DanClimbsTrees
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I reckon he's an 80's DJ and the BBC covered it up for him.
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Probably a Lord.
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I don't believe that there is a treatment for anthracnose. If you do end up removing the tree you could replant Salix alba which I believe is resistant to the fungul pathogen.
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Amazing Bert; very jealous.
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Thanks for your comment, Jules. Much appreciated! So, the definitions for the following would be... Sapwood exposed: Bark and cambium gone, fungus colonizes the exposed sapwood. Sapwood intact: Bit confused on this, does it mean the spores enter elsewhere and then colonize the sapwood without the need for it to be exposed to the elements? Active pathogenesis: Umm.... Heartwood: Either exposed heartwood or bypasses bark, cambium and sapwood? Thanks for your help
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Ok. So, next question. Fungal colonisation strategies What does it mean? I've looked over my usual websites and even my Shigo book and it's not explained clearly. Is the strategy simply the part of the tree which the fungi enters through or is it the part of the tree which the fungi affects? Cheers, Dan
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Just seen your comment, Jaime, thanks very much
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WATER!! I get through about 2.2 L every day at work. Hot or ice coffee is also good. Can't stomach any temperature between the two though
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Forwarding on sensitive sites
DanClimbsTrees replied to the village idiot's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
I always get in trouble for forwarding on sensitive sites to my mate. I suppose grannies aren't for everyone. -
Hey Wick, I completely understand your frustration with Bicton. I wouldn't like to be tarred with the image that I'm of a lower caliber though! I learnt through an apprenticeship so time in college was minimal (probably a good thing). I had no issues with Mark and found him very easy to get on with. Sorry to hear that your experience was not good! I think having an assessor who puts you at ease is important (they have this at Roland Heming). In another turn of events I could have easily ended up at Hi Line. Although, I'm happy that I ended up working for a local Arb and being his only full time employee. Cheers for your comment, Dan
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My moped knowledge isn't too great. If we were taking about a geared bike I would suggest having a look over the clutch/ clutch cable. I reckon the belt is a good shout though
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What are the issues? Other than it being an Aprilia of course.
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Try BanditForum. I've not been on there in years but it was a good bunch.
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I think it was Mark who assessed my 30 actually.
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Cheers Kevin, their VTA introduction looks interesting. I'll bear them in mind.
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Hi Jodie, Is this the apprenticeship scheme set up by Nobby Clark? If I hadn't already finished my apprenticeship through Bicton I'd be straight on the phone to you. I met Nobby early last year down at River Dart and he was a very knowledgeable guy. Cheers, Dan
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Bicton Arb is poor. The quality of the teachers is good, they have real world experience, which I like, however they're seriously let down in other departments. The administration is shocking at best and this ruins it. I would not recommend anyone go there for a full time course on an apprenticeship. My coursework has been with them for marking since early February. I understand they're going through a 'restructure' but surely keeping students in the loop is a pretty obvious thing to do.
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Ended up doing my 31, 38 & 39 with Rol. All very good. Booked my 41 for September too.
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Haha A fair few of the questions are written in that style so usually I just go by gut instinct which worked in most part for the first unit! Cheers
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Well I think you've got the best reason to with the amount I badger you, Gareth! How does it go... "being asked for help is the sincerest form of flattery"? Pretty sure that's it.
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Thank you for such a detailed reply. Much appreciated
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Thanks, John. I don't know too much about veteran trees just yet, I'll have a look into them!
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Stuck on this one... "Specify two periods in the life of a tree when it might be vulnerable to attack from damaging agents." Not really sure what "damaging agents" is but I've put down: i. Seedling – These are very susceptible to damage by either weather (frost) or by traffic (animal or human). I was thinking they'd be more susceptible after an injury before a wound had been fully compartmentalized also? What do you think? Cheers, Dan (in b4 "I think you should do your own bloody coursework").
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Nice one, Ian Snapped this sunset a little while back. It really was quite a sight.
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I do premium bonds instead. I know it's still not great odds but at least you keep your stake.
