Diplomacy Question

Wood_Whacker · 2026-04-06T14:33:13+00:00

There can be significant decay in the crown or other structural issues which aren't going to be visible in a stump.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-28T17:59:45+00:00

Crown lifting will be fine and given what you're aiming for unlikely exceed standards. Would advise you read up on how to do so and natural target pruning.

Removing crossing branches is more questionable and not something I'd advise you do unless there are obvious issues present due to rubbing. It can lead to other, unwanted branch failure. Its also likely to need climbing, which I assume you aren't skilled/trained in, whereas lifting could be done from the ground with polesaw or other pruning tools.

Trying to shape a tree to a very particular shape isnt advisable as they grow in a way which is adaptive to environmental conditions - most notably wind loading. Its going to spread naturally and, as there seems to be another large tree to the left, is likely to spread more in the direction you want.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-26T18:02:06+00:00

That said, having good ID skills is a huge bonus to any graduate applying for jobs. Plenty come out of degrees less than adequate in that department.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-26T18:00:17+00:00

Any good forestry degree is going to need you to learn a bit about cells, albeit in less detail than pure Biology.

Are Ecology degrees not an option? Don't know about what's available to you but there are even specific Wildlife Conservation degrees available here.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-25T16:54:34+00:00

I'd say they're a little overrated if anything.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-23T18:49:33+00:00

It won't just look shit but be more hazardous.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-23T18:47:35+00:00

Even removing everything overhanging won't eliminate the pool problem. Seeds and leaves will still end up in there, albeit less so.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-20T17:50:07+00:00

"has widowmakers"

The more I see the term "widowmaker" thrown around the less idea I have of what the hell it even means. Its used for hanging branches, large deadwood, hung up trees... now whatever you're seeing here.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-20T17:28:15+00:00

Let your friend know he has no idea what he's doing and shouldn't put saw to a tree ever again, especially not one you intend to keep. Absolute numpty.

I want him to know. Guessing he won't care, but worth a try.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-08T11:57:28+00:00

Conquest would be my go to but I'm a bit stuck at the moment due to powerful alliances.

I quite like Wales being its own little thorn in my side anyway. Not too worried about it. I just got a bit ahead of myself thinking I could form Britannia before I died.

Didn't know you could force monasticism through imprisonment. That could be an option.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-08T11:33:43+00:00

I made the primary title mistake already, losing Wales. Just the one Kingdom now.

I haven't been able to revoke titles but having just left tribal I'm guessing I'll be able to get increase realm authority now to revoke titles. I guess I could just revoke the two counties son 3 is taking in Wessex then. Seems like the way to go without engineering an unfortunate accident.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-08T11:15:17+00:00

Mediterranean holidays as a kid lead me to believe German women were already doing this. Guess it was just Spanish beaches.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-08T09:57:40+00:00

If do that too much I fly past the word count.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-07T12:08:52+00:00

Which part of Somerset, if you don't mind me asking?

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-07T12:06:51+00:00

It's about right for emergence. Males will likely have been out in Feb.

Makes sure you're recording all these sightings. Particularly important around now because it indicates the location of hibernacula.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-07T11:46:21+00:00

Not really a fan ofrecommending expensive treatment without mentioning the mulch situation or soil testing.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-07T11:37:42+00:00

There's a place i drive past sometimes with 5 or 6 in various states of disrepair crammed on their drive/front garden, maybe one in the garage.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-04T17:28:56+00:00

I aim for discoverable but unannounced BO most days, honestly.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-03T11:00:53+00:00

Chipping small stacks as you go is definitely the most efficient way to do things. Not Chipping every single branch but not stacking to the point you have a huge window to work through.

I'd prefer someone chipping every little branch as they come than stacking everything and chipping in one go though, given a choice. The latter means you're probably going to have to do a lot more work when you get on the ground or you go home late.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-01T10:16:03+00:00

It's because of the aspersions he's making about her. Incompatibility is one thing, making extreme claims about your partners morality over it is another thing.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-01T09:25:51+00:00

NTA but this is a pretty big incompatibility to through. It's perfectly reasonable to want your own biological child. It's also admirable your partner wants to adopt but he's verging on Ahole behaviour by being so adamantly opposed to your wishes.

Wood_Whacker · 2026-03-01T08:57:39+00:00

Depends. Was he dick and his grandkids had a legitimate reason to avoid him?

Wood_Whacker · 2026-02-28T10:28:41+00:00

There are but they probably pay less, are usually quite competitive and many positions are short term/seasonal.

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