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  1. AA Teccie (Paul)
    So as "not to burn bridges" as you never know what the future holds, albeit I'm sure your mate wouldn't want to go back to this employ n I hope he doesn't have to, but I would suggest he simply write to / email the ex-employer saying he has taken competent advice and will look forward to receiving his pay in the usual way (without, ideally, getting into an argument or baiting the issue.) Cheers, Paul
  2. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Sorry, "wakey, wakey Paul", the Royal Highland Centre (next door to Edinburgh Airport.) Cheers.. Paul
  3. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Great news...sorry its a bit further south for you but the venue, the Royal Highland Centre, is already booked. In order to secure the minimum numbers (circa 8-10) we need people to book online so the system registers delegates (this also ensures we don't miss / forget anyone and the certificates of attendance are correct)hence could I trouble you to do so using the link in the previous email. Thanks again n hopefully others will attend so we can "run it" Paul
  4. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Sorry, last one, fer now...BUMP for this ARB Approved Contractor Workshop! This is at Tim Kirk's place in Holmfirth Arboricultural Association - Course Detail Cheers, Paul
  5. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi, sorry, me again. Just to complete the 'trio' of posts here, and because this follows the BS3998 seminar, i.e. "the next day", should anyone wish to attend both (this one is FoC of course AND if you apply for assessment within 3 months of the workshop date you qualify for 25% discount on the initial assessment fee...worth a min. of £125.00 +VAT.) So, for further info n booking see Arboricultural Association - Course Detail Cheers Paul
  6. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi all, if you missed the BS3998 roadshow event we did back in 2011/12, OR you feel a refresher would be useful, then please come along and join me. This seminar is more interactive than the original roadshow event, including a tree work specification exercise, and includes a review of standard and its current use. If this is of interest please see Arboricultural Association - Course Detail for further information and booking. Thanks Paul
  7. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi all, SORRY for late notice here but if you're available and wish to find out more please do come and join me for an informative day not just about the ARB Approved Contractor Scheme but what 'compliance' means in a broad sense. For further info n booking see Arboricultural Association - Course Detail Hoping to see you there Paul
  8. AA Teccie (Paul)
    don't be like that...just wanted you to have something to look forward to now APF has finished n no more shows this year.
  9. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi all, just an early "heads-up" if you're in post 'arb fair' blues mode after the APF (which of course happens again in 2018.) Cheers, n hope yer well.. Paul
  10. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hahaha, was waiting for that one
  11. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Bottom line, albeit in possession of the facts in case it gets silly at any stage, if you wanna forge a relationship with your LPA / TO then hone your systems to align with theirs is what I would suggest and hopefully a "win, win" situation for you, them and your client will be the outcome. Cheers.. Paul (he diplomat )
  12. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Jane, it sounds like the trees have outgrown their usefulness / space and removal, and ideally replacement but with something smaller, would be the best option all round...perhaps one per year for budgeting purposes. In order to get the best control to avoid the 'suckers' problems colleagues have mentioned I'd drill and poison the tree prior to removal, do it very quickly now as nearing end of growing season, drill n apply it to the cambium layer (just under the bark) and then treat the stump the same way ideally prior to removal / grinding. Thereafter if any suckers appear, which they probably will, selectively spray them too. Poplars can be very difficult to fully remove and make take several years and a few goes. Good luck, Paul...adding his ten'penneth PS Personally, with Pops, I wouldn't go down the pruning / reduction option as this is likely to create future management problems...again as colleagues have mentioned.
  13. AA Teccie (Paul)
    What form should a section 211 notice take? A section 211 notice does not have to be in any particular form. It may be helpful to use the standard application form for work to trees protected by an Order (available from the Planning Portal) as a section 211 notice, but the authority cannot insist on this. Section 211 notices | Planning Practice Guidance Paul
  14. AA Teccie (Paul)
    In theory maybe, but not really in practice. Cheers..
