crown reductions on beech with merrip, whats peoples thoughts

[MattyF]

ignoring all the logical discussion on risk factors/targets etc

 

Is reducing a tree with Merip viable as a risk reduction measure?? We all know heavy reductions on Beech not only effect the canopy but also what goes on underground with the roots, so by reducing the sail area are we also reducing the stability by the effects of heavy reduction on the roots, and as Merip effects the roots of Beech will reducing actually reduce the chance of failure at all?

 

I'd say a reduction could only be carried out after investigation of the root plate by airspade and possibly resistograph to discover the true extent of the decay unless a better history of the tree is already known, but i'm only a humble climber and by no means an expert in this field.

 

Basically we all know about Targets and Risks, but what about best management to carry out if the targets/risks are low? Is it better to leave alone dare we cause more problems to the root zone and stress the tree lowering its ability to naturally defend itself.

Or am i making no sense what so ever?

 

Think you are making a lot of sense marc!!

[Buzzsurgeon]

Yes, old pollards were cut for production.

 

Now, they provide an invaluable haven for a wealth of biodiversity that feeds in to a crucial chain of life.

 

We are part of that chain. Particularly in the psychological sense.

 

Sterile man made environments, are not atractive to the needs of the environment and our own well being.

 

 

I find it dissapointing that a large proportion of the very people who have a direct link to the proud history & legacy of working around Trees, seem detached from the understanding of what that relationship has meant to our ongoing interaction with sustainability within our own environment.

 

History is sadly littered with whole cultures that didn't respect their responsibilities to fitting in to the "big picture" around them.

 

 

 

Ask yourself this question........Where do you find yourself most relaxed?

 

 

Amongst the hustle & bustle of the Human "race" (cars, buildings, greed & disconection from real emotion)

 

or taking in the beauty, majesty & aesthetically pleasing form of a fine old Tree or woodland

 

 

 

 

 

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My point exactly, get me to the fine old trees and woodlands!

 

A badly decaying tree has no place " Amongst the hustle & bustle of the Human "race" (cars, buildings, greed & disconnection from real emotion)"

[shillo]

I do agree totally with what monkey-D is saying, but that is in an ideal world. I try to explain the options to clients, perhaps not very well, but most would rather spend a £1000 and see the risk totally removed than spend £500 for a sympathetic reduction plus the cost of any investigation/every year, on a tree which still might fail. I can see there point.

[Dean Lofthouse]

My point exactly, get me to the fine old trees and woodlands!

 

A badly decaying tree has no place " Amongst the hustle & bustle of the Human "race" (cars, buildings, greed & disconnection from real emotion)"

 

Exactly my sentiment...

 

 

But we should also be planting new woodland on dis-used greenbelt for future generations and to also force councils into using brown belt for building and not chip away at our green and pleasant land