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Thanks all

Hi All

Just wondering how good brushcutter trousers are at providing protection from thorns and brambles?

I do alot of utility surving and alot of sites have deep bramble/thorn cover.

Thanks

Tree 

On 18/03/2022 at 17:50, Paul Barton said:

Yes.  No joy!

Smart cut near pershore used to run them

once the  temperature warms try nematodes, namasys worked well for me

Brilliant will having a look, not sure that your postage rates are proportionate though 

Shocking lack of safety for the self's and others, never mind the other tres that got damaged either.

Would be interested on whether Birmingham  City council parks department know what there contactor do.

31 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

If you drop your pencil whilst out on a survey and someone trips over it causing them to have a pencil phobia for life, public liability will cover you.  Don't laugh, people are idiots and should never be underestimated.

Very ture and I guess for the cost it's cheap for peace of mind, just trying to keep costs down

Hi

I only do surveying/consultancy work.

Spoke with arborisk and the recommend as minimum for all. Just wounder what it actually covers for or against as I don't carry out physical work

Just a quick heads for any who's looking to buy Diagnosis and Prognosis of wood Decay in urban trees by  Francis W.M. Schwarze it's on ebay stating at £70 with 1 hour to go..bargain as it's £130 new

Like the all weather cover the BT guy has on his, will have to talk the boss into getting one for ours

Hi

Just wondering if there's any members of the chartered institute of horticulture on here?

Thinking of joining to help broaden my area of work. Not sure how much benefit it would be though?

Many thanks

Tree

I have the woody plant propagation book, had a quick look and it's based on field sown seed propagation.

Also had a look in the grower nursery stock manual.  Copied the section below.

You used to be able to buy seed from Chilton  seeds, a mail order seed company. 

Are you dipping the cuttings in rooting hormone powder?  A heated propergator sounds good, I would assume a high humidity is needed but as already stated the media needs to open/free draining

36 minutes ago, difflock said:

Since salt only works to a few degrees below zero it is no use in the Scandinavian climate,

I think they use grit for added traction,(from various images I have come across) possibly moreso on their gravel roads where it does not need to be removed post thaw.

P.S.

Would the wood chip not also cause BOD pollution issues when washed into watercourses.

mth

Think grit is used in Canada to, stone chipped window screens is the problem with grit though.

Wood chip may not be suitable for wide spread use but I'm sure there areas where it could be used, may be pedestrian areas or car parks etc?

But unless the price drops than it probably won't get used

Ian Morgan or Apex  both around cannock chase area

Where abouts are you?

Try the BALI website?

32 minutes ago, Gary Prentice said:

Got this booked today. I don’t know if the booking forms are in circulation generally but if you expressed interest through the links above to Symbiosis, they are sending them out.

Yep there on there website. 

Booked up for day 2

2 hours ago, Gray git said:

Ah got you, hadn't read the other thread. I do think quality of work slips within these large companies and they price with the view they can only turn a profit on extras charged at an extortionate rate and if this does not happen then they are fooked.
Just look at fountains, till hill where have they gone now even balfors at one time they were so many of them it was easier to spot than Eddie stobarts but round here it's only now amey vans everywhere so who knows.

Looking on the amey website  (sad I know) they had a part goverment contract with carillon, now amey have the full contact. Also didn't know that amey isn't UK owner either.

Keir another big one, doing well it appears to be

36 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

I don’t understand this post at all.

 

1: The homeowner WAS lucky it only damaged his lawn and hedge. 

2: Why would he have read the national tree safety group publications? And if he had what would be especially pertinent to this case?

Was the owner not lucky no one was injured or killed?

I know we don't know the full extent of why the tree failed.

The national tree safety groups publication common sense risk management of trees gives good guidance to home owners on thee duty of care of there trees, which a prudent home owner should be aware of.

I know we don't know the full story and yes there's lots of tree owners tree owners who don't do anything with there trees at all.

Interesting how the home owner thinks he was lucky as its only damaged his lawn and hedge.

Guessing he hasn't read any of the national tree safety group publications 

Wpd tried to charge me for a shutdown saying it's your trees and you should keep them clear, but I did point out they have a statutory obligation to maintain a set distance. The open phase was arcing in the wind.

They came out and cleared the minimum to max it safe.

Try reporting issues as safety issues and tree cutting request rather than a shutdown request.

Never written one but seen  many,  obviously it can be a fixed price or frame work agreement. Your work specs need to be focused, not open to interpretation.

I know there is standard used for some high value government tenders and I believe depending on the value.

I have some previous tenders, if you drop me a pm i can email them over?

Just try bring upfront, tell them what you can do, just be honest and don't over exaggerate your ability as you can come unstuck.

You never a potential employer may well appreciate your honesty and give you a chance

6 hours ago, David Humphries said:

Not sure, definately not cheap but worth it, (£200 rings a distant bell) but like Gary said, he's very entertaining and I remember coming away both times with a number of biomechanical processes having clicked into place.

OK great, will have to try and get it booked do you places will be limited? 

The visor works well I've found