Fattest Oak in Europe in Trouble

[treeseer]

This is not traditional arboriculture; just thought I'd toss it out here.

 

Earth calling Xerxes...

 

Kvill Oak Report 140610 copy | Historic Tree Care

[se7enthdevil]

well it isn't going to last forever if it's time to go, it's time to go...

[josharb87]

Probably doesn't help that even visiting arborists and groups such as the ancient tree forum think it's ok to climb all over it to have their pictures and group shots taken. Seemingly the small chain fence doesn't apply to them and their foot fall doesn't affect compaction of soil within the trees drip line

[armybloke]

Interesting article. With the recommendations made it may be pertinent to include a suitable ground protection solution would be appropriate to avoid further compaction due to footfall in the future?

[Adam Bourne]

Major oak at Sherwood must be a contender! Looking at those photos it really doesn't show a scaled size!

 

"The Major oak"

 

 

 

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[treeseer]

Footfalls are an issue, hence the suggestions for aeration, mulch and boardwalk. But I really doubt they are a major issue, with everything else going on.

Only one person started climbing it, and was invited down in short order.

Are people really the only problems to consider?