Picus Testing Service - Nationwide

[Steve Bullman]

As of a few months ago I am undertaking picus testing as a sideline to compliment my usual business activities.  Although based in Suffolk I am happy to travel pretty much anywhere. although I would need to have multiple tests to do to make it worthwhile, either in one location or along my route somewhere.  I will update this thread as the weeks go by with any tests I do.  If you are in need of this service please don't hesitate to get in touch!

 

 

[Steve Bullman]

Oak tree picus test in Acton, Suffolk.  Taken a couple of weeks ago.  Due to the fence and hedge it was not possible to take a low reading without dismantling and cutting away a route.  The test at height revealed a surprising amount of decay which I would imagine increases nearer to the base of the tree.

 

 

[Steve Bullman]

Picus Test in Chelsea carried out yesterday.  Looking at the wound in the trunk I expected to see more decay

 

 

ran a second test at chest height expecting to see a similar amount of decay but it turned out to be solid despite the bark peeling off up to around 7 meters 

 

[Stephen Blair]

Interesting stuff Steve.

[wicklamulla]

Steve is that an Acacia in a raised bed?!

[Steve Bullman]

Yep!

[Steve Bullman]

Picus Test in stowmarket, suffolk this morning on a leaning Beech tree with meripilus.  Conveniently 2 minutes away from my house!

 

 

[Chris at eden]

Steve

 

how much are you charging for the scans?  I may have a couple to do in Worcester.  They are close together.  PM me with a cost inc. travel.

 

Cheers

 

[Treeation]

Might also have one in Stroud, largish beech...possibly marry up with the Worcs one...can also get a price please, can send pics if you need

[Martin du Preez]

Hi Steve could you pm me with a cost, got a beech in sible hedigham/ Sudbury direction