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I heard recently that the seeds/berries are edible, may be a different species of Rhus though... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Yes private mail. If you click on the users name you should have the option Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Hmm, I'm sure no one has ever disrupted communication unlawfully for their own benefit... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Seems the Europa server is currently unavailable. I'll try again later Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

On my way over now... I don't think it is our government being stupid, but rathet run behind the scenes by those with real power and ulterior motives. No good at all! Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

It is disgusting. I recently attended a talk on the matter by a prof. Tim Deere-Jones; what a clever hippy he is! A specialist in radioactivity in the marine environment, he has extensively been in involved in written papers on similar situations all over the place. Much of his mention of all kinds of isotopes and different radioactive elements and their individual characteristics once released into the wider environment went over my head to be honest. However some key points were (and no I can't remember exact figures or names!) - the original 'nuclear safety group' created a hypothesis on the activity of radioactive material in the environment in the early 50's, around a decade later it was admitted that it was a false hypothesis. An experiment. But it was ok, because they learnt 'a lot' from the huge lie. - the current safe limits etc are based on this very old, and admitted false hypothesis. - less than half of the radioactive elements released by the magnox dissolution process have been studied in any significant scientific detail. - there is no safe lower limit when it comes to radioactivity. High exposure causes big problems, low exposure causes low levels of cell damage- over time these accumulate. -very little testing/monitoring has ever been done on the behaviour and mobility of these radioactive elements in the environment, and most of what has been done has been funded and released by the very industry which stands to make millions from the 'right results'- and which also has a poor track of telling the truth. So, the 'facts' put forward by the pro nuclear organisations are based on little more than 'massaged data' and guess work based on a decades old false hypothesis. - previous case history (such as Sellafield) has shown the radioactive material can travel hundreds of miles and accumulate in higher levels elsewhere. Mud/silt (which the Blackwater has lots of!) can adsorbe large amounts of it. -given Bradwells location inland with shallow slow moving water over silt/mud, rather than on a headland with fast moving deep water over sand, it is a poor location for radioactive discharge. - a bigger issue than the relatively low levels in the water is spray from the water surface and in particular, aerosol spray (finer droplets), which in effect concentrates the levels of radioactivity, and carries them inland for potentially several miles. It then settles on crops/washing/is inhaled etc. In this way radiation above expected normal levels (note there is no 'safe' level) has been found in house dust 10 miles from other magnox sites (in Scotland I think). - in floods a few years ago in Wales, sediment deposits miles inland from the sea tested positive for radioactive elements from Sellafield, 100s of miles away. It was suggested by the testers that sediments deposited in Somerset recently ought to be tested by the EA, they didn't. - some of the people most likely to be affected by this dumping are those living some distance from the source. Apologies I can't be more specific, I should have taken notes. But as you can tell, there are many different reasons not to do this. The only reason that it is happening is that it saves the nuclear industry a lot of money over storing the fuel element debris (fed) in large quantities in sealed bins on site. The more cynical among us may speculate long term this method frees up enough storage space at Bradwell to take fed from other sites- more discharge, more profit... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Look and sound good. Unfortunately I don't do face twitter. Could be worth speaking to the local delicatessen - they love this sort of thing round here. Or tourist/gift shops, sold as locally produced choc - very 'in' at the moment. Best of luck to him! Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Damaged trees, decay and fungi are an integral aspect of a healthy woodland. How long do people actually stand within falling distance of the trees as they pass by, total of 1/2 hour, 1 hour a month? In stormy weather? Would the trees even make it down or get hung up on others? I see nothing of concern in the pictures. Of course the only way to be sure is to see them up close though... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

