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Id go Radiata for sure.

Id go with radiate for sure...if any of the kiwi gentlemen are watching..I'm sure they will concur.big radiates over there are common,and known as grandaddy pines!

Tidy reduction. Nice to see sensitive work.a rarity around my area,sadly.keep on showing them how its done I say.

I was unlucky a few years back..unbelievable a horse chestnut twig in full bud flicked up and under my visor..please don't ask me how..and punctured my eyeball..a few millis to the right and I would have lost my sight.incredibly my young grounds refused to drive me to the yard so the gu nor could take me to hospital..had no options but to drive with a bleeding eye.surprisingly nowhere near as painful as scratches I've had..ultra careful with visor now,and even when wearing a visor less helmet in other work I automatically go for the visor before doing anything..the phantom visor!

If this is an educated view from someone who has been and experienced the festival,then of course it is a valid opinion(not one I concur with).however,if you and anyone else who hasn't been,are commenting without ever having been as a punter or to work,then I have to tell you that you are sadly mistaken. Glastonbury festival is a gathering of human beings from all over the world and from all parts of society.as with any large gathering of humans there are fools amongst those thousands,but there are also very good people.having been involved in the events industry for the last thirteen years,and glastonbury for nearly as many,I can tell you that gathering that many of the worlds best musicians,performers,artists and creators for the entertainment of many is a brilliant thing to be involved with.I've worked hard all my life.I love meeting people,and seeing people have a good time.I am certainly no yuppie or puppet,and neither are some of my friends and colleagues who are amongst the hardest working and most. Dedicated people I know.if you don't like it,save your time and money for other things,but please don't knock it and the hundreds and thou sands who do,and those who work extremely hard sometimes for nothing to create an amazing event.

????eh????.....really?

Have you ever been?one of the biggest parties in the world.huge amounts of fun and lots of brilliant people.

I'll be there..working on the park for a few weeks..apparently a couple of weeks ago park field was still maize stubble..could be nteresting..

Its difficult to gets ones thoughts around that tree time scale of things,I find.I suppose the more time and effort one puts into being in and on and around incredible trees like this,the more one slows down to appreciate their complexity.wish I had more time to understand..wish I had more of a vision too!

Here are some pictures of a stunning veteran Ash(IMO)in Deepest darkest devon..hope you all enjoy them.I particularly like the regen.pic.

Here are some sweet shots across a rather beauteous part of devon..Not sure about the job..:blushing:but hey...what superb views.

hello yes there is a douglas in heywood wood at eggesford it was planted circa 1840 near the old eggesford manor house there are loads of footpaths and parking only half a mile from the tree this link might help bidefordpost.co.uk is Under Construction /opinion/ stewart-beer/2092 Thanks shavey.for some reason can't open the link.never mind.you've provided me with enough info..I shall go and have a look.you're in winkleigh?I'm not far away.west chilla.all the best.

Sooty bark disease is almost confined to sycamore, but has occasionally been found on other maples.from consulting sprouts and winter,they suggest it is only prevelant after high temperatures and prolonged dry weather. Given these factors it seems highly unlikely.I'm in agreement with coleman on his theories,and that its extremely difficult to tell from the limited information.were there any other localised environmental factors that could be problematic?

Where are based?I'm holsworthy area with lots of experience in many aspects of tree based work.fully ticketed climber,mewp,tele handler,etc.looking for work up until late may.p.m if you'd like my details,references,email etc.

S Glad you feel that way.as I'm sure you're aware,so few clients have much of an idea about trees..its good to give them the right information,and I believe that's an important part of being an arborist.every little helps.

Well,as you say its a staged removal,then I guess that it was a subsidence/structural issue that has led to the demise of this tree.However,your use of the word pollard is incorrect.this is not a pollard.please don't think I'm being pedantic,but if you are using this video to promote your work,it would probably be sensible to label it correctly.I.e..part one of a staged removal or some such.pollarding,as I'm sure you must know is not topping.this is topping.with regards to your grounds man not wearing a helmet,there is simply no excuse.no matter how safe you think you are being,you cant account for a slip up.one small mistake could result in a lot of upset.all the best with the rest of the removal.just out of interest,what is the time scale involved?

Interesting.is the image at the end of the film the finished "pollard"?,or is this the beginnings of staged reduction in order to create a pollard?if so the amount of internodal pruning is extreme,to the point of growth points being non existent.please forgive me if I'm assuming too much,and the final shot wasn't the end of the job,if it was,then I'm saddened that someone has initiated this job spec.no offence intended..

QUOTE=shavey;862513]has anybody heard about the douglas fir at the forestry comission woods at eggesford forest in devon :thumbup: Hmm..tell us more..I'm at west chill..would like to know about this/these trees..

In my experience,having been lucky enough to to and fro all over NZ for 2.5 years,It was easy peasy to get a working holiday visa in this country.I got a two year one here in the uk,spent 18 months over there,came back for 6 months,and headed back over there.I got a 2 year extension on my working holiday visa whilst over there,and the process was a little more straightforward here.Under a month to start to finish. Go over there,and check it out..You cannot fail to have a brilliant time,if you love the outdoors.I found work easily,and although not amazing standards,I worked with some very cool people in outstanding locations. I sometimes wonder why I am backliving in the UK. The money wasnt fantastic,but the lifestyle certainly was.Really hope this is of help.good luck.

Right..i'm going to have a look and see what possibilities I can see...Nice one gents.thanks for the inspiration!!

Thanks Graham.Thats more food for thought.I will consider this a possibility also.

hmmm...Bridge grafting/scions..sadly I'm not familiar with these terms...can you expand please graham..Its a beautiful morning here,and I think I may and go and have another little look at this ash we're discussing...

Hi.during the summer I work in the event industry.We use all manner of ground coverings.The most heavy and robust option would be to hire from eve trackway.They supply rolls or sheets that are bolted together.they are layed by a hiab and bolted together.They may also hire plastic track that will be robust enough for your lorry,providing the ground is solid and level.Trackmat are another supplier,but if you follow the events route,you will find that this is a quiet timeof year.you may also be able to pick up cheap second hand units from some suppliers...but I wouldnt like to guess there quality after festival use!I will hop onto another site i know and see if i can find some links for you.

oh please let them post the swimming pool "job for another day"...

and the peregrines gave you a little treat to boot..good news indeed on the kit.