Another mature beech.

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Thanks for all the replies so far. Despite my ignorance, doing a bit of research on it has been enjoyable.

 

I've had a look at the fungis suggested, can't decide which for sure, i'll maybe make an effort to go tomorrow if it's a dry day and get a few more shots and give it a scrape to see how it is under the surface to help ID it.

I'll also get the kit out and get up and have a look at the bark damage up the tree.

 

The tag is from a previous survey which recommended a 30% reduction, but this was approximately 10 years ago and the reduction was never carried out. The client is the kind of chap who will sue me if it falls, which makes me nervous about giving him any advice!

Following an aerial inspection would a tomograph be the correct course of action for the next step?

Back with more photos soon!

 

If you do nothing and it fails you are liable! If however you carry out a reduction you could argue that in your professional opinion the reduction was enough to alleviate the issue and if the tree fails you took all proper steps. Unless the tree is dangerous and you failed to take enough action e.g felled it!

 

Anything you do is better than nothing as you are aware of a problem.

 

Also no harm in doing a Tomograph at least you will know a little more than you did before.