Large beech removal

[Ross Smith]

Kretzschmaria deusta (formerly: Ustulina Deusta) is what the local tree officer thinks the fungus is,which I've researched and it's known to be the worst fungus regarding safety of the tree,I've got some pics to follow,so this could change the whole spec of the job ie crane or mewp is the only option

 

 

 

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[Ross Smith]

Pics to follow

 

 

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[Paul Smith]

Crane!

[David Humphries]

Ross, not Kretzsch,

but too difficult to tell species that decomposed though.

 

 

 

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[Old Mill Tree Care]

Ross, not Kretzsch,

but too difficult to tell species that decomposed though.

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Agreed. Speak to the tree officer again but it ain't Kretzsch.

 

However, if its too decomposed to ID it and the TO is adamant, charge for using a crane, 'cos the Tree Officer said it is, innit'

[RobRainford]

agree with others, im suprised the TO has called that kretzschmaria. as its a pretty distincive fruiting body in its own right.

 

even though the pictures arent great and they are very desiccated, is it a possibility of collybia?

[welwell]

Four days Ross....that sounds like a big ole tree. Take care up that one mate. Plenty of wood for next year's log though!!

[scotspine1]

Kia ora chaps.whats your views on stress loading large beech trees that have extensive fungus growth at the base.its a tricky tree in a tricky location and is going to require heaps of lowering.just interested in opinions out their.cheers

 

do you have any pics of the tree and it's surrounding situation? targets, hazards, obstacles etc

 

If your concerned about lowering then rig small and spread the load thoughout the crown using two pulleys, letting everything run to the ground (where possible).

 

If the base is suspected weak DO NOT remove one side of the crown in it's entirety in one go, remove the tree in sections keeping the crown balanced as you go, having two pulleys will allow you to remove a branch from one side using the pulley/block on that side then switch to lowering with the other pulley on the other side of the tree and so on and so forth. This way your not putting too much pressure on one side of the root plate....your keeping the tree almost perfecty balanced as the crown is dismantled.

 

Edited March 16, 2012 by scotspine1

[Ross Smith]

That's what my thought process for this tree will be scots.should be starting a week mon so pics to follow

[Ross Smith]

Four days Ross....that sounds like a big ole tree. Take care up that one mate. Plenty of wood for next year's log though!!

 

Yeah she biggish but more tricky as 4 houses and 4 BT lines involved and yes lots of logs coming my way.would like to lift the last 3 log sections out wit a hiab to save on cutting but don't know any big enough rigs round these parts.gonna have a ring a round.hope all is well with you.