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    !! I'm in Austria and haven't got my copy yet! Look forward to reading.
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    Yeah as long as it can be identified and is in serviceable condition. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    I'm aware this is a relatively regular question for people and rather than starting a new thread i thought id post here. I'm looking to compare prices of Loler inspectors to provide prices per kit (basic kit) in the South east. We are located in East Sussex and previously have used an old employee to carry out the testing who is now unavailable. I've seen that FR Jones does this for which i have a price. We have approx 10-15 kits dependent on season and subcontractors including rigging kit which we normally do on a 6month cycle with the other kits. Are there any other qualified/experienced inspectors that can provide and idea of costs. We would ideally like a service where regular 6monthly inspection were booked in advance i.e after each inspection. possibly with the option of collection/delivery Look forward to your replies.
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    Just catching up with your replies guys very useful! I'm thinking that with the clear column of decay forming in the stem here and the location of the tree I may revisit my recommendation and fell? Also re visit site to see what's going on on the tree behind which I'm sure I looked at, (think it's a trick of the camera lense and not I. Cuticularis lol! ). Thanks again Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Fail, that's what I meant, got mixed up. The ashes close by have hispidus so this makes sense. They have also had failures there too so I'll have a careful think here. Cheers Mr H Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    I organised some takedown to leave as monoliths in a wood adjoining a development and really struggled to get the lads to do "messy cuts" as they called them. By the end of it they were on board though. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Combined ID+ management Assistance with significance of this one would be great. I think it may be Innonotus dryadeus on a Beech tree. The tree was showing signs of dieback. Another tree surgeon performed 2m reduction and 10% thin two years ago. Reasonably vigorous response to the prunning considering it was a wee bit hard. However there is a section of necrotic bark surrounding a branch pruning wound with allot of fibre buckling on the opposite side. The customer has concerns as the previous tree surgeon did a good job of relaying that it was disease but didn't got too much into a long term plan. I. E retention/future work or any would even be required. The tree is in a very exposed part of town by the coast. I'm thinking I will thin it out again and try to correct any strange re-growth from the previous reduction. Thoughts welcome. Cheers. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    I'm not the TM police.... Or am i Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    I see, very good. Off topic questions over 😃 Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
  10. Arborowen
    Of topic I know but what speed is the road? I'm surprised nothing is being done to control the traffic. You did well to get it down. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Thanks for the comments guys I'll have a think and probably recommend mulching and adding an ericacious fertilizer. The lawn has not been spiked to my knowledge and clients say no sign of any fungal fruiting bodies but we all no that's still not meaning it's not there but a good start. Cheers for all your help. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Hi interested in some opinions about what might be going on with this mag. Chalk soil well draining, tree has stood for at least 30years the clients knows of but is likely older. The tree started dieing back over the last 3-5years. Appears to be stressed. One guess could be the very hot dry summers and very wet winters? At the location the tree is in the soil horizon is extremely thin. Could this be causing root desecation in the summer and suffocation in winter? I'm not sure if mags are susceptible to lime-induced chlorosis. Possibly water washing down from the bridle way be changing the PH of the soil? I'm lost here :-$ Thoughts welcome. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Well said. :-D Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
  14. Arborowen
    Cable Bracing complete, let's hope there won't be any fires! ;-) Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    It's just not an issue Jomoco. If that was to happen the fire would likely render the tree heavily damaged, which would mean a heavy reduction or removal. But if you looking for it here it is: You win, your right, steel is better. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Your the boss Mr H, I will be assuming a passive position while I educate myself on the validity of Mr Jomocos statements. Feel free to continue without me. I will post pics of the possibly questionable COBRA installation once completed. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Age does not necessarily indicate wisdom. I think we all need to calm down and agree to disagree. To summerise: - Both systems have their merits - Each system should be prescribed based on the local average conditions, pests, and any other foreseeable damaging factor. - Synthetics systems are date tagged and are subject to inspection every 2-4 years. (I'm not sure of a recommended inspection interval for steel cabling there must be one?) - Different continents have differing recommendations for trees, yes I can confirm fire does exist in the UK however only in some areas and is definitely not a factor in urban areas. As OP I feel I have gained what I intended to from this thread, and as entertaining as it might be to see this progress further I think I will ask admin to close this thread now. Thank you all O Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
  18. Arborowen
    I'm sure enjoying this. Keep it up guys. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    I sense that this is upsetting you Jomoco. Cable and cobra are very different systems from what I can see and cobra is not a replacement for sewing up a tree with steel. But I'm my world when a tree is that messed up in an area that it's likely to pose a hazard its time to say by by. It is a wonder my client is paying for any kind of Bracing to tbh. The economy here and the way people value trees usually means the cheapest option is selected. I can see your point regarding the potential threat of nibblers and it may well be something to consider in the future, however for this site & the this particular tree It's just not a big deal. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    I did assess the likely hood of this as the tree is in a central urban area with no connecting habitats/wildlife corridors I decided the risk of this is slim. Couple this with the fact that the Bracing is only designed for periods of extreme winds to help the copy cope not hold it together and I'm perfectly happy with its use. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Hi guys, unfortunately no pics but I have attached the Cobra tree brace pamphlet that came with my 8T kit today. This little fella has allot more detail about some of the specifics for all of the different kits. Enjoy. Cobra tree bracing.pdf
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    OT but I received the NHBS catalog it's awesome! Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
  23. Arborowen
    Beautiful calipers :-) wish I had some sites like this B-) Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
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    Thanks Jonesie, ill take a look. Your right to Jomoco. However as its a job yet to be carried out for a mega land owner in South of england not sure how they'd feel. I'll see if I can covert-ify some photos. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app
  25. Arborowen
    Hi there. Wondering if this is the right place to post this? Wasn't sure. I'm after some more in depth Cobra tree brace literature. I understand the installation and basic principles but want to make sure I'm prescribing (and installing) the correct style. I have a large limb to brace on a tree that's been braced using traditional methods which have aged badly, (if they were ever sufficient.) I'm thinking a static support rather than one with give. Any assistance from people with more advanced knowledge than my own would be fantastic. Cheers Sent from my GT-I9295 using Arbtalk mobile app

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