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  1. Arborowen
    How do you get on accuracy wise with the GPS on you WM handheld? Do you average positions while entering data and /or do you differentially correct location data after collection to achieve the fabled sub-metre accuracy?
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    I'm working on three reports I've used this method on this week. I'll see if I can upload some obscure final results of survey.
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    Re business usage there is a "business version" but because the DB is not being used directly as a salable item. We would just be using a csv exported and converted technically the app is not being sold or re-sold to make money.
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    Two major points here: First is that my final report wouldn't use Google earth or Google maps so no copyright issue. I'd use a vector OS tile purchased or the supplied topo or site plan in dxf supplied by client. The app just uses Google to visualise and record the location of trees. Second: gps is pointless. Gps in devices like phones and tablets not to be used to try to capture Tree Location. You will fail 11 times out of 10. The database app uses Google maps to manually see what Tree you are standing next to and select it based on you Know ING where you are standing. I.E you can see the Crown of the tree and the building corner etc. Unless you want to stand for ten minutes averaging every tree point. Or buy a trimble spike gps setup for 4k plus endless fiddling having to use Windows and then regretting it all. This little DB setup is pretty sweet with relatively little tech knowledge.
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    It's called memento database. And yes you sort of right the location outputs are.... None :-) Basically the only output is a csv file. To get the location data to a usable format I duplicate the csv strip out the survey data split the single cell location data into two cell with one value in each then upload the csv to a website that converts it to KML. I can then import it to autoCAD etc. The csv can be reformatted to a survey sheet in xls. Done.... Did I just Un-sell it to everyone :-D I guess you could say the draw back is needing to know some other stuff. But there certainly isn't that much to fiddle with if you know what your doing.
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    Oh yeah and it's free
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    I've discovered a way to use an Android database app for Tree surveying. Super accurate and 100% customisable. I've used my Nexus7 to do several surveys giving professional results. Even better none of this cloud/website rubbish. All the data is syncd to Google drive xls while you work. Which saves time writing up when your back in the office. Location data is added to each point by either using GPS(not great) or selecting the tree via Google satellite maps(100% accurate if you can orientate yourself). I'm fairly confident no one has realised this excellent application of this particular app and so far I can't really see a flaw!
  8. Arborowen
    No major visible defects....
  9. Arborowen
    Yes this would be one of the primary uses of the core. With a bit of practice I've found that you can see the transition between sound wood and decayed wood, one downside is that multiple cores may be needed to ascertain any pattern. In the case of a buttress root it could indicate the progress of decay upward into the stem or if a root were chased out ascertain the extent of internal decay distance but due to the invasive nature it's really not the best.
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    Thanks Jon, it does sound like the pine you speak of was rather well seen to by the PS. No brackets above ground level on mine. The fruit body is emanating from a historic abiotic wound presumably from their driveway resurfacing. So I wonder whether the decay may be in its infancy and we're only seeing fruit body growth due to the creation of a wound that the Fungi is taking advantage of, (air contact). I think it i was to increment bore I would keep it to one on the stem close to ground level to sample heartwood and maybe chase out some of the bigger roots and visually inspect them. Thanks for your reply.
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    Hi all I have two mature pine trees >30 foot located within a small verge between two driveways on a residential Street. I've found Heterobasidian annosum on one and Phaeolus schweinitzii on the other. To add to this in the recent winds limbs have fallen from both. Although I'm confident this is due to physical imperfections at larger branch unions rather than decay. I'm keen not to fell however I'm aware both are root decay/lower stem decay Fungi. What I'm thinking of is speccing some root /buttress investigation. Chase out some significant roots and increment bore to sample sound wood. Can anyone here indicate if this is something worth approaching? Or if the presence of these two guys is bad news and I should just fell? I know that increment boring isn't the favorite decay detection method. But it could yield pretty clear results here and really were probably looking at managed decline rather than indefinitely retaining. Look forward to hearing thoughts.
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    Juvenile phaeolus schweinitzii?? Mature ones close by on same group of trees, (Pinus sylvestris.) Looks to be growing from a severed root end. Potentially historic mechanical damage from Road works. I tried for the cross section this time David :-D promise not to burn this sample so soon :-P
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    This is the back of the little fella
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    See previous... Sorry
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    If its any consolation, its form in various sections was almost polymorphic, with a globular form with no spore surface visible. Then on larger sections spore surface and whit margin becoming note visible. It was similar in shape but not colour to the rare suggestion. Keep the suggestions coming O
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    Sorry David, I took the photos then threw it in the furnace as the smell was intense. If I price nice, well be back to remove the stump so will be able to sample again.
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    Collected this from site yesterday to come back to the Office STINKING of marzipan. I have absolutely no idea what it is and I think I may have poisoned half the staff with cyanide. :-D Came off an ash tree covered in panic fruiting/poverty knobs. The Ash had failed at root plate and there was extensive white rot with both brittle wood on some roots with other soft completely through Sadly no pictures of the stump.
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    If you carry a gps or have a garmin sport watch like the 405, it is possible to overlay gps data using desktop computer software. So for sport climbing or competition spiking: a go pro and a gps watch could be combined to overlay altitude and speed data. Which would look pretty cool.
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    In reply to the Op. When you are making your sketch plan whatever you choose to do be it pen drawing, Google earth screen shot or something fancier. Try to make it enough so as if you were to be handed it you would be able to find the tree. I've spoken to many TOs and most are extremely grateful for a decent map.
  20. Arborowen
    At the risk of getting OT no as I don't have any friends. But if I did I wouldn't. I'm not sure why some cyclists do that? As a driver I do get irate with cyclist's but they are Road users too. As a cyclist I try to be as courteous as possible. I can only do 30mph so it's basically like following a scooter :-D
  21. Arborowen
    I know one of the chaps at Highline, he could give a suggestion?
  22. Arborowen
    I don't need to see, I just waggle about all over the road navigating by the sound of irritate drivers.
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    Yes, I am aware of this and agree. However my point was that Lewes DC Weirdly stipulates a report must be attached whatever the case may be. Even if no damage/ no danger and you just want to reduce a small tree which is either in a conservation area or is TPOd. Which is mildly frustrating.
  24. Arborowen
    I'll look up prices when back at yard. We have four 150dhb chippers so the standard TW blade. I'm guessing blade type/ size will probably be a factor in pricing.
  25. Arborowen
    Good call on the Tarp. It's worth knowing some good basic Tarp setups and knots, if your out in the woods on your own. I've become fond of hot lunches! Tarps help!

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