Damage by spurs

[oldwoodcutter]

We get up about 30 feet then strap the spikes on, that way the dozy tree officer doesn’t notice [emoji106]

[Khriss]

I actually prefer them on some our jobs as if the tree is ending up a Habitat column, it mimics woodpecker damage. K

 

*gets sandbags ready *

[Gary Prentice]

2 hours ago, Khriss said:

I actually prefer them on some our jobs as if the tree is ending up a Habitat column, it mimics woodpecker damage. K

 

*gets sandbags ready *

Can't see an issue, the intent is to encourage decay and habitat niches in those circumstances.

[Mark Bolam]

Bit more honesty emerging here.

 

'I'M SPIKITUS!'

[Khriss]

8 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

Bit more honesty emerging here.

 

'I'M SPIKITUS!'

" No ! I'm Spikitus an so's my wife ! " K

[RDB logs]

There was a thread here somewhere that looked at the formation of epicormic on beech, it was thought that in some cases the tearing effect of the cambium encouraged shoots to form from using an axe or spike wounds . I m not brave enough to try it though! 

[john p]

I’ve worn them on some big retrenchment s, figure if your putting 25” cuts in the main stems a few spike marks are the least of the trees problems!