Anno
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Don't forget Matthecks equation of relative ratio and the tensile strength of a tube.
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As Jim Reeves once sang 'Welcome to my World...'
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I am surprised that they have never lifted the flags/ taken steps to further identify the problem and to check for any root presence. We would not do any work on the tree unless they could prove an actionable nuisance and it would also be down to the owners to get advice from a reputable Arb Consultant to prove any incursion, obviously if it was proved that we have been negligent then costs would be refundable via the Council Insurance Services.
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Done it and graduate this month - its hard work and lots of time out from family stuff - I did a full night and a weekend day and got through it, however I did have industry, lecturing and ecology experience and working as a TO for a local Authority. As for books you will get a list soon and most up to date stuff from Journals will be available to you online - all Modules have full Bibliographies supplied. A knowledge of Shigo and Mattheck wouldn't go amiss - also Rackham.
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Hornets are usually cool, gentle giants and will leave you to go about your day to day... Never stayed in a property in Normandy yet without a nest and never been bitten, and as for wasps? horrid things, hit them with spoons, tool of the devil etc. (Maybe I shouldn't be an ecologist...)
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Blimey Charlie - light the blue touch paper and walk swiftly away
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Theres an absolute raft of information regarding the Oak Processionary Moth and case history of how it has been managed and strategies tried to isolate its spread. A very different beast from the above...
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Hi all, simple one, I am looking to get a Team member on a Refresher for the above - any providers in the North West/ recommendations/horror stories welcome...
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There are a lot of different similar Ermine Moths with very specific host requirements - they can usually be identified to species level by this very fact...
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In relation to a TCA (Tree in a Conservation Area) you would need to go through the formal planning process and the LA could decide yes or no to permission, if they said no in general they would then serve a TPO on the tree - the onus is on them to do the checks.
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Is it in a TCA? Are there any TPO's on individual trees? What is the situation regarding ownership?
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Cheers, sometimes feel like the Cuckoo in the nest here... Great site though and full of very knowledgeable people and the occasional loon!!
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It's an interesting point that sometimes causes sleepless nights, but I would use the best tools available and make an informed decision, using VTA / QTRA methodology and over 30 years of experience, however if you look at case history the decision will be made in the courts and can only use expert witnesses to ascertain where the responsibilities lie (dependent obviously on why they are getting paid!) Also although I am quite loyal to the people who pay my wages, i would not back down on a decision that I knew was right and would suffer the consequences.
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LA TPO apps to themselves must be quite rare I'd have thought? Not really. I don't know, but would a visual inspection be classed as fulfilling their duty of care? I would have thought so - what else would they do? As an LA TO we have no access to technology and a massive amount of trees to manage.
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I wonder if anyone can assist/give me some advice, I currently use a MEWP for the Tree Team and in a past life also did a MEWP Course, however I keep coming across conflicting information regarding their safe use and any current best practice / legislation. I have the ARB Association Booklet from 2005 and a copy of the Tree Work at Height Code of Practice from 2015 - is there anything else that would be of use to clear up a few points regarding current thoughts?
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put your head in it a smell - if it stinks crack on!
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Greggs locally does provide a five finger discount service...
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Thanks TGB, very frustrating... Hi Ste, out of Lowerhouse Lane depot, checking CCTV footage to try to track as you know it is a prime spot for Motorways and nearby towns/sites. Went on Friday night, presumably made invisible as our 24 Hour Security failed to notice!!
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From our depot in Widnes: Timberwolf TW 190 FTR IFOR Williams Trailer LS7605 40 Traffic Cones and signage Any information gratefully received!
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He was a nice,gentle guy very quiet until he got on stage! That band was The Ponddwellers,featuring the legendary Mad Clive on vocals - a kinda Rock Rasputin!
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While I'm here I'll share these with you, TBird and my '79 Precision...
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My band supported Greg Wright at the Citadel in St.Helens in the 90's phenomenal player!!!
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Nightmare - he broke the law,end of!!
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/badgers-protection-surveys-and-licences Big fines for sett disturbance these days...
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post up some pickies...
