Marula
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I've been doing this for over a decade and never done one of these, I've heard they're murder on any unprotected skin. What's the timber like? Is it hard or soft when cutting?
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A reduction on the tree would be best if heave is the concern. If the tree is removed all at once it could take up to ten years for the soil to reach saturation, this means that even if the tree is removed now the true extent of heave won't be noticed until much later down the line. Yew is hardy and would withstand a good reduction. It's also a decent size yew and would be a shame to lose it, is there a tpo on it by any chance? To add, a good measure is to find out which came first, tree or the house, although in this instance it seems fairly obvious.
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Where are you based?
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Thanks fellas, I'll give them a shout.
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Anyone?
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Possibly, when I read his question I just read it as someone who is winging it. Perhaps Ollie could clear it up for us, then we could better advise him.
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[emoji1][emoji1] Mine doesn't let me forget it, she thinks I have an OCD issue.
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Any one know what this machine is?
Marula replied to MattyF's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Isn't this what they used to plough up the rooting systems on cleared forestry stands? -
What a setup, I'm slightly aroused by that [emoji14][emoji857][emoji1360], I love a bit of heave kit.
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Any one know what this machine is?
Marula replied to MattyF's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
I don't know but I want it! I'd use it everyday just because it looks like a load of fun. -
I want the old Arbtalk back....not the website but the ethos
Marula replied to beechwood's topic in General chat
There used to be a few very experience and knowledgable heads on Arbtalk which I used follow. I've lurked for years, occasionally posting in bursts but I've come to notice that there seems to be loads of posters who aren't climbers or even arborists giving people advice nowadays, with those receiving the advice thinking it's coming from an experienced hand when it's not. I'll hold my hand up as one of those abrasive posters, it is however not meant as abrasive but it's just the way I write. My missus often scolds me for a text message when no malice was meant. -
People think they know their abilities, what they don't know is the parameters they are working within. If you don't understand the subject then you can't calculate a risk. If it was that straight forward there wouldn't be the accident figures there are. A quick tree accident heading typed into YouTube will illustrate this point, nearly all by unqualified individuals who thought they knew what they were doing because they watch the discovery channel. I'm possibly just anal, I'm willing to accept that tag as my missus regularly reminds me I am.
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I'm looking for a platform (cherry picker) hire company around the south east Kent area with a fair price, any suggestions? Also, how often do you lads use a platform a year would you say?
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This is a gem[emoji1360]. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say you're not a climbing arborist? Giving someone who isn't qualified advice. As most accidents with tree work comes down to unqualified individuals doing exactly this sort of thing I don't think a forum with qualified individuals on it should be offering anything other than advice on either where to do a course or or maybe someone who could run through a few safety procedures in person. Ollie, I mean this with the best intentions, if I can injure myself after many years in the industry whilst following safety procedures rigorously then someone who isn't familiar with all the ins and the outs of the game will obviously be in with a higher chance of doing the same. If you are using a saw, electrical or even petrol driven I suggest getting someone local to show you a few safety procedures.
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Pretty much what I was thinking, Cheers Timon. I know insurance companies will look for any way out, I've always had honey brothers do my splicing for me.[emoji1360]
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[emoji1360][emoji23][emoji23] I'm grouchy today. However he's not an arborist and could end up hurting himself seriously.
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Ok, but does splicing generally have to be done by someone in the know? As in a certified individual?
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What's the legal stance on home splicing? If there's an accident will HSE have legs or not?
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Great, a bunch of trained arborists giving a "I bought a rope and harness guy" advice. Let me guess, you've got your Bosch electric saw up there with you?
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Would you mind reposting that please David, the link seems to be broken my side, cheers.
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So my two suggestions are ruled out?[emoji23][emoji1360] I agree it definitely isn't a Swedish white beam.
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Could also be a cliff white beam, but most likely a hybrid as Daltontrees said.
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Service Tree of Fontainebleu, they're more commonly found up in Yorkshire than a service tree I would think.
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By the time I hit 30 my elbows, shoulders and back were blown out. If you're 50, doing 60 foot+ take downs and wielding a 40, 660 or 880 up a tree for half a day at least once or twice a week without issues then I tip my hat at you sir.
