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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.

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.

Don't know here you're located but this was posted today

Apply to council for variation to the planning condition.

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?

I have the 50 litre version with more cfm about £140. It's excellent well made and company good to deal with.

PM'd you a copy of a BS you might find helpful.

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.

Impressive and organised? He's got no chance then!

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.

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.

Glad you all came through relatively unscathed. Which is giving you the most pain - ribs or wallet? Safe journey home.

The app no longer works after the latest update, Steve has confirmed it's dead and gone. Browser will get you there.

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.

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.

I know what you are going through. Currently have planning application in for access track for piece of woodland off a highway. Council wouldn't even validate it until AMS submitted. I was quoted about £900 for survey of up to 12 trees, mainly Ash approx 30 years old. Managed to get them to agree I could do my own survey to BS 5837 due to my experience and qualifications managing our other wood 52ha. Waiting for comments from the Tree Officer. There are no excavations it's a no dig solution. As others have said all seems standard stuff apart from the manual digging and arborist on site But only going on brief details here. As it's a condition attached to your permission you need to comply with it otherwise you can be in breach of it and could have to undo all work done and get prosecuted. I wouldn't submit this report but get someone qualified to give a second opinion and hopefully a better outcome for you. Don't start work without submitting an AMS and bear in mind the council have to agree it first. And finally if you think that's all bad enough then think yourself lucky that no one has thrown Great Crested Newts into the mix, has just landed in our lap and that really is a nightmare to sort out. Feel free to PM me if you want but only speaking from my own experience. Good luck.

From the TCE website FAQ's dealing with escheat; The Crown Estate, by convention only, through its appointed legal advisors Burges Salmon LLP, deals with the vast majority of instances where property may be deemed subject to escheat throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It must be ascertained beyond any reasonable doubt that a property is deemed subject to escheat before The Crown Estate will consider dealing with it. The Crown Estate does not take any action which might be construed as an act of management, possession or ownership in relation to the Property, since to do so may incur liabilities associated with the Property. As agreed with the Treasury, it is inappropriate for The Crown Estate to act as a guarantor of last resort for companies and individuals who have failed financially, leaving onerous property in their wake. To do so would not be an appropriate application of The Crown Estate's revenues, nor was it a function envisaged for The Crown Estate by Parliament. Properties that may be subject to escheat are frequently onerous in nature, and many have little or no monetary value. The total cost of all potential past, present and future liabilities connected to such properties, of which there are many, would be enormous. As The Crown Estate accounts to the Treasury for its operating surplus, such a cost would end up as a burden on the public purse.

Look like root nodules, form when there is a lack of nitrogen so plant/tree forms a relationship with a bacteria which can absorb nitrogen from the atmosphere which is then used by the plant/tree to make proteins if i remember correctly.

Tney aren't spores but insects, photo 4 shows two clearly. Not sure what they are but this looks similar Master Gardener: What can I do about tiny pests plaguing my orange tree? – Press Enterprise WWW.PE.COM Also, is the white flower in my garden a pest, and what is up with earwigs this year?

Might need to do a BS5837 course any recommendations for trainers? I'm in East Northants, waiting for Treelife to respond but wondered about others. Thanks

Paul I am in what I guess is the same position as you regarding a new track. FC have been great but LPA are being a right pain in the proverbial demanding Tree surveys of an Ash plantation (1.8ha) about 30 years old fit only for firewood. Additionally I am not sufficiently capable of doing the tree report despite the fact that I have managed our 52ha wood for 25 years singlehanded with 3 WGS completed, Woodmark approved, chainsaw tickets etc etc. Only want an access for pickup to be able to get off road and turn. It's adjoining a B class road so full planning needed. What hoops did they make you jump through? Any advice gratefully received. Anyone on here do tree surveys in my area, East Northants, just in case I get forced down this route?

No they are now automatic oilers as in the product description, I have the HYC6220 and it's automatic. I'llhave a look in the oil tank when it's empty and see what the pickup is like. Obviously they haven't uppdated the manual.

Google highpeak good practice guide 4, couldn't get link to copy

Our parking area was half a metre short of the minimum length requirement, a polite gentle conversation with highways revealed they had discretion to waive policy requirements and we got our licence to install our dropped kerb.

Out of Interest I googled Sutton's policy on trees f) Trees – Highway trees will not be removed to allow a vehicle crossover. If there is conflict with an established street tree on the public highway, a vehicle crossing cannot be constructed within the root protection area (RPA) of the tree in accordance with British Standards (currently BS 5837:2012). As a guide, for a tree with a single stem, the RPA is calculated as 12 times the stem diameter, measured at a height of 1.5m above the ground level as shown in Figures 9 and 9a, below. (This does not apply to trees on private land). Additionally, no crossover will be permitted within a distance of 1metre from the trunk of a tree. Note that if the assessing officer has concerns about conflict with the presence of roots within 300mm of the ground surface of a tree, roadside shrubbery, or planter, an inspection trench may need to be dug to investigate further. This will be at the applicant’s expense and is non-refundable.