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Pruning seasonality is interesting what about adding nesting birds to spring/summer, as a neg?
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What is going on with this tree?
jfc replied to Boggle4137's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Yep I agree witches broom. I recently removed lots from some trees mainly cos they overhung a car park and the client was concerned they might snap off and land on a car. They weigh a hell of a lot for their size, and do sometimes break off due to this. They will no doubt re grow but client was aware of that. -
Found this on willow that is clearly dying! Any ideas?
jfc replied to Bootroyd's topic in Fungi Pictures
I'd say ganoderma too, either australe or applanatum. The redness on the trunk looks like spores. -
Your Id looks right to me. Sounds like the tree is gubbed. Is it your tree or a clients? If it is yours you can leave it and see how it does, if it is safe to do so. Jan.
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Where in Scotland Scott? The TOs on the east coast all seem very reasonable and would allow that to be dealt with if you email photos.
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My first saw was a second hand stihl that went bang after a month. I then bought a new husky 555, 60cc will run an 18" bar easily. It has been great, only thing it has needed is a new brake band, that's after 3yrs. My husky dealer is on 3 miles away so very handy.
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Meripilus giganteus.
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Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. I was a psych nurse for a long time before I did tree work. My advice is that there is no magic solution that works for everyone, you will need to find what works for you. Anti depressants, counselling, CBT, etc or complimentary /alternative medicine all works for some people, don't write any of them off till you have properly tried them. You will find something that works for you. I also wouldn't recommend isolating yourself more by deleting loads of contacts, when you are feeling better you may see those friendships/acquaintances differently. Lastly you can have low mood/depression and still get out the house and function quite well, just inside you know you're not right. All the best. Jan.
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Sorry typo " Not worth eating "
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Re weight of fruiting bodies. They are full of water, up to about 90%, there is not much to them when dried. I recently tried eating some giant poly (they are edible) but were tough as old boots and not very tasty! My book did say they were worth eating.
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My local tip site ask for it a couple of times a year. Can't help the OP as I think the Scottish system is different. Was only carrier's or hauliers up here. I have carrier.
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Managed to stop and get some pics. I have driven past this a bit and noticed it failing. Giant polyphore on it at present, also found kretz previously.
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Mostly I find they talk about a "really big tree" to find it is a 10m tiddler. But if you have a rough idea of how long it'll take ie and the client says 1 man a day you know he is probably BSing!
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Guy that works with me bought one but not used it yet. He was looking to get a spare battery but found they are made in the US {not by einhell like most of their stuff) so not easy to get. He was talking of taking it back to lidl.
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I would guess at 3-4 man days. The pricing from 5 shires seems low for a weeks work for me but depends on your rates/overheads. Have you asked the client how long it usually takes to do? Jan.
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Rock climbing experience helps a bit with trusting the rope and not being scared of heights but that's about it. Completely different set of skills that take years to learn. Great if you enjoy a challenge and are happy to start at the bottom and pick it up on the job. As others have said buy some ppe get a basic chainsaw ticket and see if someone will take you on. Good luck. Jan.
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If you have all the machines why not get a subbie climber in to do jobs for you. You initially groundie and gradually reverse roles, but the climber will be there to keep you right. Sure there is guys on here who are after subbie work.
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I think it was only a couple of quid, I don't have an issue with losing that. Read Steve's post about it.
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Hi coletti, Had the same issue, Steve posted something about it a month or two ago. But basically it is no more, I think Google play etc were wanting it to jump through loads more hoops so it wasn't viable to maintain it to their new standards.[emoji20] Was a real shame as I liked it a lot and used it. Jan.
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I bought my fsi from kipper hire in Scotland, they were very good. Having your own grinder makes a lot of sense to me. Definitely been worthwhile. Jan.
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Here's the tree.
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On Swedish whitebeam that had blown over, huge amount of basal rot. Mushroom smell. I am thinking ganoderma australe, but will probably be corrected.
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Windblown trees can be very unpredictable, dealing with large ones isn't recommended unless you are very experienced or have the windblown ticket/course. Put up some photos Anyway.
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Chipper and transit mostly. Also recently got a stump grinder.
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I do bing ads and am a Trusted trader, repeat custom and word of mouth seem to keep me +1 in regular work.
