john k
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They are making growing quality hardwood pretty much impossible in a lot of areas. We've lost Warfarin now, but there are some new traps on the way which hopefully won't be so labour intensive as they reset after a kill. Apparently they were invented for possums in NZ and have been reworked for grey squirrels and are going through some sort of certification process.
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It's very unlikely to be Sudden Oak Death (Phytophthora ramorum). The common name came from the USA where various types of oak were affected, but the main European species Quercus robur and Q petraea are not susceptible. It looks like it could be Acute Oak Decline though, which is still bad news. Is there evidence of D shaped exit holes where beetles have emerged (about 6-8mm across)? More details on the Forest Research web site here: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/acuteoakdecline
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Sounds fair!
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If they are new to this sort of work then what needs doing might not be as obvious to them as it is to you. They might be bone idle, but they may just lack confidence and not want to get it wrong. How do you brief cutters when they start working for you?
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Which dealers were they? I asked Riko about a loaded on an Alpine and they definitely weren't keen on the idea.
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Cover them up with cardboard and a couple of inches of compost. As near to instant as you can get!
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But given that you'd need around 30 amps at 12v you're not likely to get anything much smaller. I've got one of these compressors and am quite tempted to see if I can get a small receiver and pressure switch to go with it.
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Starting a big kindling order first pallet done
john k replied to gensetsteve's topic in Firewood forum
Very tidy. Looks like you're better with a kindling machine than a computer then! -
There are a load of reasons why ash trees look unwell, but that first one in particular does look like dieback. Given that they are in Kent it's pretty much a dead cert I'm afraid.
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Following up quotes is basic good business practice. You don't have to do it, but like Mick says, if they have two or three quotes and are faffing about making a decision then helping them choose you will win work.
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On the other hand, not following up quotes makes it look like you're not interested in the work. There's no reason why a quick phone call or email should seem desperate. You've got someone who you know has potential business for you, and you've started to build a relationship with them. Why throw that away by not asking for the work?
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The best heavy duty shelving that I've found is pallet racking. There's usually loads on EBay.
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Donnk, whereabouts are you? What's the soil type where you're planning on planting?
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Clearing ground layer/understory of a small wood?
john k replied to benedmonds's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
What is the age and composition of the woodland? In an established woodland the canopy should keep most of the brambles and nettles at bay. If you go for aggressive understorey clearance then you will also take out any tree seedlings that may be present. I would be more inclined to look at putting the effort into improving the access with some paths and rides, possibly opening up a glade or two. This will improve the amenity value whilst benefitting biodiversity and having a more reasonable maintenance requirement. -
When I discovered how difficult it is to leave anything other than positive feedback for Checkatrade companies I realised that it's all a bit of a scam. It's nothing to do with quality, it's all about money. I actually avoid Checkatrade registered companies now and rely on genuine recommendations.
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I looked at getting a 12v compressor a while back and found some by Viair that looked pretty good http://www.mattsavage.co.uk/acatalog/onboard_kits.html They're not cheap and to be honest you'd probably be better off spending the money on a better generator. I managed to get a mains supply in the end so didn't need one.
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I used to do that when I hadn't had much practise at sharpening, but now I can sharpen my saw freehand in less time than it takes to change the chain. Better than dicking around sharpening chains on your day off!
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Is there a rear handle version of the little Echo?
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Will there still be a standalone app, or are you planning to just rely on the responsive design for mobile users?
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Why does tree work pay so bad in comparison to other trades?
john k replied to RexPayne's topic in General chat
You do have to tell them. The insurance companies share a lot of information these days and when they find out that you haven't declared something they can get very snotty. An accident in an employer's vehicle won't affect your no claims discount but probably will increase your premium. -
I ditched a paper diary for Google calendars several years ago and can't really imaging going back. There are various apps that are compatible, and I use one called Saisuke on my iPhone because it has a good week view. There have been occasional minor glitches with synchronising between devices but on the whole it works really well.
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Of course! Don't want to look like a builder
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Working in the woods is one of the few places where I think that hi viz is actually useful.
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I've been using Clarks Supertack for a while with no major problems, and haven't noticed any increased wear. It does dry out though unlike mineral oil, so if you have a saw that doesn't get used for a few weeks you'll probably find the chain is glued to the bar. It frees off very easily though (take bar and chain off, give the chain a wiggle, refit, run the saw for a few seconds, re-tighten chain) so isn't a big deal. For saws that are used daily or even weekly this won't be necessary anyway.
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Arbtalk forum App crashing on iPad Air 2 with iOS 9.1
john k replied to Darrin Turnbull's topic in The Lounge
Seems to be back working now...
