Tom Mabbutt

Ah, nice one been looking for this!

Pretty sure its chamaecyparis.

I'm sure Karl Urban was wearing them in the new Judge Dredd film?

Ok for the money I spose, but my old cofra boots were awful, they were like sponges, feet were often soaked wet through on many occasions. Since I've tried Meindl Airstreams I won't be wearing anything else, well worth the extra money if you ask me.

I did the RFS online before I had acquired any experience in the industry, I was driven by the fact that I needed to get out of my old job badly. Managed to pass with a merit...best thing I did too, set me right up. Its true that you need discipline, but if the subject interests you and you really want it you'll find the time. And I'm loving being an arborist now, best job in the world.

'Rigga', or 'Butch' if hes a big dog.

Also try MAGIC for maps with 'rural designations', 'habitat inventories' and such like.

Theres a pretty good template in this document mate: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/guidancenote12.pdf/$file/guidancenote12.pdf You're doing this for the online FdSc with Myerscough aren't you? Us full-timers did this before christmas. The more maps the better, got to; digimap, edina, cranfield soil resources to name a few, pretty good e-maps there.

The missus and I have just bought a 4m bell tent and 5kw woodburner, spent this Christmas in it...was toasty. Lovely waking up hearing the birds.

Snazzy.

Jeeez, what a weapon.

Hi all, I have Mondays and Fridays free for work in the North West / Preston area (grounding, climbing, forestry, ground clearance, tree inspecting/surveying). I've worked as a groundie/climber with the RHS and I have also got experience in commercial tree work. cs30, 31, 32, 38, 39, 41, CSCS Card, PA1PA6, C&G tractor & front loader, Lantra Mewp, Lantra Stumpgrinder, Lantra Hedgecutter, RFS Cert. Arb. RHS Cert. Arb. FdSc Arb. (award pending). Prof. Tree Inspection. Full clean driving license. also... Certificate in common-sense. Dedicated, hard working, reliable, enthusiastic, friendly, keen to learn with a good work ethic. References available if needed. Have my own transport, toppie and groundsaw, PPE and climbing kit. Cheers, Tom 07773676465 [email protected]

PM sent!

ha, arbtalk in the background...love it.

Hi, I’m a competent climber, groundie, surveyor/inspector looking for work. This is on a part-time basis as I am currently studying towards my FdSc Arb at Myerscough. I have Mondays and Wednesdays free. I am willing to travel for the right opportunity. Quals/experience:I have experience of the commercial arb sector and I have worked and trained with the Arb team at RHS Garden Wisley (the second most visited paid entry estate/gardens in the UK after Kew). I am competent, hardworking, and passionate about arboriculture. I have a safe, responsible and professional attitude to work. I also take pride my work. Cs30, cs31, cs32, cs38, cs39, cs41, C&G tractor & front loader, PA1 PA6aw, MEWP, Stumpgrinder, LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection, RHS Specialist Option Certificate in Arboriculture (Distinction), RFS Cert Arb, FdSc Arb (award pending), NVQ 3 Advice & Guidance. I have a full, clean driving licence, own PPE and climbing kit. Cv and references are available on request. Regards, Tom Mabbutt (Pm or contact via details below). [email protected] 07773676465

Hi, I’m a competent climber, groundie, surveyor/inspector looking for work. This is on a part-time basis as I am currently studying towards my FdSc Arb at Myerscough. I have Mondays and Wednesdays free. I am willing to travel for the right opportunity. Quals/experience:I have experience of the commercial arb sector and I have worked and trained with the Arb team at RHS Garden Wisley (the second most visited paid entry estate/gardens in the UK after Kew). I am competent, hardworking, and passionate about arboriculture. I have a safe, responsible and professional attitude to work. I also take pride my work. Cs30, cs31, cs32, cs38, cs39, cs41, C&G tractor & front loader, PA1 PA6aw, MEWP, Stumpgrinder, LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection, RHS Specialist Option Certificate in Arboriculture (Distinction), RFS Cert Arb, FdSc Arb (award pending), NVQ 3 Advice & Guidance. I have a full, clean driving licence, own PPE and climbing kit. Cv and references are available on request. Regards, Tom Mabbutt (Pm or contact via details below). [email protected] 07773676465

Hi, I’m a competent climber, groundie, surveyor/inspector looking for work. This is on a part-time basis as I am currently studying towards my FdSc Arb at Myerscough. I have Mondays and Wednesdays free. I am willing to travel for the right opportunity. Quals/experience:I have experience of the commercial arb sector and I have worked and trained with the Arb team at RHS Garden Wisley (the second most visited paid entry estate/gardens in the UK after Kew). I am competent, hardworking, and passionate about arboriculture. I have a safe, responsible and professional attitude to work. I also take pride my work. Cs30, cs31, cs32, cs38, cs39, cs41, C&G tractor & front loader, PA1 PA6aw, MEWP, Stumpgrinder, LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection, RHS Specialist Option Certificate in Arboriculture (Distinction), RFS Cert Arb, FdSc Arb (award pending), NVQ 3 Advice & Guidance. I have a full, clean driving licence, own PPE and climbing kit. Cv and references are available on request. Regards, Tom Mabbutt (Pm or contact via details below). [email protected] 07773676465

In additional to the great advice already given... If you havent' got a long additional strop like Caledonian Bob then it's often handy to haul up the end of your line and tie another basic climbing system with either a prusik or blakes, etc. This can then be thrown over a branch more directly above you and the branch you're walking on, having these two separate anchor points in different parts of the crown will give you much more stability and give you more confidence. It can be time consuming but can really save the day when you've got a bit of disco leg on a branch that isn't too friendly. Additionaly, re-directs are a cheap addition to your kit that can also be useful from time to time during tricky branchwalks, they're quick to install too: http://www.rescueresponse.com/store/media/newsletter/techtips/redirects1a.jpg courtesy of the 'Tree Climbers Companion'. Good luck, Tom

TOP TIP: Use denture cleaning tablets to clean out your drinks bottles, work perfectly and cost a fraction of the Camelbak/Sigg bottle cleaning tablets. They're normally only about a quid for 30-odd.

I'm a dab-hand with a set of crayons and some paper.

snazzy pad that.

Save a few bob and check out military surplus stores for secondhand rucksack/kit bags (min 65lt I'd say) instead of the Stein bag.

Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia', one of my faves.