Welcome .....

kiwi_tree_steve · 25th June 2008, 02:12 AM

Not exactly. im a kiwi, that moved to Canada and came home to study.

Ekka · 25th June 2008, 02:14 AM

LOL, north pole to south pole or vice versa ... all the same (bloody cold!)

kiwi_tree_steve · 25th June 2008, 02:19 AM

oh really, at least we got water!

Ekka · 25th June 2008, 02:31 AM

I got a tank.

treevet · 25th June 2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_tree_steve

I Made a call to a local tree surgery company today, and ive got an interview there, im really excited about this one, i get the feeling that the position available is a groundie that can climb some, this is far more inline with were i want to go in Arb, and cant wait to have my interview!

Good luck in the interview. Remember, you are interviewing him just as much as he is interviewing you.

kiwi_tree_steve · 25th June 2008, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treevet

Good luck in the interview. Remember, you are interviewing him just as much as he is interviewing you.

yeah, thanks man, ive asked around a few guys about the company, havent herd anything yet, ive seen them around, looks like there set up professionally, im sure my tutors will know them ill ask tomorrow,

what sort of things do you suggest i ask him?

treevet · 25th June 2008, 04:07 AM

That could start an entire thread. You get some feeling of how he will treat you by the interview. His arb background. Credentials and education. Ask about fellow employees and listen to his attitude. How he feels about trees intrinsically. Where he sees his op going and what potential you have to be part of it. Is he a heavy drinker. Combine that with the stress of ownership and you may have a Dr. Jeckel and Mr. Hyde in front of you. But again don't let him think you are directing the interview or he may feel threatened. Just find stuff out while making him think you are picturing yourself as an asset to his company. Let him think you have other poss options though.

Hope that helps a little. Right now here it is the employee's market. By December it will be the employer's market. Sometimes you just gotta get to work and better employment can be sought while on a lesser job.

kiwi_tree_steve · 25th June 2008, 04:21 AM

thanks,
i had a decent talk to him on the phone, and he comes across as a real professional. they run two man crews, normally 2 Qualified guys, both climb and chip. he would be making an exception for me, because im about half way through, and continuing 1 day a week while working 4 days, he seemed very interested, he said that i would definatly cilmb 1 -3 jobs a week to give the other guy a break, hes not keen on guys climbing 5 days solid, too much risk of fatuige, but mostly groundie guy, they supply all equipments, PPE, Harness ect. in accordance with Occupational Saftey and Health (OSH) Law to have all gear tested and registered (i think).

Galbee · 25th June 2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

So let me get this straight.

You are from Canada and went to NZ to study?

well spotted Ekka

that must be one hell of a commute of a monday morning
there is bait there somewhere

newguy18 · 25th June 2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I got a tank.

And palms.

kiwi_tree_steve · 25th June 2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi_tree_steve

Not exactly. im a kiwi, that moved to Canada and came home to study.

charlie witts · 26th June 2008, 04:22 AM

Hi from New Zealand, just logged on for first time. Wanted to say great site.

introduced by mate at dip arb course.

Can anyone out there direct me to an on line tree directory that is easy to

use. I got a load of books but i would like a good on line resorce.

treevet · 26th June 2008, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie witts

Hi from New Zealand, just logged on for first time. Wanted to say great site.

introduced by mate at dip arb course.

Can anyone out there direct me to an on line tree directory that is easy to

use. I got a load of books but i would like a good on line resorce.

On line "tree directory" for what? ISA's got a great book catalogue but if it is general knowledge you are seeking, stick around here and ask some questions then challenge the answers you feel are bs, answer some questions AFTER researching your books, etc. and you will learn a ton and have a laugh or two

PS Welcome

phil3150 · 26th June 2008, 11:58 PM

Hello all,

Phil here, and as you will notice, have just found and joined the site. Looking forward to gaining some info, and happy to pass on what little I may have!
We operate a tree & palm transplant business based in SE Queensland, and have been doing this work since 1989.
We have high pressure water cutting equippment, a special chain trencher on our Bobcat Loader which will cut at an angle, plus a tree spade for smaller specimens.
We have a very large Palfinger Crane on our truck, and can lift up to 8.0 tonnes in close, with an overall reach of 19.4 meters! At 19 meters the crane will lift 1.2 tonnes!
About 4 years ago, we purchased a Cherry Picker and set it up as a mobile tree spraying unit. We find there is a definite need here in SE Queensland to regularly spray and trim the Canary Island Date Palms, as they are very susceptible to attact from fungus and borer. If anyone needs info about this or any phase of our operation, please ask away!

Ekka · 27th June 2008, 12:47 AM

Phil, what's your business and website? You guys aren't Ace of Spades are you? I referred them this week for a transplant job.

I really only know of Ace and Kings ... you guys must get inundated with requests for buying palms and get there to find cocos!

wattie · 28th June 2008, 02:21 AM

Hi All, Newbe to the site, like the site good to be in contact with arborist around the world.

