Now that most trees are back in leaf have you noticed the number of dead trees that sucombed to last summer . Worth reporting them to the coucil pointing out they may prove dangerous but also need replacing .
Dead Trees
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Three dead hornbeams next to the fence 
One will need to come down; it's already loosing it's bark from the branches. The rowan tree isn't looking very happy either. The rest seem to be okay though the sycamores appear to be a bit slow in opening up.
Toddy
One will need to come down; it's already loosing it's bark from the branches. The rowan tree isn't looking very happy either. The rest seem to be okay though the sycamores appear to be a bit slow in opening up.Toddy
but dead trees have a value in themselves... they rot get attacked by insects, attract birds etc etc.
unless there is a non-movable target beneath them leave well alone
unless there is a non-movable target beneath them leave well alone
Usually I'd agree too, but the one beside the side fence overhangs a footpath, and hornbeam is an awfully useful resource.
http://www.british-trees.com/guide/hornbeam.htm
I'm hoping some of the previous years seeds come up.
I know hornbeams can be pollarded so 'maybe', just maybe, the parent tree will send up suckers
Cheers,
Toddy
http://www.british-trees.com/guide/hornbeam.htm
I'm hoping some of the previous years seeds come up.
I know hornbeams can be pollarded so 'maybe', just maybe, the parent tree will send up suckers
Cheers,
Toddy
bambodoggy
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Things have only started happening (leaf wise) in the last week here....there's still plent of trees that like me don't do early starts and are still having a doze
You just got up Bam...?bambodoggy said:Things have only started happening (leaf wise) in the last week here....there's still plent of trees that like me don't do early starts and are still having a doze
bambodoggy
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Jon Pickett said:
Actually I've been up at 6:15am and onsite by 7:30am for the last three days.....it's not natural and roll on next week! lol
Unless they are a real danger (Not very often then) then I don't see the point and leave well alone.
They provide a usefull habitat for insects which in turn provides food for birds and also somewhere for fungus to grow on.
They also provide cover for lots of wildlife.
Of course you could hack it to bits and burn it in a "bushcraft" fire but most of the time I reckon you need it a lot less than the insects and woodpeckers
They provide a usefull habitat for insects which in turn provides food for birds and also somewhere for fungus to grow on.
They also provide cover for lots of wildlife.
Of course you could hack it to bits and burn it in a "bushcraft" fire but most of the time I reckon you need it a lot less than the insects and woodpeckers
yes i agree unless they are a real danger then leave them be, but if you report them and they are going to be felled i'd offer to help/watch you may gain some nice pieces of wood and get an education at the same time, i know i did when i was doing conservation work.
