cannonball

Wow. Nicely escaped. Tools down...time for a pint ha ha glad your ok

Very funny

Nice one. Cheers for the exercise suggestions. Need to get rid of the Christmas lard!

Looking at getting one of these. Battery life seems good then. Must be useful to communicate effectively with groundies? Also able to start a job earlier due to the lack of noise? An early start means an early finish...usually

If it's for a big company why can they not offer payment for a professionals time - time is money ;-)

A local mower service chap has given my phone number to a chap who has just acquired some wood land local to me . The chap has called me asking if I will fell a " couple " of trees ( all Scots pine he tells me , must be a plantation ) and then tell him what he needs to know to cut them up . Now I , in the distant past , have tickets but nothing that says I can instruct , teach , any one . If I told / showed him the basics and he ended up hurting him self would I be liable . Obviously I must charge for my time . Whats the score here my friends ??

I'd advise him to go on an 'occassional chainsaw users' course. That way the training you may offer doesn't conflict with the business of you felling for him. I would'nt want any grey areas having showed someone how to use a chainsaw. He would probably enjoy the course anyway

I'm going to check weight transferrence everytime always. That left a lump in the throat. Hope he's on the mend

1/2 day Thu 7th March North Oxford. Simple reduction on a Willow.

Own transport desirable but may be able to pick up.

Own climbing kit (loler'd), top handle saw, ppe, CS30/31/38/39 essential.

Possible further work.

 

Please call Alex on 07593926997

 

(competitive rate)

POST FILLED NOW. Alex

1/2 day Thu 7th March North Oxford. Simple reduction on a Willow.

Own transport desirable but may be able to pick up.

Own climbing kit (loler'd), top handle saw, ppe, CS30/31/38/39 essential.

Possible further work.

Please call Alex on 07593926997

(competitive rate)

well done! :-)

Cheers everyone for your input - all good stuff. Your Rottweiler is cool!!

Meeting with the TO soon - will follow up then for those interested. Cheers

If you want to get rid of them you will have a good case if you can find hornet moth bore holes around the base..

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The damage is pretty amazing I would also guess in this area 98% of all poplars especially hybrids have a problem,this photo shows what you will find in terms of damage from the larvae eating the roots..usually them stem is solid above 1-2ft from ground level showing only signs of decay as this tree did.

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Interesting pics MattyF but on a quick (initial inspection) we did the other day they look pretty healthy. Noted though, cheers

My genneral view with Pops, other than deadwood removal n crown lifting optiions (not suitbale here) is "all or nothing".

 

Hence, as an aletrnative approach, I would suggest the multiple trees owners, guided by yourself, consider engaging the services of a 'suitably competnet perosn' (who can spell better than me ) to make an assessment and write a report highlighting the fact the trees are unsuitable to retain long term and to produce a management plan for 'phased' removal and replacement program, with something more suitable, over say a 5 year period.

 

Indiviudally, the TO is unlikely to go for this but as a collective approach he/she just might. Also, in implementing it, particularly if white poplar, you will need to be very mindful of the potential 'suckering' effects from the roo system and be very active in managing this.

 

just an alterantive, hopefully worthy of a thought.

 

Paul

 

PS Just a word of caution for 'topping' (it is inappropriate, and in fact probably incorrect, to use the word pollarding for trees of this size and age, accrding to BS3998:2010, although it is still commonly done), whilst there may be an abundance of regrowth, viewed as positive, in my expereince as Pops don;t compartmentalise well, often extensive decay sets in and the regrowth often fails/'snaps out'.

Thanks Paul, all good info. I was wondering whether removing all of them and re-planting may be an option. I'd certainly enjoy watching them grow year on year (haven't done anything on this scale before and would certainly leave my mark). They do look great but just too tall for the client/s at the moment.

Thanks for everyones input by the way - I will post before and after photos of work that is carried out that gets the go ahead

Kill the lot!

