Yew Timber available for pick up.

[Emsworth]

Got a Yew tree on Addington Road in Croydon being felled on 11th Nov. In the front of the property and probably only 3m from the main road. Its about 250-300 years old. Tree officer has ID'd it to have laetiporus at crown break. Is anyone interested in processing it, or am I wasting my time?

 

 

Here is a link to it...

 

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.3473472,-0.0527814,3a,75y,90h,92.1t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sY_qFXTove8C12-0JW5LJkA!2e0!6m1!1e1

[doobin]

I bet the bungalow isn't 250-300 years old...

 

A bit of chicken of the woods doesn't strike me as rendering a yew inherently unsafe. It's not like a big old oak or ash which could drop a major limb.

Edited October 29, 2014 by doobin

[kev7937]

I bet the bungalow isn't 250-300 years old...

 

A bit of chicken of the woods doesn't strike me as rendering a yew inherently unsafe. It's not like a big old oak or ash which could drop a major limb.

 

 

You can't rule it out, I've seen it happen in those circumstances

 

Didn't take the tree down after though.

[nepia]

Got a Yew tree on Addington Road in Croydon being felled on 11th Nov. In the front of the property and probably only 3m from the main road. Its about 250-300 years old. Tree officer has ID'd it to have laetiporus at crown break. Is anyone interested in processing it, or am I wasting my time?

 

 

Here is a link to it...

 

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.3473472,-0.0527814,3a,75y,90h,92.1t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sY_qFXTove8C12-0JW5LJkA!2e0!6m1!1e1

 

Really sad for that to go. I used to drive past it twice a day - it's a landmark tree if South Croydon has such things!

Have you tried Rob at Woldingham? He's not being very communicative at present for a change but he may take it. I can PM you contact details if you don't have them.

 

Jon

[Bren.]

Do you have a price in mind?

[se7enthdevil]

that tree should not be wasted. if it can stay standing then try that but if it must come down then make sure it's milled.

 

arbscape might be interested, he's just bought his own mizer and may want it.

[Big J]

Stunning yew. Hope it's used wisely

[Emsworth]

It's a TPO'd tree. A big limb snapped out at the beginning of the year and flattened the owners car, so I'm gonna go with the tree inspectors decision. To be fair, the woman's house is in total darkness, and this time of year her whole house is full of berries, which isn't a great combination with her pets and grandchildren. It is a shame the tree has to come down, but there we go.

 

I don't want to waste the timber, seems a sin to just log it up and take it to the tip, especially since I have seen some of the amazing bits of art that have been created using this wood. However, I don't have the time or equipment to deal with it. So if someone can make use of it, I'd prefer it went to a good home. No price in mind, make me an offer and it's most likely yours, but you'll need to be able to remove it from site.

 

Cheers for your input guys.

[Emsworth]

Do you have a price in mind?

No mate, pm me if interested.

[Emsworth]

Really sad for that to go. I used to drive past it twice a day - it's a landmark tree if South Croydon has such things!

Have you tried Rob at Woldingham? He's not being very communicative at present for a change but he may take it. I can PM you contact details if you don't have them.

 

Jon

yes please mate, that would be really helpful. cheers