250 years ended in a may afternoon

[Robbyrasta]

I guess one gust was stronger than the rest.

 

A great shame.

[AHPP]

Winch it back up, loads of radial guy lines, army surplus parachute, scissors, wigwam!

[silky fox]

Anything's worth a try to try and save that veteran! Where is it?

[Robbyrasta]

In one of my feilds in the purbecks, Dorset.

No saving it, but we will be sure to replant more to replace it.

[Lewia]

I can match that. This oak and about 15-20 others fell last Aug/Sept when the tornado came through Leicestershire.

 

[sloth]

In one of my feilds in the purbecks, Dorset.

No saving it, but we will be sure to replant more to replace it.

 

No harm piling soil up against the exposed root plate and giving it a chance. You could cut and clear if it doesn't work at a later date. If you have the space, leave it to rot, looks good and great for wildlife

[likeitorlumpit]

No harm piling soil up against the exposed root plate and giving it a chance. You could cut and clear if it doesn't work at a later date. If you have the space, leave it to rot, looks good and great for wildlife

 

:thumbup1:and kids love playing in the branches.

I guess 'tidy' or 'legally responsible' will win this one and it will be removed.

[silky fox]

As an educational tool....windblown trees used to fascinate me as a kid...being able to see the workings of a rootplate...something that is otherwise invisible under the ground...