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petercb

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  1. You tell them as it won't even cover the energy bills not worth the effort to move it.
  2. What's the purpose of the trench? What did tree survey show? Think you will struggle, not the same tree you've just worked on in your other thread is it?
  3. petercb

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    Guilty as charged m'lud. But will it be 4?, couple of years younger than Charles. On a serious note you have to say she did a good job and was well respected.
  4. +1
  5. You may be interested in this, has closed currently but seed production is open, link for that is on right hand side of the blog. Might be worth talking to your local forestry officer as well. As others have said provenance will be important. Good luck Introducing the new Tree Production Capital Grant FORESTRYCOMMISSION.BLOG.GOV.UK News and updates from the Forestry Commission
  6. Soilscapes soil types viewer - National Soil Resources Institute. Cranfield University WWW.LANDIS.ORG.UK
  7. Noticing a distinct lack of wildlife for a little while. Little or no roadkill these days and not much sign of badgers, pheasants, rabbits, hares etc in the wood or on the pastures. Insect life also noticably absent haven't had to debug my windscreen at all this summer. I know the dry and hot weather will have decimated a lot of creatures but was notable even before that. I'm in East Northants but same is true in North Bedfordshire and West Cambridgeshire. Anyone finding the same?
  8. Long while since I imported anything but the big thing was the shipping agent who gets the shipment allocated to them, they were either a nightmare or really good. Make sure all vat/import duties and other paperwork etc sorted before you go to collect.
  9. Exactly, my local force Northants run what they call Operation Snap just send your dashcam video in and they will act on it as required. I think a lot of other forces do the same so don't just whinge about it send any video in. Dashcams are cheap enough and saved my no claims/premium when someone sideswiped me on a country road. Insurance first reaction was 50/50 until they saw my dashcam footage then changed and I was 100% in clear.
  10. Put yourself on the Tip Site listing it's next to Today's Posts BUT there are a lot of people on there so beer tokens etc may help your cause.
  11. Re bridleways etc council are resposible for surface. Landowner is responsible for any side growth i.e. hedges and trees overhanging. Probably why farmer was playing dumb as it's his responsibility to clear.
  12. So arrived at gate to right of way leading to wood. Unlocked and closed it behind me, all good. Get down to wood gate 60 yards away passing neighbour who is clearing manure pile with two spreaders. Friendly waves all round. Go to get out of cab of tractor where the **** did I put the gate keys. Just used them, not on cab floor, not in pockets, not in little cubby hole under seat. Rats must have dropped them by gate so walk 60 yards back search all round - no joy. Must have left them in cab after all 60 yards back to tractor another search no joy, back to gate again still no luck back to tractor get in cab thinking wtf do I do now? Another search and aha hiding behind the third service levers on the mudguard ??? how did they get there?? Nonchalantly get out of cab to unlock gate trying not to look at neighbour but you just have to don't you and yes he and his two lads all laughing their round objects off. Oh to be young again and have all my faculties back.
  13. Don't know here you're located but this was posted today
  14. Apply to council for variation to the planning condition.
  15. Not recent by vegetation regrowth, road sign and sandbag look new? Maybe didn't sit back up but pulled up and propped to keep ditch clear?
  16. I have the 50 litre version with more cfm about £140. It's excellent well made and company good to deal with.
  17. PM'd you a copy of a BS you might find helpful.
  18. On the main trunk there are some exit holes made by a boring insect. Not sure what attacks whitebeam if that's what it is but probabled tunneled and made chambers under bark and stopping flow of water upwards similar to Dutch Elm Disease.
  19. Impressive and organised? He's got no chance then!
  20. He's only resigning as Conservative leader, he stays as PM until they have a leadership contest, should be out by October. What's wrong with Larry? I've not heard any lies from him.
  21. As others have said you need to provide a lot more detail. TPO's can be removed but only with extremely good justification. Loss of light is not one of them. You will need to have I would think at least a qualified arborist's survey and a survey from a qualified building surveyor which would have to show compelling reasons for removal or reduction. Bear in mind that in some situations removal of trees near to buildings can lead to problems with 'heave'. The housing association would also need to be in agreement with you.
  22. Glad you all came through relatively unscathed. Which is giving you the most pain - ribs or wallet? Safe journey home.
  23. The app no longer works after the latest update, Steve has confirmed it's dead and gone. Browser will get you there.
  24. Like Paul I am a woodland owner not a 'professional' but I would strongly suggest you involve your local Forestry Commission Officer so you don't fall foul of any legislation. Given there is a footpath through the wood you will likely have 'concerned' walkers involving themselves in your activities! Bear in mind if you're felling near a footpath you might need to close it off - local council involvement etc. You would need to consider wildlife impact, I have run into the Great Crested Newt problem while trying to get an access to our wood, Naturespace have an interactive map showing likely habitat implications and the view is that if the habitat is good for newts you need to have suitable working practices in place. You may need to cover yourself just in case someone walking claims to have seen them or badgers etc. Any ponds nearby or in wood? Basically be aware of potential problems and impacts and be able to show you have complied and taken reasonable steps to mitigate. PITA but it's the world we live in.
  25. Bought a couple of these about a year ago, have worn one of them until I noticed that it was split up the side and had also faded badly in the sun. Helmet hadn't been hit by anything or abused, I am a casual user probably wearing once per week for a few hours. It's now in the bin, other one has hardly been worn now just being used on log splitter/brush cutting duties. Bought Oregon helmet as replacement not much dearer but better quality.

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