Andrew Gale
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I was going to say Coriolus versicolor, but C. purpureum looks a good call:thumbup1: The second I had pegged as a Coprinus of some kind; fire extinguisher at the ready for being shot down in flames.....
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Agree with Stubby, just watch the weight when loaded. If it's just you and one other then the set up should be fine, start loading it up with more persons, plus kit, plus chip, you'll soon be over the limit before putting anything in the back. Take the rear seats out and use as storage space, it'll keep the kit out of site too. Good luck with it. Andrew
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How can something be 40% dead? It's either dead or not; it can be in decline due to the root severance mentioned surely! Without a TO sounds all a bit fishy....
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My thought was Prunus padus too; I was taught to scratch the bark on the twig and if it smells of potato, then bingo, P. padus... Kinda works too
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Cotoneaster horizontalis, Rosa rugosa and Berberis thunbergii are tolerant of salt contaminated soil; not sure about salt spray
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Cracking job, I've got a job lined up in a few weeks requiring a smaller version; cracking tunes too:thumbup1:
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Try Richard Court Forestry; he's based in Surrey but he does travel and he is very good.
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Try Woodward Brothers between Billingshurst and Coolham on the A272; they've built all ours.
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Agree with the previous comment; however, if you're feeling plush, try Diagnosis and Prognosis of the Development of Wood Decay in Urban Tress by Schwarze
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In my opinion, Pyracantha all the way. Cockspur thorn leaves tend to be a little more serrated than those in the photo, plus the bark is very Pyracantha-esk.
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Ceiba pubiflora I think; there's a cracking specimen in Malaga arboretum if it is.
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Claus Mattheck seminar, places still available
Andrew Gale replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
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Looks a bit more like Nordman fir Abies nordmanniana to me
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Hi Graham and David Thanks for your comments; I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts if you wanted to post me a PM. My first time of doing such a thing and it's been a fiddle to get the questions right, or so I thought. Andrew
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Hi Adam Thanks for pointing that out, I'll address that error. Cheers Andrew
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Hi Stubby All good in Pulborough; the suns out and its the weekend, so that means more coursework, oh and a little more coursework...... Hope you filled in the questionnaire........!
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Hi everyone I'm currently studying for the Level 6 Diploma in Arboriculture; part of the syllabus requires me to carry out an Independent Research Project. Attached is a questionnaire I've designed relating to my chosen subject, which is titled 'How well known and understood is the current British Standard relating to tree work?' https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JPT5M2S I would really appreciate it if as many of you as possible would take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire; it would also be helpful if you didn't research the answers and completed the questions on own knowledge base and please answer it as honestly as possible. Thanks in advance. Andrew Gale
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Give APlant a try, I think there's a depot in Southampton area
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I saw a cess pit emptying company a while back who's motto was: "No jobbie too big, No jobbie to small"; made me chuckle:biggrin:
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That's one lucky fella, could have ended a lot lot worse; a rag doll springs to mind. In my opinion the top was way to big to carry a snatch like that; he should've gone up another few meters and made it a lot small, the rope looks pretty small too in terms of diameter. Hope the guys ok, probably a few cracked ribs from the flying chainsaw, ouch.
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My mistake, thought the OP was talking about big saws; note to self, read posts more thoroughly before commenting.....
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In the past I've installed a sling and pulley system and got the ground crew to pull it up, a whole lot easier.
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I grew up in a place called Rose Green and about 200m from my house was a field where the land owners horse used to live; we spent every summer making camps, climbing the trees and generally having a blast; a few events spring to mind: 1. Making bow and arrows and firing them into the air directly above our heads and playing chicken to see who would move first 2. We decided to try and dismantle the old barn by removing the nails; I turned a bit sharpish and caught the side of my face, right next to my right eye; I went running home confronting my poor mum with a covered eye and blood running down my arm. Luckily it missed my eye but I still have the scar 35 years later 3. Climbing the row of Monterey cypress, weaving the branches together to make a base and throw the cones down at unsuspecting passers bye What fun........
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A guy walks into a pub, sits at the bar and takes a handful of nuts from the bowl whilst he waits for the barman; then he hears a voice, "That shirts looks nice on you" He turns around and no ones there; he turns back to the bar and hears the voice again "That's a really nice jacket, really suits the shirt you're wearing" He turns around again and nothing, no one there. At this point the barman walks over, "Good evening sir, what can I get you", to which the guy replies, "Did you hear a voice? He said my shirt and jacket were nice". "Ah" the barman said, "that'll be the nuts, they're complementary.........."
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Hi Fungi I run a AAAC and if you're already 'playing by the rules' i.e. adhering to H&S issues etc then it wouldn't be difficult to achieve; as Paul said. I prepared all my policies etc in house and didn't out-source them to another company; that was hard graft but if you're willing to put the hours in it is well worth it. Definitely go on the AA workshop for the AAAC and risk assessment, I found this help tremendously. Hope it helps and good luck Andrew
