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Tree felling - the expert way (not)

Is it just me, or should they have even tried to perform those works given proximity of vehicles ?

This is the hilarious moment a worker chopping down a tree sent it crashing down... right on top of his own truck. https://t.co/AATSVdy0Ui
— LBC (@LBC

Started by Gary RK in Tree Surgery

11 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Aug 9, 2018

Arborist looking to grow business by linking up with local gardeners & landscapers

Hi all

I'm a bit new to this forum. I'm a tree surgeon by trade and am moving house to a new area in North East Derbyshire. I work as a self-employed sole trader and would like to grow my small business by making connections with gardeners and landsca

Started by Will Jotner in Business, Landscaping, and Tree Surgery

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Free Woodchip Tip in RedHill, Surrey

Going out ot all Tree Surgeons, Landscapers and Farmers free Woodchip Tip in Redhill, Surrey.

We will accept any kind of woodchip on our site.

Please call me on 07969690678.

Thank you

Started by Damien Eagling in Tree Surgery

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Recommend me a portable log saw horse..

I've been asked by a few different customers to chainsaw logs for them.. can anyone recommend a decent portable saw horse..? was looking at the Triton super jaws with the log jaws attachment but any recommendations would be great

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery and Tree Surgery

5 Replies · Reply by Lee Foster Apr 7, 2018

Yew Hedge

I have had a customer ask to cut an established Yew hedge back in width and height

Height im ok about approx 600mm but the side has to be cut back hard approx 200mm, this would be into the wood.

Question is , is it ok to do this? I know it will recov

Started by Richard Matthews in Tree Surgery

3 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Mar 24, 2018

NEW Chainsaw Chains For STIHL MS150

The wait is over! Don't Miss Out!

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Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

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A new tree surgeon and arborist network in Scotland

Hi We are new to this comunity. We are Arborist Direct Glasgow the Glasgow franchise of Arborist Direct in the UK. We are a local arborist and tree surgeon business with a love for saving trees and their habitat whenever possible. Arborist Direct is

Started by Arborist Direct Glasgow in Tree Surgery

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Low Price Waterproof Footwear!

The cheapest waterproof boots on the market are the Treehog Extreme Waterproof Class 2 Chainsaw Boots! Grab yours while stocks last! - Click Here to browse!

Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

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New Rotatech Chainsaw Chains!

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Rotatech Chains to fit Stihl MS150

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Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

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Rigging - A List Of Essentials

Rigging gear is a daily utility for most arborists and many tree professionals. Check out our latest blog listing all essential pieces of equipment used for rigging.

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Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

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Cold Weather Gloves

It's extremely cold out this morning and the correct workwear is imperative!

Make sure you have the best work gloves for this freezing weather!

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Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

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[French] Law pushes [domestic] chainsaw users to get training

Anyone planning to chop down trees or even cut up logs with a chainsaw could need a licence and possible special training after new regulations were introduced for forestry and other workers.

At the beginning of this year a man died from neck wounds

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety, Machinery, and Tree Surgery

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jan 2, 2018

Company Fined after tree felling gone wrong

Company fined after eighty-foot tree falls onto cars

Date:7 December 2017

An arboriculture company has been fined after an eighty-two foot tree they were felling crashed down onto two cars and narrowly missed two members of the public.

Southend Magistra

Started by Progreen Weed Control in Tree Surgery

17 Replies · Reply by Ben Pritchard Dec 29, 2017

Rotatech Chainsaw Chains And Bars In Action!

Have you seen our Rotatech Chainsaw Chains & Bars in action? See what our customers think and check out the video below!

"These are the best chains I have ever bought. I have paid twice as much for one chain in the past." - Steve
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Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

2 Replies · Reply by Northern Arb Supplies Dec 19, 2017

Super Sexy Chainsaw Oil (Christmas Edition)

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Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

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Question!

Let's forget about the freezing cold weather, the snow, the ice, and the rain for a moment... and fast forward to the spring!

What do you Arborists, Tree Surgeons and Landscapers tend to do work-wise in spring? Does anything change?

We are interested t

Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

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Essential Winter Items!

Are you prepared for the cold? Check out our Essential Winter Items!

Best Work Gloves

Best Head Torch

Waterproof Clothing

Stein Enigma D30 Chainsaw Boots

Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

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Black Friday Offer - Super Sexy Chainsaw Oil

For Black Friday - 25L Super Sexy Chainsaw Oil is now £34.99 + FREE Delivery!!

Super Sexy Oil is a vicious, tacky chainsaw oil containing anti-fling properties.

Designed to lubricate and protect chainsaw chains and cutter bars on pump fed chainsaws.

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Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Nov 24, 2017

Finding The Best Head Torch

It's getting to that time of year where Head Torches are essential when it comes to your safety and productivity at work!

Take a read of our latest blog, all about finding the best head torch for you.

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Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

3 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Nov 22, 2017

Pruning espallier pear.

Hi guys.I've just been asked to prune a espalier pear which is growing against the gable of an old two story Victorian house. Its growing up past the chimney. It hasn't been done in at least 4 years, maybe longer. I will use a ladder and hand tools.

Started by Joe McCole in Business and Tree Surgery

36 Replies · Reply by Joe McCole Nov 5, 2017

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