Typsey

I run an ecological consultancy and we need a subby climber (CS38 and CSCS card) to assist with some tree climbing inspections we have. Our usual subby has now gone off to work full-time and we need someone local to East Yorkshire who can assist occasionally with surveys. No actual tree work will be done as we are only inspecting the trees for bats under our licence. Contact: [email protected]

I have three sites in Hull that I need tree surveys conducted on. The surveys need to be completed by a suitably qualified arboriculturalist (whatever that is) and be conducted according to BS5837. If you're interested them PM me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Typsey

I'm an ecologist that performs aerial tree inspections for bats. I currently hold CS 38 (since 2009) but am looking for somewhere in East Yorkshire (will travel further if needed) that can provide a refresher course so that I can carry out some CPD. I managed to break my leg about 14 months ago and haven't been up a tree in that time. I'm about fit enough to climb again and would really like to not just have a refresher but really get better at climbing. Your recommendations are welcomed. Typsey

I have a job on inspecting trees for bats and need a climber with CS38 and an in date CSCS card. The job is for three days and must be completed by 02/03/16. We can arrange which days to suit. Location is Daventry but I will driving down from East Yorkshire so can pick up if required. Hotel accommodation and food is included. PM with a number and I will ring you.

Practice makes perfect Jimmy! I need to start getting to grips with Quantum GIS which is a free to use GIS package. The fun we have!

East Yorkshire. Close to Hull.

Been away for the weekend Ted. Just replied.

Now with added HSE First Aid certificate.

Thanks for that Spence. They look a good operation, if a little far away.

Love the picture Codlasher. I have never found BLEs in such numbers. As you will be aware, bats move roosts regularly and usually have several in an area. I know of four CPip roosts within my village and I am sure that they will all be part of a larger community. However, without radio tracking I won't be able to prove it. I understand your point on the use of roof voids and buildings as roosts but several bat species have only been found in tree roosts. Therefore, it is essential that as many trees with potential roost features are surveyed correctly prior to any work being conducted. This is why the key produced by Henry is, in my opinion, going to have a great impact. I am always available for advice should you need it, but here's one you haven't asked for: if you are considering an upgrade to your bat detector then the Batbox Duet is an excellent alrounder. Coupled with a decent MP3 player you can get great recordings that can be analysed with freely available software when call diagnosis is difficult in the field.

Thanks for that Goaty. Price looks right. I will ring them today.

Tried them. I did 30/31 with them and they proved a right pain. If I remember rightly, the course was cancelled twice before I finally got on to it. I have been on their waiting list for 32 for about 2 years now. The instructors were very good and the training was great but the organisation left a lot to be desired.

Hi guys, I'm looking to do a bit more training and want to do both CS 32 and 39. I'm based in East Yorkshire and the chappy I did my training with has now retired. Is there anyone with local knowledge who can point me in the right direction? Many thanks.

Ask for it in writing then find enough excuses to delay until the nesting season has started (normally considered the start of March unless you already spot birds nesting) then you can wait to do it until the nesting season is over (normally considered July but may extend due to late summer weather - just check).

As already stated, not yet. It's trying but not really expected will the wee hours of tomorrow morning and then on into Tuesday.

Not sure if anyone has suggested this but you might want to give a ring to a chimney sweep as I am sure this must have happened to them in the past. Make sure you tell him that it is the last time you do it yourself and that you are going to get a professional in to do the job in future otherwise he might be a bit put out. Good luck. Oh, and it is almost snowing. Life is just better with snow. And bacon. Everything's better with bacon!

I really like my Jonsered 2149. I got given it about 4 years ago and it was old then. It even has a Husky clutch cover. Not pretty, but definately my favourite. I also have a Husky 338XPT which I particularly enjoy using as well.

And that's why I want to get out and into the trees again! Thanks for the inspiration.

You're welcome Treeseer. Although I am not certain that bats in the USA use trees in the same way I would be supprised if they didn't. Would you nice to hear your experiences to confirm? Typsey

Alec, try hanging the bait over the trap in such a way as to ensure they have to step onto the trap in order to get the bait. I've had success with this method if they didn't get caught the first time around. Typsey

Fen traps work well as does poisoned bait. However, both are indiscriminant and you need to make sure that other non-target species can't get at them. A friend of mine had great success with his terrier. However, if you have rats in there you will not get rid of them until you get rid of whatever is attracting them.

Hi guys, I find myself with a quiet couple of months so want to put my arb quals to good use. I normally work as an ecological consultant having spent the better part of my youth in the Army and then re-training. Whilst at college I completed CS30, 31 and 38. I completed the training for 39 but got a boot in the arm from the lad I was rescuing on 38 and as I then had to follow it up with the 39 assessment I wasn't able to continue climbing that day. Poor show really and I should have manned up, I know. As I have never really followed the arb route apart from aerial surveys for trees, I didn't go back and finish 39 off. I am now looking for a bit of work as a groundie/2nd climber/brash rat in order to not sit around on my backside for the next couple of months watching re-runs of DIY SOS and also to see if I want to get back on the horse and pursue the arb side of things a bit more. I hold various qualification on top of those already listed but suppose the more prevalent ones would be IPAF 3a/3b MEWP, CSCS and PTS. I have my own PPE and climbing gear as well as ground saws and a nice TH saw (for when you want to show me a thing or two) and come complete with a working Landy (rare as, and should really clinch it TBH). I am a qualified ecological consultant holding various licenses including bats so can help out with those pesky in-tree surveys you may find yourself needing. Not asking for high wages just a chance to re-ignite my love of working with trees and give me that kick up the proverbial I need to get of the couch and sit 39! Typsey

You're welcome David. It is not my intention to be preachy as I'm going to need the advice of this site more than I am going to offer it, but this one is a freebie and certainly useful. Typsey.

I'm new on here and have only really joined because I want to get a bit more out of the arb quals I did at college before becoming an ecological consultant. That said, although my arb knowledge is pretty limited my ecology knowledge is fairly good and at times I would like to pass on tips/knowledge/pointers for those of you who come into contact with ecological issues during your work. To start with I thought I might point you all to a new guide to bat roost features in trees. It's written by Henry Andrews and is a pretty comprehensive guide on how bats use trees and what to look for when assessing the suitability for a tree to support bats; which I am sure you all do prior to working on any tree. Oh, and it's free. Download here. Stick in the downstairs toilet and use it to while away the time.

Great photos! Little bit more than I did on my 38/39 course! Starting to get the arb bug again.