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There is no such thing as an emergency TPO, it either gets a TPO or it doesn't, its also very unlikely to get protected, its a small non descript tree close to a wall and its long term outlook is pretty bleak. the amenity to be worthy of an order just isn't there if it isn't very visible from the public realm no TO in their right mind would protect it.

Evening

I am looking to apply for the above course but want to make sure it is the right one for me, does anyone have any experience of the course and the teaching content and online portals. what did you think overall of your experience?

I am looking for some industry views before i approach the uni itself.

Thanks all

Thanks for the reply but looking for something outside of the normal books

Hi

My conifer ID is pretty bad and want to improve on it, can anyone recommend any good courses or have a good ID key outside of the normal books that they can suggest or send me?

thanks

Go and climb somewhere else ! ...... Is insurance required for rock climbing ?

Of course i can do that but this site is important as its being used a for a long term wildlife project where climbing has to be done.

I'll look into it but if anyone else knows anymore i would appreciate the info.

Thanks

I have my climbing ticket and have been climbing for pleasure rather than work at a woodland local to me. However today they have said that for me to continue to climb there i must now provide public liability insurance.

Is this the correct insurance and how much can i expect to pay, i'm not doing chainsaw or any remedial work at all its all just for pleasure but would like an idea of what i can expect to pay or even if this is the correct insurance for what i am doing.

Thanks

PM me you e-mail and I'll send you a copy accross

PM sent

Apologies for dragging up an old thread but does anyone have an online version of this article as everywhere i have found it want to charge me money for the privilege of reading it.

Thanks

Yes

 

 

AA Journal 2010 Vol. 33 pp. 95-105

 

Towards a new model of branch attachment

 

D. Slater & C. Harbinson

 

 

 

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Im not able to make the course on the 8,9th October. Does anybody want to take my place?

Inbox me if you are interested.

Any targets? If none then think about a gentle reduction rather than removing if possible.

Yep me too.

Petrol! works everytime, although there could be some long term health issues with using it just wash it of throughly after use

I was told recently that fresh woodchip placed around the base of a tree actually has the reverse effect from allowing nutrients back into the soil and actually robs nutrients from the soil.

Am i right in understanding that it must be left to settle for a few weeks/Months before being used in such a fashion?

Many thanks

Does anyone on here Fish? I have wanted to get back into it for the last couple of years but haven't had time but this year i'm determined, trouble is i need a new match rod and reel after selling all my tackle years ago and i cant decide what to get as theirs so much choice.

So if any of you do fish can you make a recommendation on a new Match rod and Reel?

Many thanks

Its such a shame such a big nice tree has to come down that seems unnecessary whats the reason for removal?

We are (increasingly) seeing, whole trees shutting down that have Massaria affected branches, but I wouldn't say that the Massaria is the primary reason for complete shutdown of the whole tree system.

 

 

 

 

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So does this work in the same way as Dutch Elm Disease where the tree slowly but surely commits suicide? will trees recover or is it too soon to say?

bacterial wetwood from quercus cerris IMO

I concur

Any ideas what this is?

Thanks

good question; mine was just a quick pro bono look so far, requested after the school got an opinion from an arb who did trimming there.

 

given the rapid decline and duplicaiton of canopy benefits and apparent root rape, there seem to be few other worthy options.

Can you further explain the "duplification of canopy benefits" please?

Thanks for all the replies so far. Despite my ignorance, doing a bit of research on it has been enjoyable.

 

I've had a look at the fungis suggested, can't decide which for sure, i'll maybe make an effort to go tomorrow if it's a dry day and get a few more shots and give it a scrape to see how it is under the surface to help ID it.

I'll also get the kit out and get up and have a look at the bark damage up the tree.

 

The tag is from a previous survey which recommended a 30% reduction, but this was approximately 10 years ago and the reduction was never carried out. The client is the kind of chap who will sue me if it falls, which makes me nervous about giving him any advice!

Following an aerial inspection would a tomograph be the correct course of action for the next step?

Back with more photos soon!

If you do nothing and it fails you are liable! If however you carry out a reduction you could argue that in your professional opinion the reduction was enough to alleviate the issue and if the tree fails you took all proper steps. Unless the tree is dangerous and you failed to take enough action e.g felled it!

Anything you do is better than nothing as you are aware of a problem.

Also no harm in doing a Tomograph at least you will know a little more than you did before.

Best get a harness on then

 

 

 

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thats what i pay contractors for, i guess it could work out expensive

Jago Keen was just talking about Massaria on Country File.

Checking plane trees along the Thames at Henley.

Not found any to date.

I was at college with Jago at Merrist Wood in late 80's

This is worrying for me i'm due to survey Henley in August and they have a number of Planes dotted through out.

i think its great you are trying to further yourself and understand what you are being asked to do off your own back.

Good luck with courses there are plenty about and people have already posted a number of good links.

Good luck with the learning! careful you don't actually find yourself geeking out over trees like most of us on here!

someone post an update about what actually happens withthis tree when its done please (with pics)