Tree theory and knowledge

[smudge]

Hi to all,

 

first I'd like to say what a great forum especially to new and inexperienced people like me. With that in mind I'd like to ask if there is a book or website with info which can increase my knowledge of trees. I am based in the UK so would prefer something more specific to the tree varieties that are here, e.g when to reduce a Walnut, pruning techniques,etc, although I realise that tree theory applies in all lands. The thing is that I have CS31, 32, 38 and 39 which qualifies me to climb and work on trees but am under no illusion that I have learnt it all and that is why I am asking for info. I am unable to go and do further studying but am more than willing to educate myself, thanks in advance for any help

 

Smudge

[Yorkshireman]

Hi to all,

 

qualifies me to climb and work on trees but am under no illusion that I have learnt it all and that is why I am asking for info.

Smudge

 

Firstly welcome & secondly a wise aproach like that will get you where you want to be try http://www.treesource.co.uk for starters on books or http://www.aie.org.uk for more generalised info

[Paul Barton]

A good general tree book with lots of info is: 'Trees: Their use, management, cultivation and biology' by Bob Watson.

 

Welcome to the forum mate, hope you find it useful.

[Stephen Blair]

now thats an avatar smudge, great pic. most book shops will have a handy sized tree ident book, keep it in your glove box mate.

[Highland Forestry]

now thats an avatar smudge, great pic. most book shops will have a handy sized tree ident book, keep it in your glove box mate.

 

Ahhhhh..... so it's not just me that does a quick tree ident before looking/quoting a job then. Nice one.

[Mark Bolam]

Much improved avatar mate!

 

Shigo is the man, but his books are expensive, and hard going.

 

Stick at it mate. I can lend you a few anyway.

 

Bill 07958 508524

 

How's the green boiler suit?

[smudge]

Thanks for all responses much appreciated, I shall look into all sources quoted.

[skyhuck]

now thats an avatar smudge, great pic. most book shops will have a handy sized tree ident book, keep it in your glove box mate.

 

Thats the one Ivor, then you can check if its a Laural or a Sweet Chestnut

[Stephen Blair]

Thats the one Ivor, then you can check if its a Laural or a Sweet Chestnut

 

they are so similar:sneaky2: