Mr Fowler

Hello people's. The missus has a job interview for a job in Inverness next week. She did apply for a job in the U.S. but it seems this one is better suited Although I am not confirmed to move up that way yet, thought I'd ask for a bit of helpful info should I end up there! If she gets the job it will probably be early April. So, who's good to work for, who's not good to work for? Are there many tree related jobs up there? Will I be able to keep my 2wd Hilux or will I have TO TRADE IT IN FOR A 4X4 and get a snow-plough mounted on the front? Anything else I should know? Are the locals friendly? I have a Level 3 Arb & Forestry qualification, the usual tickets (30,31,38,39,chipper) and a few years experience, mixture of sub-contracting, domestic work, PAYE commercial work and the past couple of months I have been doing tree-inspections for a local council. Will I be able to find work up that way? Is a lot of it utility cutting? (I have none of these tickets!) EDIT: You can PM me if you don't want to reply to this.

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Surely I would benefit from all of those things (other than potentially wider biodiversity) if there was no cull? I've personally never seen a red squirrel and would like to one day and I may never, but humans have a pretty poor track record in managing wildlife. I'd sooner let it manage itself in most instances. I still see no reason as to why it shouldn't be the landowners responsibility? If you own hardwood timber stock, then surely managing a issues with pests is part of the job? If this is really about the grey squirrel population and not about offering further subsidies to people who don't need it, surely they should employ a tagging system where people doing the culling are paid per animal culled? If I have a squirrel problem in my garden, can I get some money toooooo?

I think this bill will be passed on to the tax payer. Whereas the asset-rich land-owners will get pest control done at other peoples expense. What happens after the cull? I reckon the grey squirrel population will increase again. They've been successful for a reason I imagine.

Thanks for the replies everyone. Will probably email ISA and see what advice they can offer. No need to be jealous yet, I don't know where I'll end up! I was working in London and she was at Canterbury Uni and we wanted to live together but she didn't like the parts of London we'd have had to live in (the rough ones!). So that's why I'm in Kent now! She's doing a phd and jobs in her field are limited unfortunately so her search area has to be pretty broad (e.g. global!).

Hello arbtalkers and happy new year to you all! The missus is currently applying for jobs in the US for later this year, so I guess that means I might end up there too (that's how I ended up in Kent ). She's applied for stuff in Oregon and Berkeley, California and I see there are a fair few tree firms around there. I was wondering if anyone has any experience of moving from the UK to the US? What's it like in terms of getting a greencard? Can you get sponsorship from companies (e.g. like I hear happens in Australia)? I know I can get a 90 day Visa and try and get a job within that 90 days, but then what happens? In the UK at the moment there seems to be a wealth of tree related jobs for qualified people with a few years experience, is this the same in the US, or are jobs much more difficult to find? Any help appreciated. I'm sure there are many questions I have not thought of...

Im 5 6" and 10 stone ish skinny person and I've always found Stihl trousers to provide the snuggest / best fit. Shame they don't last that well. Had XS Stretch Airs for a bit and they were harder wearing and waterproof to a degree. But definitely a larger fit. I find the more you wash hi flex, the worse they get. After 40+ washes if you walk past a sharp blade of grass you'll be able to see your white bits (Ballistics nylon...)

Im on 23k commercial climbing in Kent

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Thanks everyone for your input / advice! I have voiced my concerns with the boss.

Kind of have to get to some jobs though! It would add hours onto some days. But I guess if itas me that I would be culpable for any trouble, rather than my employer, I guess I'll have to explain how much longer jobs will take! If it gets registered for road use will I need a hgv license?

99% sure it is yeah. Any idea how much the fine was gand?

I work somewhere where this frequently has to be done in order to get to some jobs. On one occaision V*s* even drove past but did nothing. What exactly is the law regarding this? I'm guessing I am the blameable party if caught? If so, does anyone know the potential consequences? Thanks!

Would be intrigued to see how they hold up. Been veggie for 7 years and the lass is vegan. You should weigh up why you do it, because environmentally (and economically!) it might be better to get a pair of boots that will last a fair few years that aren't vegan. If its more an animal welfare choice then maybe you wouldn't be up for that.

Hi. I'll start off by apologising in real British fashion as I imagine there's already at least one of these threads. Im currently working for a commercial company on the books and have been for 6 months. I've just been offered essentially 5-6 days a week with a domestic firm for more money on a self employed basis. It's a busy domestic firm that seems to be doing very well. Most likely shorter days and 10 minutes closer to home. I've considered the obvious such as the money minus paid annual leave, buying more gear (although currently using my own stuff at work, but lots needs replacing!), accident insurance, having to sort out my own tax etc. I need advice on what other things I should consider to help me make my decision?! Its worth noting I worked as a subby before when I lived in London and wasn't ever short of work, but now I'm in South East of England and know less people. I'm 28 and a distinctly average climber, good attitude and work ethic, never late, never sick, good with clients. I am concerned about work dropping off in January leaving me short for a month if I went self employed. Any advice appreciated!

Cheers Spud. It's my saw and use it at the company I work for so I guess I'll go for it? I'll take the exhaust off before I drill it and get the air compressor on it. Out of interest why would you start on 5mm and end on 10? Is that just to make a neater hole?

Thanks for the reply Charles. Don't think I have any warranty left anyway. Worth doing would you say?

Hi! Seen on the interweb that people have been doing this and Im at a loose end at the yard today. Why would you do this and what kind of difference does this make to the saw and is it a worthwhile thing to do? Ta!

This is a great way to operate I think.

Fair play. Looks a big tree and he doesn't look phased at all.

? I just think there are less cruel ways to deal with problem animals. Better constructed pens and fences for 'prey' animals etc, better land management. Obviously im aware the gun people on here will disagree, because its probably one of their hobbies and thats their thing. But I wouldn't shoot an animal for the same reason I wouldn't shoot a human. There's bloody loads of problem humans too haha. The big cat in the uk thing, wasnt there a massive exotic pet trade in the past and when keeping them became illegal, people released them?

Sounds bloody hard work. Is it not easier to create fox proof stuff? I know they're pretty crafty and I'm not talking about lazers and CCTV, but like concrete floors and stronger pens etc?

Clever bastards, bit like humans really. Have you done something to prevent further fox attacks?

How did it get in the pen though?