Been in the game for almost 30 years so am I a vetren!!!!!!!!! still leaning, some many changes with equipment from when I first cut my teeth in a tree.

Well done Ekka, I will be a regular if I find the time.

Signing off; wattie:

ascender arborist · 30th June 2008, 06:21 AM

hey everyone, just found this site and gotta say its the best ive come across

found site after hearing localy of a monkey puzzle that was under threat of being taken down, gona head out later and take an unbiased look at it

25th June 2008, 02:12 AM	#951 (permalink)
kiwi_tree_steve Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 109	Re: Welcome ..... Not exactly. im a kiwi, that moved to Canada and came home to study. __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

25th June 2008, 02:14 AM	#952 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,527	Re: Welcome ..... LOL, north pole to south pole or vice versa ... all the same (bloody cold!) __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

25th June 2008, 02:19 AM	#953 (permalink)
kiwi_tree_steve Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 109	Re: Welcome ..... oh really, at least we got water! __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

25th June 2008, 02:31 AM	#954 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,527	Re: Welcome ..... I got a tank. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

25th June 2008, 04:07 AM	#957 (permalink)
treevet Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 1,123	Re: Welcome ..... That could start an entire thread. You get some feeling of how he will treat you by the interview. His arb background. Credentials and education. Ask about fellow employees and listen to his attitude. How he feels about trees intrinsically. Where he sees his op going and what potential you have to be part of it. Is he a heavy drinker. Combine that with the stress of ownership and you may have a Dr. Jeckel and Mr. Hyde in front of you. But again don't let him think you are directing the interview or he may feel threatened. Just find stuff out while making him think you are picturing yourself as an asset to his company. Let him think you have other poss options though. Hope that helps a little. Right now here it is the employee's market. By December it will be the employer's market. Sometimes you just gotta get to work and better employment can be sought while on a lesser job.

25th June 2008, 04:21 AM	#958 (permalink)
kiwi_tree_steve Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 109	Re: Welcome ..... thanks, i had a decent talk to him on the phone, and he comes across as a real professional. they run two man crews, normally 2 Qualified guys, both climb and chip. he would be making an exception for me, because im about half way through, and continuing 1 day a week while working 4 days, he seemed very interested, he said that i would definatly cilmb 1 -3 jobs a week to give the other guy a break, hes not keen on guys climbing 5 days solid, too much risk of fatuige, but mostly groundie guy, they supply all equipments, PPE, Harness ect. in accordance with Occupational Saftey and Health (OSH) Law to have all gear tested and registered (i think). __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

26th June 2008, 04:22 AM	#962 (permalink)
charlie witts I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northland New Zealand Posts: 1	Re: Welcome ..... Hi from New Zealand, just logged on for first time. Wanted to say great site. introduced by mate at dip arb course. Can anyone out there direct me to an on line tree directory that is easy to use. I got a load of books but i would like a good on line resorce.

26th June 2008, 11:58 PM	#964 (permalink)
phil3150 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beenleigh, Queensland. Posts: 1	Re: Welcome ..... Hello all, Phil here, and as you will notice, have just found and joined the site. Looking forward to gaining some info, and happy to pass on what little I may have! We operate a tree & palm transplant business based in SE Queensland, and have been doing this work since 1989. We have high pressure water cutting equippment, a special chain trencher on our Bobcat Loader which will cut at an angle, plus a tree spade for smaller specimens. We have a very large Palfinger Crane on our truck, and can lift up to 8.0 tonnes in close, with an overall reach of 19.4 meters! At 19 meters the crane will lift 1.2 tonnes! About 4 years ago, we purchased a Cherry Picker and set it up as a mobile tree spraying unit. We find there is a definite need here in SE Queensland to regularly spray and trim the Canary Island Date Palms, as they are very susceptible to attact from fungus and borer. If anyone needs info about this or any phase of our operation, please ask away!

27th June 2008, 12:47 AM	#965 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,527	Re: Welcome ..... Phil, what's your business and website? You guys aren't Ace of Spades are you? I referred them this week for a transplant job. I really only know of Ace and Kings ... you guys must get inundated with requests for buying palms and get there to find cocos! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th June 2008, 02:21 AM	#966 (permalink)
wattie I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kent, South East England UK Posts: 3	Re: Welcome ..... Hi All, Newbe to the site, like the site good to be in contact with arborist around the world. Been in the game for almost 30 years so am I a vetren!!!!!!!!! still leaning, some many changes with equipment from when I first cut my teeth in a tree. Well done Ekka, I will be a regular if I find the time. Signing off; wattie:

30th June 2008, 06:21 AM	#967 (permalink)
ascender arborist I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: swansea Posts: 1	Re: Welcome ..... hey everyone, just found this site and gotta say its the best ive come across found site after hearing localy of a monkey puzzle that was under threat of being taken down, gona head out later and take an unbiased look at it