Hamas big reduction/pruning thread!

[Mark Bolam]

That's because the tree died Josh.

 

Those 2' diameter flush cuts were more than it could take!

 

 

Through this thread, and many others, I have really come to appreciate that 'less is more' when pruning in terms of the trees reaction and longevity.

 

The problem is getting this point across to customers who think a 50% or 60% hatrack is better value for money!

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

That's because the tree died Josh.

 

Those 2' diameter flush cuts were more than it could take!

 

 

Through this thread, and many others, I have really come to appreciate that 'less is more' when pruning in terms of the trees reaction and longevity.

 

The problem is getting this point across to customers who think a 50% or 60% hatrack is better value for money!

 

 

What if I gave you a portfolio of evidence and case records to show to your clients the pros and cons of both methods and viewpoints?

 

this is the essence of professional advice after all, proving it is the hard part, convincing them as well

[likeitorlumpit]

That's because the tree died Josh.

 

Those 2' diameter flush cuts were more than it could take!

 

 

Through this thread, and many others, I have really come to appreciate that 'less is more' when pruning in terms of the trees reaction and longevity.

 

The problem is getting this point across to customers who think a 50% or 60% hatrack is better value for money!

 

That is so true

they love to see lots of stuff on the floor

I saw your truck Mark going round the tesco junction 11 roundabout today

got to say your paintwork(truck and chipper) looks well clean

halfords must be well chuffed:biggrin:

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

I am currently researching (an epic task given the goal!) and came across a reference in Lonsdales principles of hazard assessment that hint at what I was talking about in regard to carbohydrate distribution and photosythetic area.

 

In Paragraph three page 24

 

" The tree can compensate for the resulting downward bending by laying down new wood with sufficient thickness and with appropriate mechanical properties to maintain the overall strength of the structure. In some cases, however, the local food supply to the cambium may be insufficient to maintain enough compensatory growth, so that failure becomes increasingly likely."

 

I will continue to add references to this fact as I find them, there will be many over the coming months! of that youll be guaranteed!

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

oh look i found ANOTHER ALREADY!

 

seems its an important observation in tree form, mechanics, biology and stability!

 

so you wouldnt take it from me but will you listen to Lonsdale?

 

chapter 2 "causes of hazard"

 

" although a local concentration of stress stimulates cambial activity, there may not always be enough food material avaliable to allow optimal wood formation. Conversely, there is some evidence that surplus food may be laid down in regions where carbohydrates accumulate in abundance. this has been in experiments involving the occlusion of wounds of different size and shape. In some situations, the relative importance of adaptive versus food supply is currently unclear. Fore example, the broad basal taper of a stem which is allowed to retain its lowest branches could be attributed partly to the localy produced carbohydrates, and partly to the load it receives mechanically.

[Mark Bolam]

That is so true

they love to see lots of stuff on the floor

I saw your truck Mark going round the tesco junction 11 roundabout today

got to say your paintwork(truck and chipper) looks well clean

halfords must be well chuffed:biggrin:

 

[Mark Bolam]

What if I gave you a portfolio of evidence and case records to show to your clients the pros and cons of both methods and viewpoints?

 

this is the essence of professional advice after all, proving it is the hard part, convincing them as well

 

Already on it Tone!

 

Taking pictures of harsh reductions I have done in the past, and documenting their response into the epicormic fuzzballs they have now become.

 

The intention is to develop a portfolio of shots to show customers when pricing.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Already on it Tone!

 

Taking pictures of harsh reductions I have done in the past, and documenting their response into the epicormic fuzzballs they have now become.

 

The intention is to develop a portfolio of shots to show customers when pricing.

 

when can we get a look at this oak? im up bens on sat 24

[Mark Bolam]

Went on Saturday, very disappointing.

 

15' old (2' dia max, not old-old) pollard (which does have a fair cavity) with a re-gen head.

 

Needs a mornings light tickling at most, which it probably won't get because the owners seem to think that should be about £50.

 

Next time....

[Treecreeper1961]

What if I gave you a portfolio of evidence and case records to show to your clients the pros and cons of both methods and viewpoints?

 

this is the essence of professional advice after all, proving it is the hard part, convincing them as well

 

I would say "yes please" and tell you should publish it!