john k

112 and 999 are exactly the same in the UK. As said above they will work on any network so you may be able to get through even if you don't seem to have a signal. Register your phone for 999 text messages as where there's a poor signal a text may get through where a voice call won't. It is possible to get an approximate location from the cells that you are connected to, but if you're out on the wilds this is going to be very approximate. I don't think the emergency services have ready access to this information anyway. If you have a smart phone with GPS then it's worth getting an app that will give your position as an OS grid reference.

Just out of curiosity, what do you lift with your flip line?

All the info is on the Planning Portal web site: http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/tree-preservation-orders/protecting-trees-in-conservation-areas/exceptions-relating-to-section-211-notices/ I was pretty impressed with how well presented and easy to use it is. You get the definitive info without having to wade through lots of guff.

My 25 litres of sexy bio oil turned up this week. I'd forgotten about it and couldn't think what it was that APC we're trying to deliver. Thanks!

...but the view is great! And a fire always helps

I was looking at those trees a few weeks ago, and they do overhang the nearside lane quite extravagantly. There are street signs warning drivers, but maybe this one didn't notice.

From the HSE: "You are only required by law to have employers’ liability insurance for people who you employ under a contract of service or apprenticeship. Whether or not you need employers’ liability insurance for someone who works for you depends on the terms of your contract with them. This contract can be spoken, written or implied. It does not matter whether you usually call someone an employee or self-employed or what their tax status is. Whether you choose to call your contract a contract of employment or a contract for services is largely irrelevant. What matters is the real nature of your relationship with the people who work for you and the nature and degree of control that you have over the work they do. You may need employers’ liability insurance for someone who works for you where: - you deduct national insurance and income tax from the money you pay them; - you have the right to control where and when they work and how they do it; - you supply their work materials and equipment; - you have a right to any profit your workers make although you may choose to share this with them through commission, performance pay or shares in the company; - you require that person only to deliver the service and they cannot employ a substitute if they are unable to do the work; or - they are treated in the same way as other employees, for example, they do the same work under the same conditions as someone else you employ. You may not need employers’ liability insurance for people who work for you where: - they do not work exclusively for you (for example, if they operate as an independent contractor); - they supply most of the equipment and materials they need to do the job; - they are clearly in business for their own personal benefit; - they can employ a substitute when they are unable to do the work themselves; - you do not deduct income tax or national insurance. However, even if someone is self-employed for tax purposes they may be classed as an employee for other reasons and you may still need employers’ liability insurance to cover them." More details here: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf

That's the Small Wood Owners Group. Another organisation that would be really worthwhile joining is the RFS http://www.rfs.org.uk/ Get in touch with your local division and you'll find a wealth of fantastic knowledge and experience. The visits that they run will be useful too.

I've got a 2 litre petrol GV. It's the earlier model with proper 4 wheel drive and it does really well for a hairdresser's car! It is quite thirsty though. The 1.6 should be a bit more frugal, but don't know what they're like to drive.

Italian alder (Alnus cordata) I reckon

I run a 15" on my 346XP, but a guy I've been working with runs an 18" on his all the time and seems to get on fine with it.

Any chance you could post a copy of that please?

Blimey, they've snuck that in quietly. First I've heard of it!

MAGIC Maps also has a tool for measuring areas and perimeters which works well. I've found that boundaries can be quite difficult to identify accurately on Google.

Something else to consider when looking at trees' ability to compartmentalise decay is their genetics and environment. This may have as much or even more influence than the tree's species and there is a lot of variation between individuals of the same species.

We don't really have any truly natural woodland, hence the common use of the description "Ancient semi natural woodland" or ASNW. Most of what we might consider "natural" only exists because it has been managed in some way over hundreds of years. Whilst unmanaged woodland will come to no harm it will tend to become darker, more even aged and less ecologically diverse. Good management will tend to improve both amenity and biodiversity. It could be argued that unworked woodland is neglected. It doesn't really make it natural though.

Three mince pies, a glass of milk, and a couple of carrots. He was very disappointed by the milk!!!

Hmm. That doesn't seem to work. Try this

We obviously need one of these

That looks like very good value for an intimidating solicitor's letter. Thanks for the link I agree that invoicing once a month isn't a good way to protect your cash flow. Get the invoices in straight away, you could even set things up so you email the invoice straight from your phone at the end of the job.

That seems very unlikely. Sounds like an urban (or rural!) myth to me.

I use these too. I always have some with me and they came in very handy at the APF campsite!

Nope. Just tell them to pay what was agreed. Assuming you have told us the whole story then you have a contract with them that can be enforced in court if necessary. http://www.moneyclaim.gov.uk

Sorry, from your previous posts I thought you were looking for a discussion: No one has said there is any such law, yet you keep asking the question. Are you a troll? Anyway, just to humour me I'd be really interested to hear your answers to my questions if they are not too circular and useless So are you absolutely certain that there's nothing anyone can teach you about using a chainsaw? How do you propose to establish your credentials to a potential insurer?

You are not required to have any tickets, but if you are using a chainsaw for work you are required to be competent. A chainsaw certificate indicates that your competence has been assessed to an agreed standard by an impartial third party. For most people this is the easiest way of providing evidence of competence that will meet the legal requirements. You may be god's gift to the chainsaw world, or you may be a delusional lunatic who shouldn't be allowed anything sharper than a crayon. How do you propose to establish your credentials to a potential insurer? As an aside, are you completely confident that there is nothing more you could learn about using a chainsaw safely? When I did my 30/31 course a few years ago we had someone with 25 years experience and no tickets. He didn't really want to be there and didn't think it would be useful, but watching his attitude change over a few days was interesting.