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Hi all need some advice please. I have been asked to quote for removal of a sycamore growing out of the bank of a water course. Grinding is not an option because of access and also I would end up grinding out the whole bank (very narrow) which is used as a path. My question is how safe are eco plugs to use this close to the water? What is the recomended guidance on this? Thanks1488969828470.jpg.4a55df5ccc8e7aee28c8bd3b82a62378.jpg

 

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I may be wrong but I think at this time of year, the sap rising from the stump pushes the glyphosate out of the stump and it can run down the bark and kill the vegetation around the stump or drip into a water course. Hopefully there will be someone who knows more than i

 

 

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I may be wrong but I think at this time of year, the sap rising from the stump pushes the glyphosate out of the stump and it can run down the bark and kill the vegetation around the stump or drip into a water course. Hopefully there will be someone who knows more than i

 

 

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I was thinking this too. It's not as effective when sap rising too and sycamore can be a pig to kill off at times. If I use this method I will leave the stump high then come back in autumn to cut the rest down and ecoplug it then

 

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If there's another sycamore near the tree you're eco plugging then I'd be a bit concerned but other than that I see no problem with it just don't over do it :)

I'm not quite sure I follow you, why would you be concerned about another sycamore? I am more concerned about fish etc. Am I missing something?

 

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