Tony Croft aka hamadryad

on the oak Ive no friggin ideas, maybe an asexual stage of something. ganoderma on beech likely Pfeifferi a distinctive bolete with a maze like pore structure, shouldnt be too hard to ident, If im feeling in the mood I might get the books out!

nice shots sean

WOW! thats so friggin cool! that walnut is mahooooooosive too!

advertising campaigns cost a small fortune and this cost is passed directly onto the customer, obviously, its a balance is it not, and it IS down to us to appreciate these facts and do some of the work in extolling the virtues of the product.

Andy, considering your recent health issues i would think you might be more open minded regarding the obvious benifits, and how the hell does a supplier expect to sell a product they themselves do not endorse and get behind, what possible basis of experience can they have on its benifits without using the stuff! come on guys

I liked the comment made on Utube Truck Norris!

bit of a derail but as you asked! The intention of the survey is to provide a large data set that will become part of a PHD thesis on heart rot fungi of Oak species native to the U.K, with particular emphasis on the brown rots. Oaks are quite unusual in respect of the number of brown rot fungi they are host to, only around 6% of fungi are known to be brown rots and of those most are limited to the Gymnosperms (Conifers). The U.K’s native Oaks have at least four major brown rotting Basidiomycete associations, one of those being species specific in its host range- Piptoporus quercinus (right-note buckling at base also site of sporocarps) others, Daedalea quercina, Fistulina hepatica and Laetiporus sulphureus are less host limited with L. sulphureus being the most broadly hosted fungi in this group, and F. hepatica being somewhat more limited in range. Field observations have indicated the changes in morphology associated with F. hepatica are the most pronounced and unusual, maybe even mutually beneficial within Oaks, but also potentially very similar within the host Castanea sativa. There are some white rotting Basidiomycetes to be included in the study to ensure the data is as wide ranging and as in depth as possible, even trees that show no signs of fungal colonisation will be included in the survey (control) which will be in the region of 1000-5000 trees. There are several white rotting Basidiomycetes that also have a high degree of influence on the morphology of oaks many are Ganoderma Sp, G. lucidum, G. australe, G. lipsiense and G. resinaceum. Ganoderma pfeifferi is known to colonise oaks, however this is a very rarely colonised host, with Fagus sylvatica (European beech) being a far more commonly associated species. Ganoderma carnosum is as yet only known to host on Taxus bacatta (Yew) in the United Kingdom. Of most interest in the white rot group is Inonotus dryadeus, the oak bracket (left) though not host specific in range, rarely associated with other hosts and is particularly under recorded and documented in Oak ecology. That in itself is reason enough to include it, but it also has a very specific “Body language” (Claus Mattheck) that is one of the most commonly associated changes in Oak morphology due to a fungal colonisation. It is therefore vital to include it within the survey. There is a risk in trying to take in too much data within the survey methodology, and making this survey difficult to complete, but equally there is as much danger in limitations, not having a broad enough overview of host/fungi and control samples to illustrate adequately the influence of host/fungi interactions and influences. Other fungi are naturally going to be present and will be included in a final additional section to each recorded tree under the heading General fungi, this may seem unnecessary, but again when the data is under analysis these may yield interesting insights into Oak ecology not yet considered. Again it is field observations that have highlighted an interaction with Colybia fusipes (right) and this fungi will be included specifically for it is expected that a link with AOD (Acute Oak Decline) will reveal itself when it is present in connection with crown (Foliage) and upper root crown cambium damage or dysfunction. Armillaria is also expected to show in these circumstances and will also be included in data, noting both C. fusipes and Armilaria sp present or absent. Field observations have also indicated a link between main stem failures in oak populations and dual colonisation via the brown rotting fungi F. hepatica and L. sulphureus, the analysis of the data may well help further indicate this and is from a prognosis and assessment for hazard rating perspective to be considered a vital part of the surveys purpose.

I couldnt agree more, a wise old soul is our Stephen:thumbup1:

The smaller the organism the faster the evolution, Havent the time to get all heavy on the mildews butt at the moment, but defo going to as soon as this flipping surveys drawn up!

I cant remember off hand but it is massive! apart from the Suillus grevellei spelling mistake! lol:blushing:

dont know if ive posted this on here yet? A nice little article by some nut case banging on about the virtues of fungi Fungi-jewels in the arboreal crown | Save Our Woods

nice spoon

yep and we is sure gonna, maybe not today, maybe not tommorow but someday this bill is gonna have to be paid:scared:

I once saw FELL 1T on a truck and enquired about TON 1 but at 45K it was out of my budget!

You get a better product, its a premium product, hence a slight premium price. you get what you pay for as a rule.

the real translation was "can be placed out of site" its kinda the same as 7H15, or 7HA7 if your mind relaxes, spelling and other errors are easy to read through.

this all highlights the fact this issue does have a seasonal fluctuation as I have always observed. That said according to Ted it has only recently been observed to be overwintering on the tree itself, and it is more than fair to assume that this species is evolving after its introduction to the U.K not unlike the Phytpthoras. Climate change is a key player in much of the current issues, as is globalisation and trade. the question is, can nature and us humans, keep up with the rapid changes and adapt, mores to the point, nature CAN and will evolve, adapt and survive, in one form or another, but can WE.

1) that beech trees cant be pruned is a myth. 2) leaf fall is a common complaint, but not one that can be easily avoided without causing a complete loss of trees in the urban setting. 3) Cyclic pruning maintains size, form and is a service.

I enjoyed this thread, I was glad to see the timber go to good homes rather than a firewood stack round the back of someones shed.

The Woodland Trust | Ancient Tree Hunt | Tree image gallery

one of themost impressive buckles due to bulgewood formation,reallly nice.

small disc grinder works for e too, its quick but does require a gentle approach too much pressure and the teeth are ruined.

I only learnt about those awards a few years ago. Wish Him the best of luck from all of us:thumbup1:

too lazy to look it up again!