service to the arb industry I am in the process of applying for the Association to become such. Hence, watch this space. Cheers n have a good weekend Paul
  12. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi all, hope yer well. Are you looking for an oportunity to 'benchmark' your arboricultural knowledge, perhaps if your thinking of the 'ARB Approved Contractor' manager role, or considering the 'Professional Tree Inspection' (PTI) course, or wondering if the new 'ARB level 4' would benefit/improve your arb technical knowledge? If so why not join me at Myerscough College on Wed. 2nd May on the AA 'Arboricultural Knowledge' event, a one day taster / 'sign-post' course (see Arboricultural Knowledge for further info.) PLEASE complete and submit the training course booking form below, by the end of play tomorrow (Fri. 13th April), to assure your place. Thanks and hope to see you there. Cheers.. Paul PS You'll note it's worth considering membership at Ordinary level (£55) to qualify for a significant discount on this, and any future, AA courses. aa_training_booking_form_010212.pdf
  13. AA Teccie (Paul)
    From an 'ARB Approved Contractor' perspective CS41 is a 'must have' and CS40 a 'nice to have'. Critically tho you should get some dismnatling and rigging expereice under your belt before you go forward with the assessment in order to give yourslef a better chance of showing real competence. trouble is the training / assessment process often doesn't easily accomodate that approach but I would say it's more importnat for CS41, and CS32, than any others. Good luck.. Paul PS Employability = CS41.
  14. AA Teccie (Paul)
    All depends how hard you wnat to push this I guess but you could mention the DETR publciation 'Tree Preservation Orders - A Guide To The Law And Good Practice' (March 2000) which states: Accessibility of TPOs 3.49 A TPO is a charge on the land on which the trees are situated, and as such should be recorded promptly in the local land charges register.41 The LPA are required to make a copy of the TPO available at their offices for public inspection at all reasonable hours, free of charge.42 In the Secretary of State's view, LPAs should also be able to let members of the public know, over the telephone, whether or not particular trees are the subject of a TPO or situated in a conservation area within 48 hours. You could also mention the Local Government Ombudsman IF it's a regular occurence. Otherwsie just sit back and wait for the call...with your client getting increasingly frustrated! Cheers.. Paul
  15. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi there, There is no 'national database' of TPOs but many councils do put them on-line so worth checking. IF they've recently purchased the property then the LA land search should have disclosed a TPO but would not a Conservation Area whihc affords the tree the same protection...albeit only for 6 weeks one a notification to remove or pruned is lodged with the LPA. To be sure you need to speak to the planning dept. and if the tree officer is absent someone else should be able to check as the 'blue book' (indicates 48hrs for a response.) Good luck.. Paul
  16. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Cherry Laurel giving off cyanide gas when chipped / shredded...apparently. See Prunus laurocerasus, cherry laurel - THE POISON GARDEN website Another one to steer clear of. Paul
  17. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Chinese Varnish Tree (the clue being in the botanicla name of Toxicodendron vernicifluum) was reported a few years ago in the HSE bulletin below and causes very similar phytotoxic reactions as above. One to steer clear of..! Paul PS London PLane leaf hairs, in early summer, and Leylandii sap can also be problematic. arboc06.pdf
  18. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Manual of Wood Decay in Trees see Manual of Wood Decays in Trees NOT because the AA supply it BUT because it's a bloomin good book and it wasn't til I read the section, and viewed the very 'user friendly' illustrations, on how the different decay types affect the wood structure that I really understood this...despite years of previous study (but then maybe I'm just a 'numpty'...comments on a postcard?, ha!) happy reading.. Paul
  19. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Awww, did no-one read mine previoulsy posted (and with a summary doc of major changes)...boo hoo! Paul
  20. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Marco, As Terry (BTW 'hello mate, hope you're well!') has said the level 4 arb will indeed serve you well in your present and future career in arb as it will both give you a much better understanding of the practices you are currently undertaking (making an assumption you're a craftsperson currently) and is alos the entry level qual, in effect, for tree surveys etc. later. Go frit whilst you can...enjoy! Paul
  21. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Nope, not that I'm aware of. Hence the current 2009 Regs., and presumably everything before that as applicable, are still relevant. Paul
  22. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi all, Someone mentioned this info was particularly useful, I know "that's a first!" (ha), and hence as you may have missed it first time round I've resent it. Cheers all.. Paul
  23. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Listen in to hear Nick Potts talking about the AA 3ATC climbing events...not to be missed! Cheers.. Paul
  24. AA Teccie (Paul)
    HI all, Just a quick 'heads up' to say we're back on the road, not quite 'Max n Paddy' tho, at South of England showground on Wed. 27th June 2012. Will post more later. Hope yer all well n enjoyin the sunshine.. Cheers.. Paul
  25. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Indeed, many LPAs now show these 'on-line' as Conservation Areas have much wider implications than just trees, i.e. buidlings and structures. To some degree sounds like you've been subjecetd to an over-zealous planning 'admin-er'...perhaps a previous Doctors receptionist...ooops! Speak with your TO...nicely, n I'm sure you get it sorted. Good luck.. Paul

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