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Anybody thinking of doing a foundation degree it's very very interesting and very enjoyable, the course though is nearly all theory based so work experience is essential for the practical application of it as well as experience

Since starting woodland work i cant stand being indoors for more than a few hours, really dont get how some people can

I've recently found cardinal beetles and hornet moths on some hybrid poplars, if i manage to get photos of them i'll put them up

Where abouts is the tree? Would be a great one to go visit

1. Depending on the pathogen ivolved, it can either be (acid) fluid from the cambium (Armillaria : rhizomorphs), or cambium fluid slightly changed by Phytophthora or bacteria/micro-organisms causing AOD.

For the assessment of Armillaria, go by the acid smell of the fluid and for Phytophthora (see photo), there is a test kit available.

2. Yes, they can.

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Thanks, much appreciated

Does anybody coppice with willow? If so how have you found it?

Currently the nature reserve i'm with has a large willow coppice site and we're trying to encourage the self-set ash and planted hazel.

The willow is really useful for basket weaving and making small structures like 'wigloos' due to the flexibility

If it's something that makes you more employable then it could be worthwhile, it also shows that your competent at using it. I've found that on many job applications for woodland management roles it specifies brushcutter/strimming ticket as essential

No licenses required to use horses, I don't know anyone off the top of my head in that area, but I can travel no problem, as long as there is a field somewhere local for the horse to overnight in.

Thanks, I've passed your details on but I think he is after somebody local

I have two questions:

1) The black liquid ooze from phytoptheras and cankers, what is it actually made up of?

2) Can birds such as woodpeckers act as vectors for pathogens?

Thanks, its a great and informative thread

Thats the one, much appreciated

Really useful website for learning about mycorrhizae, much appreciated

I was recently reading through some journals and found an article on a new phytopthora species that has been affecting connifer plantations in northern scotland. The problem is that I can't remember which journal it was, possibly the Quarterly Journal of Forestry or Tree News/Sylva and also the phytopthora species was a complex name beginning with L.

If anybody has heard of it and knows what it is I would really appreciate any updates as the affects of Phytopthoras is something i'm becomming quite interested in.

Thanks.

Hi all, I currently work at a country park/nature reserve in north Bedfordshire and the ranger is looking at the possibility of using horses to extract our timber instead of tractors and land rovers. I was hoping that somebody might be able to give any advice on any licenses needed and such and if there is anybody in the local(ish) area who was involved already, thanks.

I don't know if it's financially worthwhile but recently I have seen more senior jobs in surveying and consultancy wanting the QTRA in the 'desirable' job criteria.