Anno
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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...
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surely its a Planning Function within the LA?
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In my world as a Tree Officer, we publish online the full TPO list with mapping provided - its easier and means less phone calls. We can then get back to juggling 15 plates at the same time...
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Ent? Looks that way...
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most social (antisocial!) insects align with the 4 year boom and bust cycle and build up numbers annually in sync At this point they are unable to get all their protein from scavenging and turn to sweet things - ice cream,sweets and other goodies (like my cold Stella in the garden!!) Hornets are different beasts very much like Shires look the part but placid and tolerant of us, I have never failed to be near a nest when holidaying in Normandy and none of the 10 plus party has ever been stung!
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Small Dusty Wave Moth...
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thats the Dorset one sorry, Buff Tips are great and yes that is Camouflage to stop predation, a severed Birch Twig!
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That's a Micromoth probably Pyrausta purpuralis...
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Have you all read the Notes provided? Having had access to the full PHD I can assure you that the process and scope of knowledge gathering that Dr Slater has taken on, over 7 years has been vigorous and checked by peer review. It’s great to see that there is still scope to learn more about trees, even beyond the pioneers like Mattheck and Shigo, surely anything that expands our knowledge is a massive bonus? I attended the Myerscough day and there were many opportunities to raise any issues or seek clarification, I can't remember many problem being raised...
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Agreed, took two other staff members with me yesterday - excellent and much food for thought,tilting at the Windmills of Shigo and Mattheck!!
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Are there any papers or technical studies around about this, I have a team who are good but getting long in the tooth and at some point they will need to be replaced, but you only need to attend a woodfair with a climbing competition to know that age is no barrier! Just curios to see if any studies have been made...
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all the probes I've seen/used are rubbish - they bend for fun!! As a birder I prefer decent binoculars but a Monocular is as good usually and cheaper. PTI Course I did we had access to kit and shared with others...
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Look like Greater Horseshoe, smart!
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Cheers gentlemen - food for thought (liking that Husky...)
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Cheers Rob! Anyone else?
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Daughters husband wants a small saw for chopping up logs 3/4 times a year for his log burner, He has noted this on ebay a McCulloch CS360 T any opinions and what would he be better off with if not? He's pretty hand with the mechanics (he fixes hydraulic problems on large plant) so no problems with anything tricky/tempremental, but he may be a bit 'timid' And no he's not borrowing my Stihl and ballistics
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Great guitar, good for blues and jazz, T Bone Walker was a famous user. Rock wise Clapton used one in Cream, can be prone to feedback (like most semi's ) at high volumes but in general good piece of kit!
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Jimmy Page model is a Gibson Les Paul - never seen him with a 335...
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All British bats have full protection, as a bat Worker for a number of years I can tell you how common they are in relation to the 80's let alone the 70's. Bats UK are all insectivorous and are a good indicator species of environmental trends and problems, think about this - how many insects do you get on a long journey splattered on your car bike - a lot less than 10 years ago I bet. The major pressure now is habitat loss in relation to development.
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no scam involved, they are Schedule 1 Protected species under Law and need protection. The legislation side has been mismanaged for years and a decent Ecologist can sort this out very quickly, given the right permissions and licences in the correct time frame. Newt fencing is in use, I think it is rarely placed right and costs more than building a pond in mitigation - ridiculousness!!
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getting late in the season, but the DNA test is the most costly and, in my opinion, unreliable. Needed torching for adults and bottle trapping - any liscensed half decent ecologist should be able to sort you... Where are you based?
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SKSTRees - Wall Lizard and a Moorish Gecko (bred those!)
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Unfortunately it only becomes 'valued' when you mention the Duty of Care and the legislation regarding accidents and having a defend-able regime of inspection and setting a priority based programme of works. Although I do feel that even this will become redundant, even though at the minute it is a statutory obligation...
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some good points made Chris, I know how stressful working for yourself can be, I have had many situations where work has crossed over into home life - can I be the only one who carries a copy of BS5837 on his IPhone?!! I wouldn't discourage anyone from doing the work - I came into it from the Ecology side and from Teaching ARB and I am very passionate about what I do. But don't underestimate the pressures and frustrations - maybe I'm just a cynical old b%£~er!
