by jag-admin | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Leaning Trees Many trees lean, however it does not always mean that the tree is unsafe. Trees can lean for various reasons: Issues with the roots stability Decay within the roots Growing orientation in response to sunlight (positive phototropism) Soil instability Tree...
by jag-admin | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Life Belt – Bulging Wood You may have come across a tree which has the following distinct characteristic and wonder what was going on: Description The tree has what could be described as a distinct bulge around its girth like a belt. This defect can also be noted...
by jag-admin | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
The following Arboricultural Associations list, of commonly used terminology/abbreviations and their meaning. May help in understanding some aspects of my reports and on various posts within this website: AA Arboricultural Association AAIS ...
by jag-admin | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Burrs? What is a Burr? You may have noticed that some old trees have large lumps on the trunk which gives it a disfigured look. These lumps are known as Burrs. What Causes Burrs? Burrs are a reaction to damage from a number of causes: Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses,...
by jag-admin | Feb 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Chicken Of The Woods This tree can be found mainly on broad-leaved trees. It is vary rare to find it on conifers: Commonly found on trees with a coloured heartwood – Oak and Robinia Description: Bright yellow fan shaped bracket 10-40 cm across. Generally found...
by jag-admin | Jan 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tinder Fungus – Fomes fomentarius Host trees • Beech • Poplar • Birch Description • Perennial bracket • Bracket shaped • 10-50cm across • Upper surface very hard • Young bracket brownish in colour • Mature bracket slate grey in colour • Very obvious bulgy...
