Tom Wilding

He certianly put you in your plaice :')

It does make you wonder...

Who needs a mog!

One of my tutors charlotte power,

She seems to know everyone, I was talking to her today...just totally perplexed by her knowledge of people out there...

I work for Tree Fella in Essex, we are Southend councils tree contractor, I don't know the ins and outs, all I know is every three years Jon has to win the contract again

Been using the Power Grab gloves and they are okay for on the ground and climbing. Even if you dont wear them for the cold,thorns, wear them if your on the ground for the dog ****.

Thats a very good point, when we do basal on street limes at work, we always cut though a poo bag

I just don't get on with gloves, no glove i have found protects from spines and thorns but still practical

Who actually wears chainsaw gloves? i did for my cs30 of course, but i find them uncomfortable, and i never put my hand under the saw when its running anyway ?

I'm not gonna argue, i really don't know

Hes right, i got an email form one of the hort teachers ar writtle, (i'm in arrans class)

Subject: Pholiota squarrosa on Styphnolobium japonicum AGM (Pagoda tree)

Dear all,

I have taken this from the following source - http://www.deeplyrooted.co.uk/resources/PD-assignment.pdf

This fungus has the ability to compromise the structural integrity of an

infected tree, and although it is not a widespread disease at this time in

the United Kingdom, it does indicate a pre-existing infection which will

require a closer inspection of the tree. The potential damage caused by

a structural failure requires serious management considerations to be

undertaken for the retention of infected trees.

Control:

No known control measures to prevent spread of

infection.

Chemical:

There are no known chemical controls for this

fungus.

Biological:

There are no known biological controls known for

this fungus.

Cultural:

Good arboriculture practices such as the removal of

broken/damaged stubs will limit entry points. Good

growing conditions to limit root compaction,

pollution, stress, dehydration and nutrient deficiency

to provide optimum conditions for root development.

Management:

Fungus appears to affect structural integrity of the

tree. Where necessary fell the tree, and remove all

infected wood from the site. Remove stump to limit

food source for remaining fungi to live on (fungi is

saprotrophic)

I thought the best option for the time being would be to stop traffic flow through and around the tree to minimise compaction. Charlotte is talking with Darren Blunt for further advice and guidance.

Has anyone any thoughts, confirmation on problem – John?

In the meantime if you could pass this on to your students – Interpretation going out this morning.

Thats a good point aha, it just costs so much!

The other thing is, at work, i've climbed like two trees, and borrowed someones harness, so all the knots were done, i'll be the first to admit, i really don't know anything, i could tell you what things are and kinda how to use them, i've just never been taught

Anyone know of the going cost of a kit, need to start climbing, but gotta buy my own kit :l

Call the council, its under the notifiable weeds thing, you have to notifiy them, they should pay for someone to get rid of it for you

Or just a couple of packets of celox maybe ?