Numbered metal discs on trees

[Mang]

I often see trees with dog collar medal sized discs with a number stamped onto them. Any ideas what they are for?

 

[maddave]

There will have been a tree survey in the area. All trees are tagged and catalogued. I've done a few in my parks

 

[MikeE]

I often see trees with dog collar medal sized discs with a number stamped onto them. Any ideas what they are for?

Yep, they are a sign that they are identified and "recorded" with the land owner and any work done or needed can be planned. The NT use disks on all the mature trees in Hatfield Forest and it helps to keep track of any changes happening to a particular tree over time. Helps when the tree surgeons move in to manage the trees and keep them in the best fettle!
Hope that helps?
Mike

 

[Landy_Dom]

I often see trees with dog collar medal sized discs with a number stamped onto them. Any ideas what they are for?

Probably trees surveyed as part of a management plan - I would guess these are in a park or avenue rather than in a larger woodland?

Dom.

 

[Mang]

Thanks for the quick replies, BCUK strikes again.