[CANUFNET] Plant Appraisal - Tenth Edition

[Michael Richardson]

Julian,

The whole saga has been painful, but instructive.

My major concern at this point is what is a consultant to do?  Many places
may be adapting a wait and see approach, but should this practice not be
set out by either the CTLA or regionally by the plant appraisal council?

Michael


> For anyone following the Tenth edition saga here are some updates. The
> original version was withdrawn from circulation, nominally revised to
> fix numerous typographical errors, reprinted, and reissued. It still
> contains significant technical errors in appraisal technique, and there
> are numerous flaws in the worksheets and guidance being offered. Many
> places seem to be adopting a wait and see approach rather than jumping
> in to using the Tenth edition. At least one court case has accepted the
> use of the Ninth edition rather than the Tenth. The attached files
> compiled by Scott Cullen show the latest worksheet problems. The court
> case is also attached for reference.
>
> Cheers
>
> jd
>
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