Summer limb/branch drop

[felixthelogchopper]

Had 2 fairly hefty limbs drop from 2 separate Ash trees in the last fortnight. Both trees are immediately next to a lake, both have a history of Inonotus and 1 had been the subject of work at the end of last year to shorten some un-balanced limbs.

[David Humphries]

Any images of the above?

 

Do you know what the wind level, time of day and temperature was at the time of the failures?

 

 

 

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[felixthelogchopper]

Any images of the above?

 

Do you know what the wind level and temerature was at the time of failure?

 

 

 

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Sorry David, priority was clearing up so we could get the mower around. Weather was hot and still as it has been all of the last 2 weeks. As to time of day, no idea as were found rather than witnessed.

[David Humphries]

Sorry David, priority was clearing up so we could get the mower around. Weather was hot and still as it has been all of the last 2 weeks.

 

No worries, I know what that's like.

 

Any idea on the time of day?

 

 

 

 

 

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[felixthelogchopper]

I could get some pictures of the trees when I go back in on Monday if you like. One of the trees had also dropped a large limb previously during a storm.

[felixthelogchopper]

No worries, I know what that's like.

 

Any idea on the time of day?

 

 

 

 

 

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Sorry mate, I think I must have editted as you were typing.

[Rich Rule]

Another one I found on my phone.

 

The limb failed on a large mature Oak last year. It was after a period of heavy rain and we cleaned up the mess. Not a shrub or paving slab was damaged. Only a very expensive designer water fountain...

 

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[David Humphries]

Was it at a school Rich?

 

The dark wood looks a little more than heart wood, can you remember if it had brown rot in the failed limb?

 

 

 

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[Rich Rule]

Yes David, it was at a school. The limb didn't have any noticeable decay. All seemed fairly solid and healthy. It was a concern as the area directly under the tree with water feature and benches was a thinking are for the kids. Quite a few of the children used to go there and contemplate.

 

I think a bit like a nice area for children who are having problems such as bullying etc.

 

The tree has since had some end weight reduction to the lower laterals?

[David Humphries]

The tree has since had some end weight reduction to the lower laterals?

 

Cheers Rich,

 

the above sounds like a reasonable plan of action in the circumstances.

 

Great looking tree to have in a learning environment.

 

 

 

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