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Steve - I believe it would be very difficult to properly extract it with a root ball. The best method if you want to do this takes time and preparation as you have to root prune over a couple of years to prepare the ball and then extract. As you have the hole ready now, I presume you don't have the time to do this. So, the best method to use would be to 'bare root' transplant it. This is exactly as it sounds, excavate the roots as best as you can, keeping as much of the root crown intact as possible (including the fibrous ends) and simply lifting and moving to its new home. Its important to not keep the roots out of the ground too long as this will kill them ie if they dry out. You will damage practically all the root hairs using this method but its unavoidable. The root hairs are very fine root erm... hairy tips, that are primarily used to extract moisture from the soil. They are very delicate and you cant avoid damaging them, but as long as you don't damage the larger parts of the root crown ie where the carbs are in storage, then come spring there will be enough in reserve for the tree to grow a load of hairs straightaway and carry on as before. So, keep the roots moist and in the dark, damage as little of the root structure as possible and when transplanting make sure you lay out the roots as uniformly/radially as you can (to avoid possible root strangulation) and you should be fine. Best to wait until all the leaves are off the tree, so you can be sure that the tree has gone into dormancy and is at its minimum physiological activity level - otherwise it will lose energy trying to repair your damage at the wrong time of year ie when its not photosynthetically active. Hope that helps. Post some pics of the job when you do it.

This information will be of use to you: Protecting trees in conservation areas | Planning Practice Guidance

Here's a well known one local to me. Just on the back of the Howgills, off the M6 near Tebay - a nice 'love' heart... https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.3961738,-2.6008151,3a,44.1y,77.4h,87.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sg92-1YF2HpKFDMYtahavog!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 It was said to be planted as a token of love from a local farmer to his wife, but I've been in the woodland, and that gully up the side of the hill has a lot to do with the shape of the heart at the top - so I can't help but think it was an accident as the bottom end is shaped by boundary stone walls, so combined with the gully its shape is just how it turned out as it matured?

I'm not sure that the one single book exists. I have a library of books that I refer to for different purposes, but I will get you started on some key ones and I'm sure others will fill in the gaps: For ID: Collins tree guide For good knowledge: Mattheck and Broeler The body language of trees For what you can do: Pirone's tree maintenance (old and American focus but still good ) There are many more, so it's hard to give a perfect list. Take a look on treesource.com. Sent via the arbtalk app, hence the brevity...

No problem 79! Sent via the arbtalk app, hence the brevity...

The Zombies knob was my preferred answer, but if you want my sensible one... It reminds me of a nitrogen fixing nodule on some root system or other. My guess is a root from XYZ plant has found its way in through a crack, surfaced, and it just happens to be where this nodule is located - hence the weird zombie appendage. This is just my guess, mind...

Yes Tree79, I agree with this as this is what I was pointing out. SP is the parent company, and while SP are a supplier, they also have SP Energy Network ie the DNO side of the business. As far as I know, they are both separate businesses under the umbrella of SP, but with different responsibilities. The point is to make sure you contact the correct part of the business to get the response you want. Either way, looks like the OP has a result now...

Or this way up...

It looks like young Poplar to me... (hard to be more specific from the images at a distance)

My cynic alert just went of and declared a Level One - Really?!! I think these are the same work shy folk, who voted for... oops sorry Steve, I'll stop there...

Scottish power are a supplier, ie sell you the electricity. ENW are a distribution network operator, ie are responsible for the network infrastructure. So, do you mean you may be covered by SP Energy NEtwork in your area? You need to contact the DNO, not a supplier. Perhaps this very course map could help you decide? Distribution Network Operator Companies | National Grid

I think this is ENW's number: Connections team - 0800 048 1820

Yes, I have found this to be the case most often - however the work they do is purely clearance from the lines (or total removal), so the owner may not end up with the nice neat job they wanted before the EB were called in. They do this for free though which is a bonus to the owner - less so if you are looking to get paid!

And from my phone? Sent via the arbtalk app, hence the brevity...

I've been waiting for an excuse to use this. Click this link. Enjoy!

Works for me? I just used the insert image radio button.

I'm currently restoring a lapsed coppice on a quid pro quo basis for the NT. They get the work done and I get all the products and get to live my weekends as a bodger (when I actually have the time to go and do it!). At the moment is mainly firewood, but with other bits and pieces when the products are there eg bean poles, pea sticks, gates, hurdles, or one off pieces like a log planter or bench. This year I am planning to produce some charcoal and see how I get on. Mainly for personal use or sales to friends. There are plenty of courses and workshops around North Lancashire and Cumbria if you are interested in learning more. Sent via the arbtalk app, hence the brevity...

I use a green laser pen like this: https://www.laserpointershop.co.uk/Green-laserpointer-5mW?gclid=CP6k7Y6N6c8CFZORGwodc-oPAQ (in fact that may be the actual one). I didn't go for the seriously strong/bright/dangerous types that take someones eye out if they get caught by it, this one just provides a useful green pointer that is easily seen in daylight. I guess over 5 years now or so, and never had any problems with it. The pen can also be handed to the customer for them to point when they are trying to explain what they want doing. Perhaps you just had a dodgy pen Darrin?

Well, to answer the poison question, I have used Rentokil Rodine that I bought from a local hardware store (very much a traditional shop, a bit like 'open all hours'. Sells everything and the old boy behind the counter still wears the beige coverall - fantastic place). The poison comes on tainted grain and you get a couple of trays to bait. If you have a large problem, buy the rats version. Its exactly the same ie grain/poison, but you get more for your money. No smells of dead mice when I used it, but they were in the attic so perhaps I didn't notice?

I use these: Mesh-Specs BX Mesh Safety Glasses Other mesh specs are available - but these ones are the coolest as they make you jump higher and whistle louder...

To my eye, this looks like a bacterial leaf spot problem due to the obvious black spot but also halo'd by yellowed tissue. Could be related to Pseudomonas spp. or Xanthomonas spp. vectors. I believe these vectors can be airborne or travel short distances in contaminated water from rain splash or similar.

Surely you are in for 'libel' not slander, meaning a defamatory comment in written form - so presumably from the FB perspective. Slander is verbal. My reading of this is that she is a total chancer and you have done more than most would, including myself, in the same situation. My only cause for concern is that if as you say, it goes legal, then the offer of £20 can be construed as an admission of guilt and attempt at a pay-off, rather than the reasonable gesture it was as intended. As I live close to the coast, the next time my car gets covered in sand/dust from the bay, I shall contact the Queen and ask if she can pay for the high-end detailing. After all, there is a reasonable and justified precedent being set here, isn't there?...

Particularly if Alan Partridge happens to be reading... Sent via the arbtalk app, hence the brevity...

I'm sure you are absolutely right - but I'm not sure that everyone will get away with a rate of US$2500.00/£2025.00 per metre if the information in this video is to be believed!

I was looking on the BBC news website and came across this article: Norway's short but controversial fence on Russia's border - BBC News I'm not commenting on the migrant crisis or the fact that Norway is building a fence to keep the migrants out (just in case they come again...) - but the price of this build is unbelievable! Watch the video at 0:44 they tell you how long the fence is (variable a), then around 1:06 they tell you how much it costs (variable b). b/a = price per metre - which is eye-watering! At that rate, I think I'm off to Norway to start a fencing contracting business...