what would you do ?

[defenderjack]

right guys , ive got this sycamore to do somthing with ! the customer doesnt really want to lose it and would rather it be reduced but i just keep looking at it and thinking what a ball ache thats gona be and for probably not a very pretty end result , i think id rather convince them to fell and replant but not sure there go for it , so what would you do ???

 

strip ivy and make the best you can ?

fell & replant or

leave it be

[Taupotreeman]

Run away run away

[skyhuck]

Its my understanding that thick ivy should not just be stripped, as this can cause the tree to suffer "scorch" from the sun. Its better to sever the ivy at the base of the tree and be allowed to die and defoliate, once its dead and the tree has had a summer of more sun, the woody parts of the ivy can then be stripped.

[defenderjack]

Run away run away

 

yeh thats alright for you youve got loads of nice trees to run away too !

id just ended up running away straight into another ivy clad specimen (but it has crossed my mind )

[defenderjack]

Its my understanding that thick ivy should not just be stripped, as this can cause the tree to suffer "scorch" from the sun. Its better to sever the ivy at the base of the tree and be allowed to die and defoliate, once its dead and the tree has had a summer of more sun, the woody parts of the ivy can then be stripped.

 

so what you trying to say is fell it ?

[toprotter]

If they will pay to strip ivy( it would look different and let light through so its not a black dark mess) that's one route ,tell em on the understanding that it may then show some hidden dangers ie weak unions ,cavities but unless you cutt the ivy at base and leave it to die back a bit it will be a bugger of a job but then you be able to make a better judgment on the trees health and open options ie reduce /fell etc

They then themselves retain tree you get work with the possibility of more later on if it is doomed or they/you then decide to go further

Fell = you only will get paid once

Bear in mind nesting season will be just round the corner

[defenderjack]

If they will pay to strip ivy( it would look different and let light through so its not a black dark mess) that's one route ,tell em on the understanding that it may then show some hidden dangers ie weak unions ,cavities but unless you cutt the ivy at base and leave it to die back a bit it will be a bugger of a job but then you be able to make a better judgment on the trees health and open options ie reduce /fell etc

They then themselves retain tree you get work with the possibility of more later on if it is doomed or they/you then decide to go further

Fell = you only will get paid once

Bear in mind nesting season will be just round the corner

 

some very good points there toprotter ! as always boils down to money doesnt it , ive done work for these people before and there a good customer to keep hold of so if it were possible to keep it then that would be more benefical as you say ! cheers mate

[ben lightfoot]

At least you could use a mewp for the reduction make life a little easier?

[White Noise]

Ivy clad trees are a nightmare . They also have the ability to hide major defects and decay . Tough one really but remember your working with nature . Crack on but explain to your customer by the time youve reduced it the Ivy will then probably take over the crown quicker . Take down replant for me

[janey]

Why are you suggesting felling? Is there major decay or defects that you haven't mentioned? Have you carried out a climbing inspection?

 

If the customers want to retain the tree and there are no H&S implications in doing so, then surely that should be doing, not it's removal