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Cutting Edge Tree Management

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 419 562 093

Address: Sturt Street 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: https://cuttingedgetreemanagement.com

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21.01.2022 Some useful information I found shared by a friend. Worth a read That bite of summer has well and truly come early this year and with that heat, comes snakes. ...This article was written by Rob Timmings Rob runs a medical/nursing education business Teaching nurses, doctors and paramedics. It’s well worth the read #ECT4Health 3000 bites are reported annually. 300-500 hospitalisations 2-3 deaths annually. Average time to death is 12 hours. The urban myth that you are bitten in the yard and die before you can walk from your chook pen back to the house is a load of rubbish. While not new, the management of snake bite (like a flood/fire evacuation plan or CPR) should be refreshed each season. Let’s start with a Basic overview. There are five genus of snakes that will harm us (seriously) Browns, Blacks, Adders, Tigers and Taipans. All snake venom is made up of huge proteins (like egg white). When bitten, a snake injects some venom into the meat of your limb (NOT into your blood). This venom can not be absorbed into the blood stream from the bite site. It travels in a fluid transport system in your body called the lymphatic system (not the blood stream). Now this fluid (lymph) is moved differently to blood. Your heart pumps blood around, so even when you are lying dead still, your blood still circulates around the body. Lymph fluid is different. It moves around with physical muscle movement like bending your arm, bending knees, wriggling fingers and toes, walking/exercise etc. Now here is the thing. Lymph fluid becomes blood after these lymph vessels converge to form one of two large vessels (lymphatic trunks)which are connected to veins at the base of the neck. Back to the snake bite site. When bitten, the venom has been injected into this lymph fluid (which makes up the bulk of the water in your tissues). The only way that the venom can get into your blood stream is to be moved from the bite site in the lymphatic vessels. The only way to do this is to physically move the limbs that were bitten. Stay still!!! Venom can’t move if the victim doesn’t move. Stay still!! Remember people are not bitten into their blood stream. In the 1980s a technique called Pressure immobilisation bandaging was developed to further retard venom movement. It completely stops venom /lymph transport toward the blood stream. A firm roll bandage is applied directly over the bite site (don’t wash the area). Technique: Three steps: keep them still Step 1 Apply a bandage over the bite site, to an area about 10cm above and below the bite. Step 2: Then using another elastic roller bandage, apply a firm wrap from Fingers/toes all the way to the armpit/groin. The bandage needs to be firm, but not so tight that it causes fingers or toes to turn purple or white. About the tension of a sprain bandage. Step 3: Splint the limb so the patient can’t walk or bend the limb. Do nots: Do not cut, incise or suck the venom. Do not EVER use a tourniquet Don’t remove the shirt or pants - just bandage over the top of clothing. Remember movement (like wriggling out of a shirt or pants) causes venom movement. DO NOT try to catch, kill or identify the snake!!! This is important. In hospital we NO LONGER NEED to know the type of snake; it doesn’t change treatment. 5 years ago we would do a test on the bite, blood or urine to identify the snake so the correct anti venom can be used. BUT NOW... we don’t do this. Our new Antivenom neutralises the venoms of all the 5 listed snake genus, so it doesn’t matter what snake bit the patient. Read that again- one injection for all snakes! Polyvalent is our one shot wonder, stocked in all hospitals, so most hospitals no longer stock specific Antivenins. Australian snakes tend to have 3 main effects in differing degrees. Bleeding - internally and bruising. Muscles paralysed causing difficulty talking, moving & breathing. Pain In some snakes severe muscle pain in the limb, and days later the bite site can break down forming a nasty wound. Allergy to snakes is rarer than winning lotto twice. Final tips: not all bitten people are envenomated and only those starting to show symptoms above are given antivenom. Did I mention to stay still. ~Rob Timmings Kingston/Robe Health Advisory #vrarescue #snakebite

20.01.2022 Bit torn on this one... great work by the sculptor! ...but potentially causing a range of problems to the tree. Which otherwise had the potential to live for 500, 1000, perhaps 2000 or more years. Perhaps it still will... wait and see!

19.01.2022 Bit of a break up for Christmas overlooking ballarat. Bring on 2020!

18.01.2022 A little bit of time off work due to rain is giving us a chance to look through some work photos. Like this tree removal last week (Possibly the tallest tree in Newington). The tree had a few issues, but it's fate was finally sealed after it dropped a branch onto the veggie patch below moments after the home owner had gone to get a drink. Sad to see it go, but every tree has a useful life span, before the risks become unviable to manage. We can provide expert advice on the risks posed by trees to a site, but the final decision on what action to take rests with the tree owners and the level of risk they are prepared to live with.

