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  1. Chris at eden
    If the tree is TPO'd don't spec the work as a percentage, the TO would be well within their rights to refuse to validate. CR's must always be specified in linear metres of what is to be removed or the finished height. BS3998:2010. Also CR should be a last resort to address an issue. 20% of the extension is also too much, you could kill a mature beech with that. Not saying you will just that you can. Thinning is better for trees wound response and they look better when finished. If you must go with CR then no more than 10% of the extension on a mature tree so that's probably less than 2m. There is no such thing as a heavy crown reduction, that's lopping and topping. Cheers,
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    Hi folks, There is a question/assignment relating to this on the new L6 professional diploma and its all about qualifications. Professions are represented by seats of learning at higher education establishment. E.g. degree courses at university. The oldest professions are medicine, law and theology. Arb is a pretty new profession as the pd arb has been running since the 60's and the degree is even more recent. Arbs can also now achieve chartered status through the ICF. If you ever get to represent a client at a planning inspectorate appeal for TPO refusals, the first thing the PINS inspector will do is ask you to write down your qualifications. PINS inspectors (at hearing) generally know very little about trees and rely on the expert statements of the arbs that are present. This is why they ask about qualifications. To judge the level of the arbs knowledge without having to go to too much effort. In short, tree surgery is a trade, arboriculture is a profession.
  3. Chris at eden
    I agree, Witches Broom.
  4. Chris at eden
    What is all this stuff under the canopy? Anything heavy or toxic?
  5. Chris at eden
    Hi David, Further to your request. I operate a tree consultancy business based near Dudley (about 10 miles from you) so if I can be of assistance then please feel free to contact me directly. My contact details are on my website which can be accessed below. See hyperlink on my signature. Regards,
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    You should have the tree inspected professionally if in doubt. NTSG states that it is ok for residents to monitor the condition of their own trees in the first instance looking for obvious defects but once these are identified you must seek professional advice. The council wont come out to inspect your trees they are not the duty holder, the tree owner is. Where about is the tree? front or rear? is it visible from a public place?
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    Could be either of the two mentioned above. Laetiporus is less common on conifer than broadleaf. Phaeolus is a conifer specialist. They both cause brown rot so there would be little external biomechanical signs of the extent of the defect but ultimatly, they both make trees fail.
  8. Chris at eden
    Shrinkable clay soils are not the only issue to consider. A birch tree located 25m from the building would be unlikely to cause damage no matter how shrinkable the soil is, oak on the other hand may well do. You need to look at all the factors or you would just be guessing. Getting a qualified arb in is a good idea if in doubt. AMIUG is now run through the consulting arborist society (CAS) or so they tell me. They have a list of accredited mortgage and insurance expert of which I am one operating in the midlands area but there are others all over the country. Have a look at their website, there is a link on the home page of my website for easy access. See below.
  9. Chris at eden
    Heave will only be a problem if there is a persistent moisture deficit caused by the tree and this will only be possible if the tree is significantly older than the building. The house will also need to be build in a shrinkable clay soil. You can check your soil type at the bgs viewer online but beware, the viewer is copied from solid and drift maps and these are only accurate to 20 miles.
  10. Chris at eden
    I've never heard anyone say they like Robinia before so it must be Gleditsia!
  11. Chris at eden
    Don't do it. They are native woodland plants and extremely import for insects within the local ecosystem. You could strim around the stools to reduce competition. The presence of the nettles would suggest high levels of nitrate so the growth of stool should be good.
  12. Chris at eden
    Hi folks, I agree with Andrew. The IRP is the most testing piece of work and the difficulty is keeping the word count down. I'm about two weeks from submitting mine and then I am all done. Luckyleaf, I have the reading list electronically if you want me to email it to you give me a shout and i'll forward it. Cheers

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