Loz
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sorry to be flippant Arcto but I find a PM and telephone call, followed by a day on site a lot more effective at getting to know one another.
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I think your confused - was it this site you were looking for; https://uk.match.com/
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Hello, Experienced freelance climber wanted for occasional work in Inverness area. Please PM me rates and availability Cheers! Loz
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Hello, Could do with some help for the odd job or two in the Inverness area. Ideally climber with own kit, but still interested to hear from qualified groundstaff. Please PM if of interest. Cheers, Loz
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I would be interested to know what you decided with this one, Paul? cheers, loz
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Give it a height reduction. You wouldn't necessarily have to take too much to reduce the perceived risk, I am sure it would recover. Anyway, trees contribute a lot more than just aesthetic value! If its one or the other, then I think the concept of felling a tree just because it looks unsightly in the short term is pretty outdated now. Cheers, Loz
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Thanks all, sorted now, but will make a note for 6 months time! Cheers, Loz
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Hi Paul, Typical, it just arrived today and yes your right - its the same! Thanks for the message though Loz
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Great, thanks. I thought as much, just wanted to check there was some new content. Cheers
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Hello, Just wondered if the new (2015) AA Guidance note 7 Tree Surveys; a guide to good practice is worth getting? Is it much of an update on the 2005 version? Arboricultural Association - Guidance Note 7 Thanks!
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Hello, Recently moved back to Inverness areas so things are pretty quiet. Looking to pick up some casual freelance work to subsidise other things. Over 10 years experience in Arb, ticketed up to CS41. Enthusiastic, hard-working, reliable and friendly! Please PM if interested and I can send over more details. Cheers! Loz
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Bump......
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Hello, Can anyone point me to a LOLER inspector up north, ideally in Inverness area? Cheers!
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Interesting. The tree owner is a practical farmer type, so ground investigation won't be happening. I think the approach will be to just wait and see how bad it gets, its now weighted away from road so no reason to remove asap. ref soil replacement; i presume you mean after the tree has been removed?!
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Spot on. The dead limb was removed after bark loss and dysfunction ( approx 4 months ago)
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sorry about the pics, rotating them doesnt seem to work. Must remember to shoot in landscape mode.
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No sign on this tree. There is however on another beech about 200m up the road.
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Hi, Thanks, I hadn't realised armillaria could cause exudates. Sorry no pics of crown to hand, but i will get one tomorrow. Its suffering some peripheral die back and is also a lot thinner than adjacent trees. Yes next to public road. Sadly, part of an avenue of beech, so if armillaria a good chance of spreading to others? Cheers, Loz
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Hi, I would be interested to know what people thought of the following; Mature beech which suddenly sacrificed a large scaffold limb ( removed as overhanging road). Exudates on lower part of stem, which seems to extend in a vertical line up to approx 4m, but most apparent 1m above root collar. Bark has cracked and has lifted away beneath exudates and is hollow when tapped. Extensive bark loss on other side of tree, rhizomorphs and limited amount of white mycelium. Die back in crown. Adjacent rhodos ( lots of them) have diseased leaves but i've got that down as just black leaf spot. I'm thinking perhaps phytophora with secondary infection of armillaria Thanks!
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Ok, point taken about minimal tipping and weight removal, thanks. Not sure the cost will be viable along with thinning and material for bracing, basically I am trying to keep the cost reasonable to encourage retention of tree. Any thoughts on doubling up of braces to increase tonnage? Cheers, loz
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Co-dom included stems are common on beech. Failure of said defect is also common on beech. There are at least two more nearby which have already failed, and a couple of months ago a larger beech 200 yds up the road split in two right to base, but didn't collapse, it just kept opening and closing by about 3ft in the wind! It was overhanging moderately busy road and someones house, who had to be evacuated for 48hrs util a 30m MEWP could be scoured. As regards reduction from the ground it really does not look feasible in accordance with BS. Its a woodland edge tree with wide canopy on one side, and very long leaders. Prob need to loose at least 40% to next growing point. Either that or spend a whole day nibbling the tips, which IMO would be pointless / costly. Good thinning, whilst retaining all lower branch's for damping effect would be a good call though. cheers, loz
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Photos attached hopefully........ Diameter of stem just above fork approx 70cm. 80ft beech Tree is quite a feature when going up drive and worthy of retention, however there is a limit to how much the landowner will be prepared to spend in order to retain. Crown reduction not appropriate due to species and habit -lack of suitable growing points ( would need to be very heavy reduction). Crown thinning would be appropriate though. Thanks for the opinions, Loz
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Not sure, but I have recently noticed quite a few cedars that have died suddenly or are struggling in northern england / scotland. Not sure why, can't be the recent cold winters as I'm sure cedars are used to the cold! ( certainly deodara and atlantica anyways)
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Hi, Considering bracing versus felling of a mature beach with heavily included co-doms. Searching the old threads I can seen a lot about bracing but i have two questions; 1. was considering cobra type system, but have come across comments about rods being better for beech - can anyone confirm / expand please? 2. if using cobra surely you can save a lot of money by doubling up 2Tonne to make 4Tonne etc.., if they are equalized must be the same strength ? Thanks! Loz
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Hi Chris, PM sent. Regards, Loz
