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Glad to know its not just me having problems downloading it. I emailed them on Sunday and still have no reply?! Oh well, give it a day or two. Do you know if there are any major changes?
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Hamadryads book club "The body language of trees"
sloth replied to Tony Croft aka hamadryad's topic in Training & education
I have just finished re-reading my copy of this book from cover to cover for the first time in about 2 years. I've flicked through and referred to it lots, but reading it right through it's surprising how much more you take in. What a great resource it is! Some of the force equations are a bit of a head scratcher, but worth stopping and getting your head around. It's a few years old but still oh so true and relevant, could do with an update regarding decay detection methods, maybe to include picus, thermal imaging etc. Anyone who works with trees that hasn't read this yet, either buy a copy or stick your details on this list for a loan. You won't regret it, and it may just teach you something! -
Why might you want to do this?
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I have been known to, on the odd occasion
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I had an iPhone 3g when they were new and never had any real problems with it, poor signal though. Occasionally no signal, had to remove wipe and replace the sim card as O2 said it was static build up; I have my doubts! My workmates had them as well and they had nothing but grief with locking up and call cut offs. I'm convinced its the amount of cheap or free crappy apps they had, which I didn't. I have had my HTC desire for nearly two years now and it hasn't missed a beat. The other thing I think can mess with phones is the fillings from chain sharpening. I'll be sticking with HTC come upgrade time, I find them much more user friendly, and am not one for the vast amount of frankly pointless apps available on apple.
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Some pics would be good, but simply suckering does not mean there is basal decay or root problems. How does the crown look compared to other similar sized/placed alders in the area, any die back of twigs/shoots?
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Yep, and I can't download it, apparently there is 'a problem with this document' No help till Tuesday, ho hum....
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Just had a look on the bsi website and it says 5837:2012 is current, released on 30/04/12. That's in the future, so how can it be current?! To top it off it says 5837:2005 has been revised and withdrawn. To my knowledge 2012 is not in force yet. Have I, and my local council who are requesting '05 still, missed something!!!
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Not entirely sure what you're asking. Are you thinking the suckers are a sign of an issue with the main tree, which you would rather keep if it's not got issues?
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Not heard that before, any reference?
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I'm training another, not quite ready yet though!
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For other quality arb related books do a forum search for hamadryads bookclub
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Thought the thread title was a joke!
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Managing Trees with Decay & Dysfunction
sloth replied to David Humphries's topic in Tree health care
Scrubbed and then burnt a patch :eek: Joking aside, why did you excise (I guess this is what you mean) and cauterize the patch? Was there a bleed, if so caused by what? -
I've a place booked for the 26 April, like Hama says a review thread will be in order! I'll be traveling from Colchester via the A120 to Stansted if anyone en-route wants a lift
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/lopper-gets-stranded-up-tree/story-e6freuzi-1226319859648 Any further info? Article leaves a lot to the imagination!
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Escallonia looks to fit the bill the tree is an apple, don't know how that got included
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Looks nice
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Gnarley old tree, its not Colchester cemetery is it?
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Apparently there is a deadline for discount of tomorrow, although I expect (from past experience) a little leeway may be given if you express your interest. Be good to put a face to a name, and to anyone reading this the original post question remains....
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Rubbing branches - life the universe and everything
sloth replied to elicokiz's topic in General chat
1) not all rubbing branches of all species will join, I think in each case a decision should be based on the situation and whether joining is likely. It is possible sometimes to reduce loads or lever arms to reduce movement between the two members to allow them to join. This can be beneficial in the long run, allowing extra support to retain an otherwise dodgy branch. 2) never thought about that! -
Hamas big reduction/pruning thread!
sloth replied to Tony Croft aka hamadryad's topic in Picture Forum
Sounds scary. :eek: Care to elaborate? -
Happy birthday, be sure to have plenty of American
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Crappy phone pics in the dark, but waddaya reckon? Not too hot on shrubs...
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Fair enough, I wondered as it just sounded like a grassed field area...
