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this is the story of the mystery oak dave. Hi, It looks as if we now have a diagnosis as to what is affecting our oaks. From my reading of the attachment the determining factor is what caused the bark to crack that allowed the sap to ooze out. If the cracks are caused by honey fungus then we could have problems; if it is just old age or some physical cause then there is probably no problem. The froth appears just to be a symptom of the sap oozing out - what allowed the sap to ooze out is the critical thing. Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: Rose, Joan To: ROGER Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 11:50 AM Subject: RE: Possible acute oak decline Good morning, I have examined the photographs that you sent to us, and from what I can see at the base your trees are not suffering from Acute oak decline. Because you mention the smell of sweet alcohol, and the fact that insects are attracted to the ooze, I believe that is what we call oak froth. I have attached some information about this problem for your interest. If you contact us again re this enquiry, please could you Advisory number ADV/920/2010/225. With regards Joan Rose (Mrs) Disease Diagnostic and Advisory Service Centre for Forestry and Climate Change Forest Research Alice Holt Lodge Wrecclesham Farnham Surrey GU10 4LH UK

cheers dave,as always a great help.cheers bud.ross (smudge brother)

No you ain't a country boy, you are a seadog brother of mine, now go move to the coast. And when did you ever move logs in England, don't you remember that it was me that done that?

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

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

I've seen that Gumpy bloke climb, didn't think he was all that!!

Thanks very much for your help, I'll give it a whirl !!

Thanks for the welcome and quick reply Peter, much appreciated. The tree in question really needs to be moved ASAP. I know you have given the best time to move the tree but I don't think those times are possible. If I were to move the tree in the next couple of weeks what do you think its chances of survival are if any? I don't want to do it if it will definately kill the tree but I will give it a try if there is a chance of survival. Thanks for all the other tips you gave I will take them on board.

I have a friend who is moving house and she has a Magnolia tree that she is very very fond of (her brother bought it for her and he has passed away). She would like this tree to be moved from her present garden to her new home. The tree is about 8ft tall with about a 6ft wide crown. Can anyone tell me if it is a good time of the year to move the tree or will it die? I don't want to do all the hard work of moving it if it is likely to die. Is there a better time of the year to do it and can you give any advice on the best way to do it to give it as much chance as possible of surviving. Thanks in advance to those who respond.