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Great thanks Where about (roughly) in Ireland and what sort of percentage in each hedge do you think? eg 85% or more/less?

I was talking to a chap from CEH today, and he told me there were areas around the country where hedgerows were predominantly Ash, but unfortunately he wasn't very specific. Our discussion was about the impact that ash hedges may have with Chalara potentially damaging stock hedges and the cost that there would be to replace them for the farming community. So, that got me thinking - where in the country has mostly Ash hedges so where are the areas that will most likely be affected? If you could respond with your views on areas or counties where you seen hedges that are mostly Ash and your best estimate on the overall percentage that you see in the hedge e.g. Lancashire, most hedges 85% Ash, or something similar to this then I would appreciate it. I'm planning a little mapping exercise for academic purposes, and this informal survey is just to get me set off in the right direction. Thanks for your help.

I have had my eyes lasered and I would honestly recommend it to anyone (if yer man enough!). It is a weird sensation when they put the eye clamps in - it makes you freak out a little (or it did me in any case). And when they slice the eye open.... Well that really messes with your head! All gore aside, I went from having really bad night vision (nearly crashed into a lorry on an unlit section of the M6 at night because I didn't see it) and not being able to read a numberplate unless it was about 4 metres away or less, to now having 20/12 vision (20/12 is much better than 20/20 vision and in fact is the theoretical limit of what a human eye can see. Ive said it before, I can see a gnats todger from a 1000 yards!). There was a bit of discomfort on the day of the op yes, but I got over it and now am reaping the benefits. I had it done about 15 years ago. I was told that it may last only 12 years or so before I need them re-lasered, but my eyes are still perfect following the op. If they start to go a bit wobbly again, Ill go straight back for another go. If nothing else, Ive saved myself a ton of money on glasses or contacts over the years, so from a financial perspective it makes sense too. Go on, do it. I dare ya!

Personally Id go down the tea and biscuits route. Invite them round and have a nice chat. Bourbons work well. Its all too easy for people to forget that stuff happens in everyone's life and that some days are better then others for a variety of reasons. He may have made a mistake in the past, and he might be mistaken now, but there is no point in making a problem out of it as if he's the TO in your area, you will cross paths again. Better to have him onside then not.

Personally Id go for a day rate for a number of reasons. A per metre price this is fixed ie you are going to do a set distance, so why not just give the final price? I dont see any benefit in per metre. If you are going to try to estimate the time taken, you should also consider that as you get toward the end of the job, fatigue will set in and everything will just take longer so don't underestimate the time. Again though, an open ended day rate solves this problem. My day rate for work like that would be at least £110 possibly more depending on the circumstances. You say you cant get a bobcat down there, but what about a micro-digger? Micro Excavator 725mm width., Item number: 2797352946, Category: Mini Digger - erento There are loads of small kit that can do a big job, so just look around for the right one. The last thing my back would want me to do is shovel it! Regards

I started on the deck with a Husky 372 with heated handles! It was a whacking big saw for the little scrub clearance job I had, but it was a better deal then buying any other saw at the time. That was about 12 years ago and its still going strong.

I know Im a bit late on this, but in case you haven't handed in your assignment yet - the judgement of Donahue Vs Stephenson sets down the basic principle of duty of care, but a more relevant and specific case relative to a specialists obligations is Bush Vs Smith (1992). Simply put, the expert is liable for their opinion given, irrespective of miles of caveats and get out clauses they may try to hide behind. In some circumstances this will actually impeach the expert even further as they recognise the problem but do little to resolve it other then to write a caveat. You also have to consider the Unfair Contract Terms Act (1977), wherein any contract between you and a client has to be in both of your interests ie have to be reasonable, and this will also impact upon your owed duties as an expert. I could go on in greater detail, but these principles combined are the significant parts of the duty of care owed by an inspector.

I know one or two people that have actually been able to download it, so it may be an intermittent glitch. My understanding of BS is that once they are withdrawn, you cannot refer to the old standard in a document ie 2005, as its not the relevant standard. So as long as no one does any works on building sites with trees, or that no-one writes any reports in the next two weeks, then well be fine!

How far will you travel? Im not from that area so cant help, but you could try your local Tilhill office. Just get on as a contractor with them or find out who they use in your area and try to get PT employment with that contractor. UPM Tilhill Culford, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk. IP28 6UE Tel: 01284 728542

Depends who Im selling too - but I never give out green unless I know the customer will be able to season it themselves. I have given a cheaper price for green as well in the past, but it was a way of getting rid of arisings really.