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AIE and chris skelern states that NJUG 10 (vol4) is down loadable free of charge fron the njug website.....I dont see it. Am I missing something ? AIE - Document Review - NJUG 10

And you remain unconvinced. You go on about it as if it is up to someone other than yourself to work out which way is up....! GO DO THE TRAINING.

I know you are aware of the red data list status of Phellinus robustus Hama. Your having stated it is more commonly seen than reputation suggests, doesnt it make sense to record this in a way that lends itself to redressing this? I personally think it is not Phellinus robustus but it would be interesting to make a positive identification.

Glucosamine may help...Its an accumalative remedy so dont expect instant relief...Taken in conjunction with cod liver oil for years myself. Condroitin is taken by the elderly over glucosamine for some reason although the truth is a gluco/condroitin complex maybe the go. Beware buying cheap products. They are a con as they frequently are not upto strength...so you are just eating plenty talcom powder. This WONT help!!

" all the trees I Have seen with this Fungus have been in severe decline.." I am not sure that severe decline is right...although I havent a great deal of experience of this pathogen personally. It has been hosted by my pissardii for at least 7 years that I know of. Sure, the plant throws up plenty of "watershoots" and is clearly stressed. It continues from year to year and you need to look closely to desseminate a decline year on year after I prune out the "eppi"... Ah well, these observations are what make it all the more interesting . Edit..Great thread BTW.....

I agree despite not having had the experience myself yet...I have had to wait a while for this particular delivery from Claus as the "Elite" training not only sounds a bit up its own arse ( I'm sure it isnt!! ) but the cost is in a way different league. Really looking forward to this update workshop. Well worth the money I have no doubt atall.

Nice one David....Sycamore are a smooth barked tree until they arent anymore eh! Thanks for posting.

"Re: The lock jack is it really worth it ? " Yes!

Another myth busted!

Bleedin' canker or wetwood. Bacterial wetwood tends to smell.

As was inferred in the above post...Im not sure why you should try to "eradicate" the infection if it means the tree needs to be pruned and by that I think I mean, heavily pruned. Trying to read between the lines, if one views the tree as needing work, this would surely be for reasons of public or material safety? The physiological preference is to allow as much of the tree to remain intact as is possible probably. Remember it costs the tree in energy to access stored energy further stressing the plant thus weakening its natural, systemic defences. This is the result of pruning out diseased wood. Not always the best or most expedient & timely of operations. From the trees point of view. It is this that may be considered when making decisions as to how best to proceed with regards the management of a situation in which trees are often the understated participants. That the tree is protected by an order, should at least indicate that it is or has been in the past, valued for its amenity contribution. Good luck with it anyway.

If you want to get your facts straight...no offence to anyone who has posted. AKA Cramp Balls- http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&ei=ua6wS8qGNIHX4gbKwsDWDw&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=1&ct=result&cd=1&ved=0CB4QBSgA&q=daldinia+concentrica&spell=1 Daldinia concentrica Daldinia concentrica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia AIE - Tree Fungi - Daldinia And this is an extract taken from the the workshop given by TreeLife... "Daldinia concentrica • Common on Fraxinus • Cause a white rot – selective delignification? • Usually on parts already dead for some other reason – so still indicates a cause for concern • Will render the affected part more liable to breakage..." Now you are armed with the facts and it takes a matter of minutes to look it up- God bless Google! edit: I note D Lonsdale indicates that healthy wood may be affected; ref Diagnosis of Ill-heaklh in Trees pg 234

"So, why would anyone plant this vigours unattractive (plastic catkins, dark leather leaves, boring flowers and bark) in the urban environment? It is using a valuable space where a proper street tree like London plane or lime should be planted."- I think you are in the wrong thread then mate! It is infact a valuable plant as it thrives in difficult sites which frankly, many urban sites are post development.It is considered a medium sized tree which can have some influence on decisions as to the inclusion of plants atall and with a habit that is "formal" without being dense, and so allows good light penetration, has some advantage over others. But hey, you are of course entitled to your opinion. Alnus cordata - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tim.

Good thread. I understand it was the tree of choice for a "battering ram" to breach a castles defence. Not too sure why the "thumbs down" above..is it a "native" objection you have? I have considered it as hedging....still am. ALDER, ITALIAN (Alnus cordata) . Hedging Plants, Trees, Shrubs and Conifers.

Not had personal experience as such but off the cuff, I would argue that if the homeowner was the bod who "commissioned" the work, the responsibility must ultimately rest with him/her. I guess Im saying that whosoever authorises work must ultimately take responsibility for it. This is not to say that a protracted dispute would exclude scrutiny of the contractor responsible...

First picture is not characteristic of a Gano....the sporulation is white, and you would expect it to be brown. Funnily enough, more like the second image. That said, I am not certain how to annotate the bracket in pic 1. It would be consistent with aspects of Rigidoporous ulmarius. AIE - Tree Fungi - Rigidoporus ulmarius The second image is significantly degraded...could be a Phaeolus spp. I would feel more confident were you able to say whether this was found in asssociation with Armillaria spp. Not much help Im afraid !

Indeed, the soil needs classifying in the first instance. Probably agreeing with the statement that incremental pruning/staged removal ( whatever) is not the way to go....although I would maintain it MAY offer a partial solution to matters of heave in some quite limited and specific circumstances.... You may find these links some use... Clay Research Group Water Moisture - Tensiometers

It is actually difficult to tell from the image here tbh. All the same, it looks like nothing more than resinous exudate to me?

I think you will find that this the case. The modified "multi-stem" equation is no less scientific! Changes have been introduced that permit an area to be skewed to reflect more accurately the distribution of a root plate when considering barriers such as walls , roads and so on.

Classic...TPO's that cost the individual considerable money and time. I would have to hope they are worthy of the protection.

Post 8 here .....Yes it was felled. http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/tree-health-care/2166-identity-bracket.html Tim

Yes indeedy....I posted about two years or more since hosted on Beech....AKA White Trunk Rot. Here's a pic from a PICUS test made of the stem.....It was " FOOKED " as they say!!

Who says?

", ive NEVER had much to winge about with the 200/20t's." Have to echo this sentiment.... As above really....other possibles include Fuel tank breather hose Carburetor diaphragm

Does taking another/additional unit not count as eligible for refresher...if you understand what Im trying to say? Its an alternative way of approaching it maybe?