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Depends on the fungus, condition of the tree, value of tree and what other options are available such as pruning. Very sad case and sorry to hear about it

Thanks John As a surveyor hearing about these cases are a great motivation to not get complacent. And also to learn from. It would be good if there was a good reference to cases involving trees. I am sure there is. Maybe there is that you know of. I want this book but not sure if it has much and not sure if I can justify the expense if not- The law of trees, Forests and Hedges (3rd edition) The Law of Trees, Forests and Hedges: 3rd Edition from Summerfield Books WWW.SUMMERFIELDBOOKS.COM Buy The Law of Trees, Forests and Hedges: 3rd Edition Hardback by Dr Charles Mynors, Elizabeth Nicholls, Stephanie Hall ISBN: 9780414103009

Thanks John. Interesting read and a sad case. What was the verdict and outcome?

Thanks for the post. I had never heard of this and a good find. Hopefully cheep hard copies will appear (just had a look and could not find) and the UK will use as like you said the BS one is a crazy price. Although I wonder how many on the tools would make the effort to read either. I feel the fact its an EU standard gives it weight however I wonder if that will be an acceptable standard for the UK to formally use now were not in it.

Where are you based? If I was you try and find some surveyors to shadow and see if you like it. As Sutton said their most likely working alone all day, every day so would not mind a bit of company and to showcase what they do.

Are your referring to to Duncan Slater's work? I like how he pointed out and documented how unions change over time and one union can be a mix of types depending on what side of the tree you look at it from. And not to judge a union alone but to look at the growth structure above the union, the angles and if there are any rubbing branches or 'natural bracing'. That was my take on it anyway. I saw a cut up tree recently which had about 1m of vertical growth on top of an old union which illustrated this perfectly.

Racists!

where are you based? Again PTI. The level 4 is well worth it just allow yourself plenty of free time for the course work to make it more enjoyable

Look into doing level 2 or 4 course. Can do part time around work and gives you underpinning knowledge needed plus will set you up well for the future in arb.

What happened to the tree benedmonds?

What was the lab result Paul Barton?

Sorted now thanks. Gonna be a long drive!

Hello all Is anyone running a PTI course this winter near me (North Wales) or closer than south of England where I have seen a few advertised? It’s just for me. Thanks in advance, Dan

Thanks guys and hello Pat! Pat I may do that. I'll try and find mine first but that may be useful thanks. It's good to hear those positive comments and may book soon. If so will put another post out in fact looking for a nearer venue. Living in north Wales. Another possibility is doing some utility qualifications but need to do some research. I have some temp work now but thinking ahead and also covering my arse a bit.

Just looking into doing a PTI course again. Every training provider for years says something along the lines of this .- ‘’You will also need to be thoroughly experienced in carrying out tree inspections and surveys’’ Surely the whole point of doing training courses such as this is to get a job so one can start doing such a thing the course teaches. So don’t understand the exclusiveness and backwardness of such prerequisites. Do people agree and does anyone care to elaborate? For the record I have over 6 years practical experience climbing and Level 4 and some surveying experience so not quite what the course asks for maybe.