  15. AA Teccie (Paul)
    IME R. Frisia suckers far less than the ordinary R. pseudoacacia and I'm not aware of it being a particular problem. Tree roots are entirely opportunistic and if they encounter an area of soil with favorable growth conditions, including moisture from leaking drains etc., they will exploit it and often drain incursion, of an exiting defect, occurs. There is some evidence to indicate regular 'hard' pruning can be effective in reducing the impact of tree root systems but its not conclusive and essentially involves the tree being managed as a pollard...this may be viable / appropriate in your garden. Regards.. Paul
  16. AA Teccie (Paul)
    DBH, strictly speaking, is a forestry mensuration term for measuring volumes of timber and is taken at 1.3m above ground level. This is often done using a specific DBH tape which has standard metric scale on one side, so you can measure 1.5 'agl' (above ground level) and then the other side looks like inches but is in effect 3.142 cm (Pi). Hence when you wrap it around the stem/truck you read off the diameter (be sure you know where to actually measure to on the tape as not always the end of it.) In 'arb', and in particular trees in relation to construction context (BS5837 etc) we measure 'stem diameter' and at 1.5m rather than 1.3m (in nursery production I think they measure 'girth', not diameter, at 1.0m ) Lastly, "tip of the day", instead of having to measure 1.3 or 1.5m agl every time measure it on you and then simply hold the tape at that height (fro me its about the Adams Apple in my throat.) Cheers.. Paul
  17. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hmmm, depends how you interpret the PUWER regs, which is a statutory instrument, i.e. tis the law. Reg 9 talks about training n uses the word "should have" in relation to chainsaw qualifications, essentially meaning must...at least that's my interpretation. In reality it all falls down when it comes to enforcement by the "workplace police", i.e. the HSE, due to lack of resources and, as other have said, is only really likely to become an issue in the event of an incident or accident unfortunately. Also, and again as others have mentioned, your insurers may choose to place importance on your training / "tickets" / qualifications in the event of a claim and, for instance, if it involving something going wrong whilst rigging and you don't have CS41 (level 3 qual - "aerial tree rigging") it could get difficult. Just my thoughts / views on the matter. Cheers.. Paul
  18. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hmmm, I guess the 'biggie' with L. Cypress is Phytophthora (see attached), well certainly the most current issue...that I'm aware of. Obviously as with all cypresses you get "inner-foliage" browning through being shaded out but new growth but if its external, and prevalent, its more likely to be something like Phyto. Paul FCPH-PL-02-2014.PDF
  19. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Oh dear, this could/will backfire...but hopefully not. Earlier on someone mentioned that, in order to undertake aerial treework because you cant do what you need to from ground level (straight fell etc), you have to 'consider' the use of a MEWP first...which is technically correct. However, aside from personal preferences, and the "use it or lose it" brigade for pro-tree climbing who do indeed have a very valid point, this is both about compliance with the Work at Height Regs...BUT, more specifically, the arboricultural industry code of practice (ICOP for Arboriculture - Tree Work at Height) an important document than you may not be aware of (copy attached.) The document is not 'anti-tree climbing' at all but what is seeks to do is develop a framework for managers planning and organizing tree work at height so it can be done in the most safe and effective manner (see p.24, 2nd column...I think you'll like it.) Cheers.. Paul ICoP_TreeWorkAtHeight-090215.pdf
  20. AA Teccie (Paul)
    STOP IT NOW....or there'll be an eruption (nearly said summat else there!)
  21. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Surprisingly not Stuart Leith at Ayrshire Tree Surgeons, funnily enough, and an ARB Approved Contractor, also "funnily enough" , might also be interested. Give him a bell 01475 670327 We do have a Scottish Branch of the Arb Assoc but it tends to be Perth / Edinburgh'centric mainly based on the location of the branch officers and, I guess, the AA members. This of course may be both too far, and too formal, for what you are looking for but perhaps bear it in mind anyway. Cheers fer now n hope you get something off the ground...forgive the pun. Paul
  22. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Maybe, ask around. I wholly acknowledge your point about "travelling south" and the additional cost and time etc and hence we are happy to "come north" but it has to be viable. Best thing for people to do really is to register an interest in a ROLO course in Scotland with Tiff at Head Office and she'll manage it ([email protected]) Cheers.. Paul
  23. AA Teccie (Paul)
    I could be persuaded to get a hire car and come up to Perth but again it depends on numbers. I don't think we've tried to run the ROLO course before but others we've had to cancel unfortunately. Paul
  24. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi there, Certainly I'm very happy to deliver a course in Scotland, the Royal Highland Showground is a convenient venue being next door to the airport, but the challenge is getting enough people to commit...really need a min. of 8 and ideally 10 (max. 12) Any thoughts? Cheers.. Paul
  25. AA Teccie (Paul)
    In relation to branches, and "abatement of a nuisance", I think Lemon v Webb is a case often cited and Mynor's talks about it in detail from p.83 onwards in his The Law of Trees, Forests and Hedgerows book (very expensive book I know but hopefully your local library, or college library, might be able to help.) Cheers.. Paul

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