sean

good to see standing deadwood shots from NZ.....cheers for that Sean.....good to se shots full stop......seems the message is getting across. Heres some more from Richmond Park. Particularly love the last one......3 stages of an oak tree. Veteran seen through the 'eye' of a monolith with one for the future in the background:thumbup:

sounds good mate.....will keep that in mind thanks:thumbup:

tut tut...just cannot get the staff these days eh Tommer?

and the sun going down over bristol as see from Easton.

today outside the house again.

love that 1st one mate......is that taken through ya sunglasses???

What are your thoughts with the apparent lack of TPO on this tree David? If is the case would you be surprised at this and why wouldnt it have?

Cheers Tommer mate....glad you do.

Answers to your questions David........Firstly I have an affinity with this tree......not sure why but probably due to its unique location......as you know I work with lots of vets and ancient oaks but this one tugged at the proverbial strings. The prop is metal.....concreted into the path. It is very stable but i'd be interested it inspect the limb where the prop is inserted. Yes i think a reduction of the lever arm is needed......starting to look a little heavy up top and a 15% reduction wouldn't go a miss. Like your idea with regards press ATF and council. I only live about 6 miles away so will be taking amore interest in this particular tree.....probably try and get permission to climb it!.keep you posted:thumbup1:

very nice tommer!!

So I was diving down Crouch Oak Lane In Addlestone, Surrey earlier today when I came across this huge oak at the side of the road. Needless to say a sharp u turn was initiated and I stopped to have a look. What a fantastic tree. Practically on the pavement next to a main road. As you can see it has been propped for a number of years and the stem is hollow and burnt out. Apart from that the tree looks in good health despite its precarious position. I looked the tree up on the Ancient Tree Forum and it seems the tree has a very interesting history (if true). Astonishingly according to the forum there is no TPO on the tree. This cannot be right surely? Suerly a tree of this age (again according to the site it is purported to be 800 years old) and importance not only historically but also as a unique eco system (in an otherwise built up area) should have more protection? (I will be callin Surrey Council tomorrow to see what the situation is) I for one am torn....on the whole I think it should.....fenced off at the very least to prevent it from being the subject of more arson attacks? Compaction does not appear to be an issue. Targets moved? As can be seen the very large propped limb runs directly over a footpath....is this an issue? Or should it just be left to carry on as it has done for centuries and looking pretty healthy for it? I'd be very interested to hear what people think about this fine specimen of a tree. Cheers Sean Below are a couple of extracts from the ancient tree forum. Arsonists set fire to the old Crouch oak tree in Addleston in the early hours of Friday 14th Sept 2007 by throwing burning objects into the hollow centre. It seems no permanent damage has been done and it is unlikely that the tree will have to be felled. (Reports from Surry Herald for 19th & 26th September 2007 and Addlestone & Byfleet Review for 22nd September 2007) Posted by Margaret Bland on 29 September 2007 This tree is The Crouch Oak. See book "The Crouch Oak Tree". Pamela J. Brush. Addlestone Historical Society. September 2002 42 pages.9 Illustrations.Chapters: Intoduction. Windsor Forest. (The site is in the ancient Forest). Wycliff`s Oak. (Old name as he was suposed to have preached under the tree.) Queen Elizabeth`s Picnic Tree. (Another name in the literature for the tree. She was supposed to have dined under it.) A Love Potion. (At one time the bark so used by young ladies.) Spurgeon`s Sermon. (He did preach under the tree.) The Twentieth century. (From being safe in a private house grounds to now being on the edge of a road totaly unprotected and very vunerable. Attempts to get a Tree Preservation on it have failed.) How old is the Tree? (Dendrochronological dating. Could be 800 years old.) Epilogue. References Out of print but copies in 12 Surrey libaries and Surrey History Centre, Goldsworth Road, Woking. . Posted by Hannah Lane on 17 August 2007

Thats my trouble as well......no photos of me........my lass doesnt believe i even do tree work.......she thinks i just cruise around taking photo's:001_rolleyes:

oh yea.....top surfer me.......especially like costa del googlio

i just typed 'trre tent' into google and loads came up:confused1:

beech on beach.......tommer.....quiet:001_rolleyes:

looks quite green mannish:thumbup1:

Not wrong.....i cant believe how many photos i have taken of trees in london and without realising have caught a plane in the background

We used to have the contract for these trees......the whole of wandsworth bridge rd London lined both sides......climbed alot of them.....not anymore hah ha.......rather take photos of them:thumbup1:

aye it certainly is:thumbup:

Its seen the light:thumbup1:

ha ha ha what a joker!

3 and 4 captions wrong way round!

1) Vigo, Spain 2) Back Garden 3) Richmond Pk 4) Brixton London

Not nice to work on agreed but an old knarled veteran hawthorn is great to look at especially when in full blossom.

Considered invaluable as a hedgerow, this tree also has many culinary and medicinal properties. Several varieties of the Hawthorn tree have developed over the years, but the original Hawthorn was historically and often still is used as a hedgerow. The name actually indicates this use, with its meaning being an old English term for "thorny hedge". A native of Africa, Europe and central Asia, this tree along with its hybrids have quickly gained popularity and are grown in most North American regions. This tree is not finicky about its habitat; growing well in sunny conditions as well as partial shade and amenable to most soil types. Its 400 year life span only adds to the tree's remarkable characteristics. A height of 25 feet is normal, with an almost equal spread of up to 20 feet. Most of the species of the Hawthorn tree possess thorns, some reaching 5 inches in length. Its leaves differ depending on the variety. Twice a year will find the Hawthorn tree in bloom, exhibiting tiny, white spherical buds at first; opening to reveal lovely white petals and a pink center. The back of the flower contains the beginning of a seed, which will develop into a bright red berry by the time fall rolls around. One reason that the Hawthorn tree is well loved by landscapers is that it has multiple uses. The berries of the tree have long been used to improve the cardiovascular system. Controlling high blood pressure, helping blood flow in and out of the heart, dilating coronary arteries and assisting the heart in its use of essential minerals are examples of the medicinal properties of the Hawthorn berry. It is also packed full of antioxidants thought to be more potent than vitamins A, C and E. Not to be overlooked are the culinary uses of the Hawthorn tree; once called the "bread and cheese" tree. Its leaves, when chewed, provide nourishment and re-energize the eater, taking away the rumbling in the tummy. The leaf buds can be cooked and either eaten plain or added to soups. The berries have long been used to make jellies and jams as they contain their own pectin. Flower buds are attractive as a garnish for foods and are edible as well. Adding to the list of value is the wood of the Hawthorn tree. Trunk wood is used for carvings, and root wood is used in making boxes. When used as firewood, the Hawthorn tree wood burns at an extremely high heat; capable of melting pig iron. Planting a Hawthorn tree can bring many benefits; medicinal, culinary and wood value, not to mention its natural beauty. There is little wonder it has endured through the centuries as a favored tree.