The diary of an obsessive compulsive arborist

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

http://www.knepp.co.uk/Other_docs/interesting_articles_papers/black_poplar_species_action_plan_for_sussex.pdf

 

http://frontpage.woodland-trust.org.uk/ancient-tree-forum/atfresources/images/20081204115143118.pdf

Edited May 5, 2012 by Tony Croft aka hamadryad

[David Humphries]

Liking the species assemblage table on p2 of the Woodland trust one

 

Though this little snippet is a bit outdated, imo (with respect to the authors)

 

"another example demonstrating regional distrubution is provided by two fungi that both decay the wood of birch: Birch Polypore Piptoporus betulinus predominates in the south, but Hoof Fungus Fomes fomentarius has a more northerly distribution"

 

I know the emphasis on the above talks about "predominantes" but I think we are now seeing a subtle (but notable) shift in the extent of Fomes on Birch, particularly here in the south east.

 

 

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[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Liking the species assemblage table on p2 of the Woodland trust one

 

Though this little snippet is a bit outdated, imo (with respect to the authors)

 

"another example demonstrating regional distrubution is provided by two fungi that both decay the wood of birch: Birch Polypore Piptoporus betulinus predominates in the south, but Hoof Fungus Fomes fomentarius has a more northerly distribution"

 

I know the emphasis on the above talks about "predominantes" but I think we are now seeing a subtle (but notable) shift in the extent of Fomes on Birch, particularly here in the south east.

 

 

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I think its a reasonable statement David, we have to go to very special sites to see Fommes in the south do we not? though Kent seems to be a strong hold for Fommes in the south. It would be interesting to re investigate its distribution. I thinkj there is a research project here for somebody, looking into Chaga AKA Inonotus obliquous and Fommes. Two fungi that have very odd distributions

[David Humphries]

I think its a reasonable statement David, we have to go to very special sites to see Fommes in the south do we not?

 

Not so sure we do to be honest Tony, most of the above shots are from random woodlands (Nawthaw, Hampstead etc...) around the north of London.

 

 

I think if any one was to look specifically closer into the distrubution of Fomes fomentarius (particularly on 'Birch' down in the south), it may be seen to be more common than predicted.

 

 

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[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

It may be in your quadrant but I had to go to your area and kent to see it, and for the Inonotus obliquos too

[Amelanchier]

We have F. fomentarius about 5 miles down the road from me. Furthest east I'll wager.

[Rich Rule]

Not an expert by any stretch, but I am sure I saw F. fomentarius on a knackered Birch in Surrey last week.

 

Popped into the woods behind the customers gaff and noticed it.

[David Humphries]

We have F. fomentarius about 5 miles down the road from me. Furthest east I'll wager.

 

 

On Beech or Birch Tony ?

 

 

Not an expert by any stretch, but I am sure I saw F. fomentarius on a knackered Birch in Surrey last week.

 

Popped into the woods behind the customers gaff and noticed it.

 

No photographical documentation for us to saliva all over.

 

Shame on you Mr Rule

 

 

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[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Not an expert by any stretch, but I am sure I saw F. fomentarius on a knackered Birch in Surrey last week.

 

Popped into the woods behind the customers gaff and noticed it.

 

I agree with David, slap your wrists:lol:

[Rich Rule]

On Beech or Birch Tony ?

 

 

 

 

No photographical documentation for us to saliva all over.

 

Shame on you Mr Rule

 

 

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There was 1 of 2 reasons I went into the woods. If I had taken my camera, the fellas would have started wondering.

 

I did take a picture of a mushroom whilst in the Arctic Circle though a couple of years ago. Krakmo, North of Norway. Can you confirm what it is?

 

Cheers.

Edited May 6, 2012 by Rich Rule