I can happily report that as well as a very reasonable price the real coffee, home made cakes and sarnies were delicious! Both Sue and David are great speakers and very knowledgeable. Sue is particularly passionate (if slightly eccentric, in a good way) about bats, which really shines through in hear impressions of them. All in all a very worthwhile day and highly recommended. My thanks to them both... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Oh well, I'll report back on the course- the price is certainly right. Good luck with the prepping. Oh, did you fell that sycamore on the boundary yet? Always good to see the stump cut of a condemned tree Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Anyone else going to this tomorrow? If so say hello Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Pics... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Well, apparently if you have an interested 3 year old daughter you seize an opportunity! Set up a mini table, watch and learn. Hours of fascination, they are really quite incredible creatutes! Clean up the sticky spots, and then an ant free kitchen the next day. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Thanks for the link. I'll read it later when my power cut is over. I still feel 'international limits' do noy guarantee safety- especially where people are regularly consuming sea food, including shellfish (which are an area speciality) on a regular basis. Things like this tend to accumulate over time... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Phaeoleus schweinitzii. Brown rot of heartwood, can lead to brittle fracture. Certainly worth a closer inspection, looks a sizable tree... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

It's a joke they can be allowed to discharge any radioactive waste of any kind here! A little about the Blackwater Estuary: this large site (1031 hectares) has a real variety of habitats, from mudflats, salt & grazing marsh, intertidal mudflats, to one of the largest reedbeds in Essex. This variety allows a large number of bird and invertebrate species to flourish. As the largest estuary in Essex, it is also a great place to get a real sense of coastal wilderness.In addition to being a National Nature Reserve, the Blackwater Estuary is recognised as internationally important and is designated a Special Protection Area (SPA), a Special Area for Conservation (SAC) and a Ramsar site (an internationally important wetland area). Taken from http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designations/nnr/1006650.aspx How can this possibly be legal!? Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Please help to stop the discharges of radioactivity into the environment and atmosphere of the Blackwater Estuary in Essex Petition Please sign this, and if you do Facebook/tweet things share it. Bradwell power station is imminently going to start discharging a new type of radioactive waste into the River Blackwater - a sensitive, protected, marine environment. This can be nothing but bad!!! Please sign and share! Many thanks... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Good idea, could still speed things up at least that way Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Cheers TCD- mileage around 70, 000 RedMF, it's already with the insurers. Damage to my car alone (bumper, lights, bonnet, wheel arches, rad, and who knows what other little mounts etc) would mean I'd be better off scrapping it- I needed a bigger car with baby number 3 due in October anyway. As we are both with the same insurer the is talk of a non determined liability to speed things along - but on principle I want to be clear Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Spot on with location. Police were called by the other driver, but as they didn't actually witness the accident happen I'm not sure how much use their accident report will be. The other driver doesn't deny failing to give way, but claims I was travelling too fast as I couldn't stop in time?! Ludicrous if you ask me, no airbags deployed and his car didn't shunt sideways at all. I'm hoping the insurance company will use a little bit of common sense. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Hi all, anyone happen to have a recent version of the above guide? Currently dealing with an insurance write off and would like an idea of what I should accept price wise. I'd be interested in the guide price for a 2001 Rover 25 1.4l petrol. To top it off after calling me to apologise, he has told the insurance company he thinks it was my fault! The pics are surely enough to leave no doubt in the assessors mind, aren't they? Cheers all... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

Arboricultural mortgage and insurance user group, or something similar... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

I believe vanadium is a metallic element, so I imagine it would have many uses. Many fungi are capable of absorbing heavy metals, hence you should never eat fungi growing roadside... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

The Highlands are certainly a special place. I've only been once, when I was in my late teens, and I'd love to go back to see it. I think with increased knowledge I'd appreciate it a lot more than I did then. My main concern then was hiking, sleeping under canvas and somewhat more 'recreational activities' - certainly not arb fung hunting and ancient tree/forest lusting - shame on me! Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app

What about setting up some kind of regular training event/volunteer based 'ancient tree rescue squad'? With the right guidance highly valued, ecological important veteran trees under management with tight/none existent budgets could be helped into their next stage of senescence and teach those who want to learn in the process. Maybe the ATF or similar would want to be involved? Sent from my GT-I9100 using Arbtalk mobile app