krummholz

Nothing wrong with using an old climbing rope for rigging as long as it's given an appropriate SWL. I'm guessing that wasn't the case here though.

https://press.hse.gov.uk/2025/05/07/school-trust-fined-after-member-of-public-hit-by-falling-tree-branch/

So what's your advice in this instance?

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Anyone using a separate harken Winch like what Drew Bristow does in Fiji? Seems like a lightweight, versatile set up that's cheaper than a GRCS or smart winch if you've already got a decent lowering bollard. Looks like he has the 500 - the WLL of 5kN doesn't sound like a lot though...

Certainly looks like it could be dessicated Trametes spp. fruiting bodies but, as you say, the image quality is pretty poor.

No not at all - was just curious and went down a bit of a rabbit hole.

Just to further assure you that everything was kosher - all the lime trees pollarded have Tree Preservation Orders on them, and all works to them have to have prior approval and consent from the Local Planning Authority. You can find the application and consent documents for the most recent works online on the Stroud Planning Portal.

I'd also suggest to the client (if the surveyor hasn't already) that the bracing be inspected on an appropriate cycle and make them aware of the lifespan of the product - I think Cobra is 10 years?

Nice day for 2 climbers, even better if you're not doing anything else to the trees and don't have to take anything away. Did you spec the bracing or is it a recommendation from a survey?

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You need professional indemnity insurance, all the usual brokers for tree work insurances will offer products.

In terms of being "fully qualified", there's not really a standard recognized qualification for Arborists in the UK (unlike ISA certified in the USA, or the European Tree Worker qualification). You have your certificates of competence from NPTC/LANTRA for using various bits of equipment, felling, tree climbing etc. You'll need these to do the practical day-to-day work - employers need you to have them to meet legal requirements and for insurance, so the tickets make you more employable. Having said that, having the ticket only demonstrates a base level of competence and there's a lot to learn, so I'd stagger getting your tickets over the first 3 or 4 years as you progress. You might also consider a technical qualification like a level 2 Certificate - it'll give you a good foundation for progression if you want to be a team lead/run your own show/move off the tools further down the line. Your HGV license will definitely improve your immediate employability, as others have said find a decent local firm running any trucks over 3.5t and it's a foot in the door. I won't attempt to open the wages can of worms, but it varies greatly depending on the area you're in, and the pay isn't great for the risk and skill involved, but if you click with the work and the right team it's enough, and it's challenging, fulfilling work. Level 2 Certificate Arboriculture On-line | Myerscough College WWW.MYERSCOUGH.AC.UK Level 2 Certificate Arboriculture On-line

Looks like it's potentially something to do with the graft? The bulge will be coming from the rootstock. Is there anything else concerning about the tree? Defoliation, lots of deadwood formation etc?

OP didn't specify what they wanted to use it for