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Acer negundo here too
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Read through the draft and it does have issues. Subsequently went on line to the BS consultation/draft portal area and read through the comments already made, and to be honest not much more I can add. I think the comments are fair and when finalised should make for an interesting read. I wonder if a more condensed version will be made available similar to what Tree Life did with BS3998:2010; that would be very useful. -
Take a look at Pear Technology; they'll be at the Arb Show.
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I'd hazard a guess at either Armillaria mellea or Flammulina velutipes. There does appear to be the black boot laces associated with A. mellea in the left side of the first photo but I wouldn't expect to see a desiccated fruiting body as the frost tends to get to them; therefore it could be F. velutipes...........
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TPO proposed reduction works to Beech Tree
Andrew Gale replied to intamixx's topic in Trees and the Law
A point to consider in applying for reductions is to use the right terminology in line with BS3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations; use Crown Volume Reductions and use the info on page 28 sec. 7.7.2. -
I recently installed an 8tn cobra system in a Cedrus libani and although I thought it overkill, it has achieved the 'belt and braces' the client wanted. The Lime does sound a beast and going by your description I'd say an 8tn would be ok. As this sounds quiet a tricky one I'd also suggest you keep your justification in terms of bracing selection - see BS3998:2010 section 10.3 (2nd para last sentence); just in case........ Hope it helps..
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Definitely looks like Juglans regia to me; Walnuts are notoriously late leafers so I wouldn't be too concerned. If it's like that in a months time then maybe there's a problem.
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Chip away, just make sure the blades and rollers are sharp to get a quick through rate or it can turn sideways on you and splinter; that's my experience anyway.......
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On my 'to do list'. As a committee member of the Arb Ass SE Branch, I've been trying to get a workshop up and running on this very subject for some time now so I'll be very interested in the content.
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Well put Jon
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I've been an Arb Ass member for a long time, I run an AAAC and have been a committee member for the SE Branch since 2006 so my judgement may be somewhat biased but in my opinion it's well worth joining. It's already been commented on regarding the benefits but from a local perspective, we at the SE branch organise a number of events throughout the year which not only improves ones knowledge but it's also a very good networking opportunity so I'd say go and join.
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It happens, nowt you can do and it is very frustrating. You sound like you've got your pricing structure set for your circumstances (i.e. running costs, wages, etc.) so don't beat yourself up; we've all been there. A few years back I priced the removal of a large London plane on an exclusive private close I was desperate to get into. A beast of a job involving a lot of rigging, lot of dragging and a lot of cutting; I went in at £1'500.00 + vat (a low price for me but I wanted to get an 'in' into the area), it got done for £500.00.......
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Doesn't look like Tree of Heaven, the base of the leaf should have a 'notch' type lobe (can't think of a better way of explaining it); I'd say it's a Walnut of some description as SKS suggests. I was taught a useful tip to ID walnuts below the leaf petiole attachment point there should be what looks like a monkey face and in photo 3 there does appear to be such a face. Macca's comment about the chambered pith is also a dead give away.
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Conifer ID help please
Andrew Gale replied to Dorset Treeman's topic in Tree Identification pictures
Here goes then, as seen in the first photo: Right hand tree - Cedrus deodara Middle tree - Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii' Left hand tree Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Lanei' Conifers are my nemesis and I too struggle; good luck -
It is bamboo, horrible stuff to try and clear.
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The last photo (5) looks like Whitebeam whilst photo 3 looks like Beech; just my musings.
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PLB (Personal Locator Beacons) Good or Bad?!?
Andrew Gale replied to Katie at FoxMedics's topic in General chat
Have a chat with Greig Sutherland of Arb Aid, one of his kits comes with a PLB. -
It's not Hazel, Hazel are alternate and the photo appears to show a tree with an opposite branching form. Like Woodguy I'm leaning towards Field maple, Acer campestre
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Get well soon Sean
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Take a look at Phellinus pini; I found something similar a while back.
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Hands up Troops .....who does there own sewing !
Andrew Gale replied to IVECOKID's topic in General chat
Needle and thread man, never used a machine. When I was younger and still living at home if anyone needed something patching they always came to me. I've take trousers up too but no fancy tailoring I'm afraid; it's such a good skill to learn. -
After being laid off from the building industry during the recession of the late 80's I bummed around for a while until I made two choices; either the arb industry or the army. I couldn't make my mind up so it came down to a toss of a coin; trees won but I've always wondered where a military life would have taken me.........
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This is going to sound a bit daft but what are you after in terms of identification? I like the Dorling Handsley Handbook: Trees, it has nice pictures and is well laid out but it doesn't have a Key to aid identification; whereas the Collins Field Guide to Tree does, which is very useful but this lacks detailed images. I tend to mix and match between the two and cross reference with my other ID books.
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I agree with the previous comments; chainsaw tickets make you employable and that means more money. Good luck
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Box elder - Acer negundo