 

The right to light will not go well with most TO's. The other arguement(of roots lifting gardens/fences etc) will not be cured by any form of crown reduction. If anything, could be made worse.

 

Fel, fell, fell.

No the right to light didn't sound appealing to him . He's a pleasant guy so should be able to work something out.

Removal of 8 of them? Do you think he may go for that?

Cheers stoner

Hi,

 

Aim for whatever reduction you can get away with. Also lifting to let light in below canopy which will likley be more effective than any reduction.

 

If there is property damage and depending upon thr proximity of the houses sound out the TO on replacememt and a stratergy for this as at this size they are obviously mature and they will most likley have a limited safe life expectancy while retaining amenity.

 

Do a TEMPO assessment and aim for what is needed as long as tree retention is given weighted serious consideration mnay thing can be achieved.

 

HTH

 

Nick

Fingers crossed a sizeable reduction can be done, a) to make it worth while and b) so the client/s won't need it doing again soon after. Removal and re-planting could be an option that I hadn't thought of and could suggest - thanks. I will do an assessment Nick - cheers for your input.

Al

When you say 50% reduction, is that a reduction in canopy, or a nice way of saying cut them in half?

 

Have you considered how dense the regenerated crown would be?

A nice way of saying cutting them in half then

Regeneration could be an issue - a swapping of foliage

Cheers Pete

16 Poplars in a row at the rear of 5 homes. The residents want more light into the garden. On a breif inspection they look healthy and I can see the customer's point about wanting them reduced. The root system is ploughing lines through the client's garden and pushing up fences. Looking to meet with the Tree Officer soon on site (who has been helpful). Wondered whether people think he will allow a 50% reduction and what could support the client's case? Cheers, Al

Hi all,

 

Possibly need someone in oxford area, weekend work so sat and sun days ideally no experience really required as can have you just operating the chipper but experience would be advantageous.

 

or alternatively someone may have a crew available with pts same as above.

 

text 07527167418

 

cheers alex

Hi Alex, dropped you a text.

Thanks, Al

i was thinking the same thing!

:lol:

Perhaps not, but I bet the ****** wouldn't like it. They might actually get SHOT while stealing your gear.

They would start bringing guns with them to theive things as well though and shoot people to get it...

Very selective editing. I've never felt teh need to own a gun to defend myself. look what is currently happening in Finland, they are talking about more restrictions of gun ownership.

 

I don't know all teh ins and outs, all the facts, the pros and cons of owning a gun. I've never felt the need to own one, I've got mates that do.

 

I don't believe that gun ownership makes for a safer society.

 

Jamie

Good points Jamie,

I think the video is rather more a selection of clips/vox pops that aim to support the NRA's approach to things (cherry picked from a PR MEWP ). People protesting about gun laws in this country are right to if it is for hunting/farming. In those respects it is a tool used for a job. Shoot pests, shoot game/food is fine I reckon. I don't know the ins or outs either when the 2 countries are compared.

I don't need a gun so I don't have one, if I was a farmer or shot game/for food I probably would though. To many Americans seem to own them just to show off and act tough in my opinion. Not all though of course...Arnie

Lime butt

yr black beard could do with a trim in that pic

cheers guys advice heeded. Actually feel like my head is going to explode today.

Yr advice on hedge cutting/pricing has been much appreciated - I've swotted up ready for the spring - some of yr posts on AT are great. I would go for a payment plan. I can't see them turning it down as yr being honest and must have always paid in the past. From their point of view you are being upfront and offering something. Fingers crossed for better weather this year. Good luck dude.

Al

Cheers for the help guys! I need to take out a loan as i'll be taking over the small business i currently work for so will be buying all the good will and equipment etc. So unfortunately i'll have to borrow, but at least i know i already have the work there.

Good luck James. I would say borrow as little as possible and pay yr self a small wage to start with. I don't currently run my own business but debt takes the fun out of anything if you don't shift it quick. Been stung in the past but plain sailing now. Would'nt wish you the same mistake. So many experienced people on here to help with everything. All the best