Increment borer

[launchster]

Hi,I've just seen a recent post of someone trying to find a borer. I know they are used for taking samples, but what do you do with the samples? Can they be tested for certain diseases?

Many thanks

[David Humphries]

Increment Borers

 

from the above............

 

"The classic increment borer,

 

The increment borer is the classic instrument for fast and reliable results when evaluating age, increment and soundness of trees. Increment borers are also used for decay check-up, pollution control, wood density, chemical penetration control etc."

 

 

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