Veteran Oak

[Ian150482]

Pollard? Do you mean TOP??? H E LL-N O !!!

 

Who said anything about topping, thats bad practice.

[Paul Smith]

Although I would definately consider natural fracture pruning.

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I knew you were gonna say that!

[Pete Mctree]

Pollard AND replant if the targets are critical. This hopefully will retain some of the ecology and perpetuate the tree cover. If the targets are minimal there is always the option to move the fence to exclude all and let it do it's thing

[THE88MAN]

Today we were called to view an Old Oak within the New Forest National Park, this tree measured 80' tall, the canopy spread was 25 metres and the butt measured 5 metres round. When we first saw the tree from a distance it looked in good vigar, but on closer inspection it had a large split down the main trunk, we called the tree officer who came out right away. We discussed options and due to its suroundings he advised that we fell. The tree is estimated to be between 250 - 300 years old, it seems a great shame to fell such a tree of this age. What are your thoughts on this, would you fell or pollard?

can we swap tree officers? yesterday i was stopped clearing elder(YES ELDER!),a dead spruce and 2 50ft leylandii due to conservation area,give me strength

[Pete Mctree]

can we swap tree officers? yesterday i was stopped clearing elder(YES ELDER!),a dead spruce and 2 50ft leylandii due to conservation area,give me strength

 

I would like to see any TO justify the retention of any dead tree- take pictures- fell and smile

[THE88MAN]

I would like to see any TO justify the retention of any dead tree- take pictures- fell and smile

 

the dead one was first on the trailer,i dragged it off for the nice young lady to take pictures,then explained the other,she called me a pro,i called her one too

[NickJC]

That's crying out for a lovely 25% overall crown reduction and re-balance to reduce the weight in the crown and then brace. Pollarding may kill it. Also, there's a great eco system there as pointed out already. Also recommend phased planting so that when it does go you have 2 or 3 established trees.

 

Lovely jobs if you can get them - and no targets - ooooohhh beuty of a job.

[Mesterh]

Isnt it about 250 years too late to properly pollard the tree?

[RPA]

Reduce in whatever way you see fit/best to give it a few years, move any targets and replant, replant, repalnt,...............

[Old Monkey]

Do nothing. That tree has been like that for a long time, surviving storm after storm. Where are the targets? If it falls over in five years, you still had five years to enjoy a great tree.