17.01.2022 Shane testing out one of our creations for comfort... any seat (throne) is comfortable after a day removing a tree like this

17.01.2022 Another service that we provide is Elm Leaf Beetle (ELB) treatment. While ELB's are an important part of nature, they suck the insides out of leaves on affected trees leaving the trees looking dead in severe cases. Our treatment of choice involves injecting very small amounts of a targeted pesticide directly into the tree as the leaves are just beginning to come out. This way the only critters that are affected are the ones munching on the tree.

14.01.2022 POSITION VACANT Experienced Tree Worker Cutting Edge Tree Management is a highly regarded Arborist company servicing the Ballarat region. Our customers range from commercial clients, residential and local Councils Cutting Edge Tree Management is currently looking to fill vacancies for TWO positions. ... We have a vacancy for a FULL TIME position, and also a CASUAL / PART TIME position The ideal candidates will already have some experience in the tree industry and be looking to further their development in the tree industry. Day to day tasks and responsibilities will vary as we actively encourage our personnel to become proficient in all areas of tree work. Some of your responsibilities will include: Assisting with tree removal and or pruning Maintenance and operation of machinery, including: chainsaws, woodchippers, stump grinders, EWP towers, excavators etc. Communicating with clients Maintaining a safety culture People we are looking for: Are physically fit. Enjoy different working challenges in an outdoor environment. Can communicate effectively and are good team members. Want to increase and develop their knowledge and skills in Arboriculture. Comply and follow rules and procedures. Want to commit to a company that provides a long-term, stable future with the opportunity for growth. Requirements: Current drivers license Previous experience in the tree industry Chainsaw Operators Certificate and / or experience. Highly Regarded: Qualifications in Arboriculture MR Truck license Elevated Work Platform (EWP) License. Tree Climbing qualifications / experience Plant operator tickets / experience (skid steer, excavator) Be willing to undertake ongoing training and development How to apply: If you are interested in one of the positions available, have a genuine passion for working within the tree industry and would like to further your career within a growing company, please email your resume to: [email protected] or phone: 0419562093

12.01.2022 Another tree killed by a cyclist. This massacre of peaceful trees cannot be tolerated any longer. Immediate action must be taken to prevent deforestation by these inconsiderate cyclists

12.01.2022 Often nice to wander around with a pocketful of acorns and plant a few here and there, each time, imagining how nice the spot will be in years to come if this acorn grows! ...although a few might inadvertently end up being in inconveniant places. (Perhaps creating work for future arborists) ahh well... we try!

09.01.2022 Sorry boys... it's tyring trying to keep them away! ...also, ya'll may have noticed there's a bit of a storm outside tonight... so it's probably too late to do a great deal about any worrying dead or structurally suspect trees right now. But please don't hesitate to contact us for a quote, or just some unbiased advice on the condition of trees on your property sometime... just not at 10pm during a storm! Stay safe!

09.01.2022 Always something satisfying about getting the top off of a dead tree before dropping the remaining trunk. (Especially without hitting the chook pen below)

08.01.2022 Not just "yet another soppy fathers day" post... the responsibility of being a father is a whole lot more than just feeding, clothing and spending time together... Apologies for not being tree related btw... but just for today!

05.01.2022 Competition Time! FIRE READY! Over the last couple of months the crew at Cutting Edge Tree Management have been helping many customers get FIRE READY. This got us a thinking... So we want to help someone with their fire preparations, we are offering a crew with a chipper for Half A Day for Free!... That's right, we'll send a crew around and help you get on top of any worrying fire hazards that you haven't had a chance to sort out. This may be cleaning up fallen trees or branches, removing excessive undergrowth, removing overhanging branches... etc. etc. How do you win? Just the usual, SHARE this post, and give our page a LIKE (also comment on this post on our page to let us know you want to be in the draw) We'll draw a winner on Boxing Day, and let every one know who the lucky person is. FAQ's... (we're assuming) 1, Yes you can win this for a friend, relative, neighbour etc. 2, Indeed, you could share it between your street if you only have a small amount to be done. 3, Live far away? Unfortunately if you are more than 50km from ballarat, our travel time would come off of the half day...but we can still get something done for you! 4, When? We'll work in with what suits you, but we'll be back out working from early January. Thanks everyone, and have a Great Christmas! We are hoping to run this competition every year. From the beginning of summer next time... so watch this space!

05.01.2022 And the winner is... Sandra McNally We'll be in touch soon to arrange your winnings!

05.01.2022 Top marks for looking the part!

05.01.2022 No words required...

04.01.2022 An interesting photo taken by another arborist from the USA. When he got a call to quote the removal of this tree, this is what he was confronted with... Honestly we admire anyone who trys to save some money by doing some diy... but a tree that is half cut down is potentially unpredictable and more complex to remove... we're just shaking our heads over this one.

04.01.2022 Well... why not!

02.01.2022 Nice to finally get a work photo where the camera isn't either fogged up, covered in sawdust or suspect looking smuges...

01.01.2022 Working at an aristocrats country manor today... maybe... or the Monastry appartments in Ballarat