JonnyRFT

Ahh ok. Might be worth hiring a local grab lorry and just keeping piling up the waste for them to collect until it’s finished. Have a good rough terrain grab tele/tractor on site to move everything to a specific location where the lorry can pick up from.

I did a similar job last week. I scraped out the whole site, hired a skip then flailed at the end. Worked out well.

Mine serves me very well. Not a full Arb conversion as it needs to take loader attachments too but when I get uprated springs then it’ll be perfect. The extra cab takes all the tools albeit stacked to the roof. Tows like a train providing you don’t try and cruise in 6th gear.

Super calm in Norwich. I’m outside having a fire and didn’t even know theres supposed to be a storm...

I use this most days but with the battery back pack. Edit: actually I think this one looks a little different from what I have

I forgot to take a picture on today’s job as I was having too much fun playing around in the Avant but had to take this pic when I got back to my yard. I love this thing. With some weights on the back I really didn’t sweat lifting off this Oak from the trailer.

I think I said the word “nope” about 20 times watching this. Some serious cahones!

It may be worth upgrading the oil pump as mine never oiled well from new. I had it mended by our supplier of which mentioned they had done a few prior to my saw. Now it’s just a dream boat! Not sure how common the oiling problem is though.

Perhaps discuss with the client if they’re prepared to pay for a monitoring service. Inspect on regular intervals as practicable as possible providing the cost doesn’t outweigh substantial work needed on it. This has been an option for me a few times where the tree wants to be kept. Understandably, I work in a slightly different environment and I don’t know if the same service can be applied to commercial/domestic situations.

Woah, that’s pretty severe!

Norwich is looking mighty fine with clear blue sky’s and it’s warm already!

I’m guessing that Beech just makes more sense over an Oak hedge. Beech trees will always hold on their dead leaves in the lower parts of the canopy which is why they don’t fall off on hedgerows also.

I think that picture was from arbhub.com

That makes sense. But I’m just going to throw this into the mix... Going by Duncan Slater’s documentation; if the highest cause of failure to forks with included bark is due to storm damage, then surely a natural brace could lower the probability of failure in the first place. Obviously cable bracing is really the best option especially when managing trees from a financial stand point. Then again, this type of bracing will need some form of management going forward. So speaking hyperthetically, if trees have the capability to correct themselves in such an intelligent way, then human intervention aiding this phenomenon could be a worthy attribute to the trees health. It’s essentially managing itself with just a slight push in the right direction. By relieving stress the nutrients of the tree can be sent elsewhere as I’m sure it must take such an effort to manage a heavy co dominant limb. This is the first time I’ve seen this level of natural bracing where it seems clear what the tree is trying to do. So although it may be common, not all trees will support themselves in this manner. I mainly work on urban trees, I understand that trees with plenty of open space grow faster thus the structural integrity of the wood is far less superior that of a desidiuos tree growing in a forest or woodland. I really want to try it out on at least one tree. My problem is that I can read as much as I want but, putting these theories into practice is something I have never done. I wish I had the time to do so. I am fascinated though... Edit: I just read through what I wrote and I don’t mean it to come across that I’m certain of how trees manage themselves, I’m still learning. Read it like I’m always asking a question haha.

That was a good read, thank you. Letting my mind wonder...could it be replicated? Splicing younger limbs together, bonding and hopefully fusing together. I guess the tolerance levels would be much lower than cable bracing and in the commercial world it would be pointless but the hippy in me thinks otherwise...

I was on assessments yesterday and came across this Sycamore. She’s a pretty mature specimen and seemed to have braced itself to a low birficating leading limb. Is this tree smart or could it be a rubbing wound from and old broken limb?

I had the 161t before the recall and it was delightful. It’s funny how less fatigued you feel when you work in almost silence (until the chippers fire up) I used a colleagues Husky that I absolutely fell in love with. It seemed better balanced and the eco mode really allows you to work for longer. Both incredible saws. It’ll always boil down to personal preference. Try get yourself a demo.

Actually not too bad in Norfolk. Kinda bright outside 2 degrees showing from the truck. Shame I’ve got everyone on training!

Hi guys, So I’m coming to the end of a employment campaign within the company I manage. I will be hiring 2 teams intially and then the possibility of a third team later in the year if we secure enough external contracts. At the mo...2 Climbers and 2 Groundies. 1 team will be based out of Ipswich and the other near Norwich. The third will probably end up near Cambs if all goes well. I’m just putting the feelers out there to see who would be interested. Once the additional plant machinery and trucks come in then I’m ready to hire. All positions are full time and permanent. Mon-Fri 7:30-4:00 Overtime is available also. There’s a lot more information available and if you want to know, just hola at me. If I write it all down on here, you’ll get bored of reading it. Just shoot me a message on here for now. Once it gets signed off then I will need CVs and interviews. Would just be nice to talk to you first and gives you plenty of time to ask more from me. Anyway, heres what I’m looking for in each person... I’m recruiting for safe working individuals with experience within the Arboriculture Industry. The applicant is expected to have a minimum of 2 years (proven) climbing and cutting experience or 1 year of ground based experience. Excellent communitive skills are essential as you will be working closely with operatives of whom will support your role. We expect a high level of professionalism as you will be representing the company to all our customers and future potential clients. “ All tools, plant, PPE, Climbing Kit, vehicles and fuel will be provided. Please note: Further training opportunities arise often within the company, if you believe to be the perfect candidate in terms or being a potential asset to us, then please apply and we can discuss further training in interviews. CS39 will be refreshed every 3 years. Climber: £24000 - £27500 Essential: • CS30 • CS31 • CS38 • CS39 • Chipper • First Aid • Full Clean UK Driving Licence Desirable: • B+E Licence • Stump Grinder • Rigging • CS32 • IPAF 1b, 3a & 3b ————————————————— Ground Support: £21000 - £24000 Essential: • CS30 • CS31 • CS38 • Chipper • First Aid • Full Clean UK Driving Licence • B+E Licence (Towing a Trailer) Desirable: • Stump Grinder • CS32 • IPAF 1b, 3a & 3b • Rough Terrain Tele-Handler Licence Cheers, Jonny.

For real. It’s proper cold here in Norwich

Thank you @Khriss that’s what I needed to hear.

Hi Guys, So the possibility of hiring new arborists seems evident in 2019 as the company I manage is looking to expand. We’re only at the stage of talks with the board of directors but they seem keen to inject a substantial sum of monies for new employees and equipment. Of all the years I’ve worked within this sector, I’ve always considered tree surgery a highly skilled role. My main interest is mixing young starters with more experienced operatives. I believe in retaining good staff members with competitive pay awards also. Would it be acceptable to have a starting wage of 20k-22k (approx) in East Anglia providing I supply everyone with everything (tools, climbing gear, vehicles and plant) and to keep them refreshed on forestry first aid and cs39 every 3 years? With regards to the more experienced; I’ll probably just negotiate a wage that’s preferable to them personally and take an average so not one of them is paid more than the other for the same job. We review pay often and all wages could jump up considerably in the second year for being valued employees. Would this be appealing to my future applicants?

I got a reversing camera for my TGS Hilux since my mirrors are useless after the conversion. Spent Xmas morning realising I’m not good with wires.

I look forward to your hangover

I hope there’s black walnut in that manger.