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Hi Adam, I am aware of the theory of two forms of Meripilus. However I do not know how to differentiate them. I have never seen any fruiting bodies on the ground, the pictures are from 3 years ago. There are signs of nascent FBs but they are very reduced. A large Beech tree failed in the same park about 10 years ago, the stump is a wonderful colony of Meripilus, but there is a tarmac path and wall separating the two trees. I have considered mulching to the drip line, but do not really consider that the rooting zone is overly compacted,it only has a pedestrian footfall, but I understand the benefits. The main issue is persuading my managers to spend money on retaining this very important tree I think it can be managed but spending in the region of £2000 to pull, reduce and mulch seems to be a step too far for them. I can understand the reticence, how long has this tree got left? Cost benefit analysis etc. etc.
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It is a magnificent tree.
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Hi Tony, I completely agree, I had a pulling test (SIA) done in 2012 and the results were marginal, hence the reduction. I have suggested another test so the two sets of results can be collated and any deterioration recorded but this was deemed too expensive in these straitened times. The last reduction was fairly sensitive, about 10%, this time it would be more like 20%. Unfortunately I am no longer responsible for this tree as we have moved to area working and this is not one of mine' The officer responsible now is adamant that the tree should come down.
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Yes, thats my thought too, I have reduced in the past and planned to periodically reduce as a form of retrenchment. But I am under pressure to fell it. It is in a very busy park with a well used thoroughfare below the canopy. The tree is about 140 years old.
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Hi, This is growing at 1.5m on a cut leaved beech. I assume its Meripilus but have never seen a fruiting body at that height. It could be Grifola, any ideas?
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Hi, I am just coming to the end of the foundation degree, 3 years, seems a long time. From what I can gather the BSc has a lot of microbiology and cellular biology, with interpretation and write up of associated experiments, plus a dissertation. It seems challenging, I am 57 and work as an Arb Officer so time and brain cells are limited:)
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Hi, Its with Myerscough and validated by the university of lancaster. Details on their web page. Cheers, Leigh
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Hi, Im thinking of doing this next term, is there anyone else enrolled or thinking about it? Cheers, Leigh
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Anyone doing Myerscough's Online FdSc in Arb next year?
alliaria replied to Ben H's topic in Training & education
Im glad to hear your coping with the intensity Martin, I however have taken this week off, but am still on call,to deliver the assignments due on Friday. I know its my fault but its still hard work, this week has been 16 hours of college work and counting. Its not that rigorous but it does take time. Cheers, Leigh -
Thanks David, That's great, just what I am looking for. Have you planted any alternative species in response to massaria, Chlara and other existing or impending P and D? Cheers, Leigh
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Hi all, I am currently in my final year of the FDSc Arb at Myerscough. I am undertaking a study of tree species within the parks and/or streets. In Bristol, where I am a Tree Officer, we are overly reliant on a few species. It would be very useful if any Tree Officers with species percentage figures for their tree stock could share that information. I also intend to create an alternative species list, and it would be great to know views on lesser planted species. Thanks for your time. Leigh
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Looking again I think you are probably right, it can apparently cause a soft and a white rot, depending on moisture content I suppose. Sorry for any confusion.
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Hi Tony, I think it is probably saprobic and a secondary pathogen, but I am encountering it quite frequently on conifers. However there seems to be some scientific evidence that coniophora is biotrophic, Harju & Venalainen, 2002 and Esser et al,2002. Interesting. Cheers
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Hi all, I was wondering what experience people have on the effect of C.puteana on Sequoiadendron giganteum and Cedrus sp.. I am aware thst it is recognised as a brown rot, with an alternative soft rot mode and also it can degrade lignin, white rot? I have seen it on a mature redwood that is showing serious canopy dieback, is this a secondary pathogen? I assume it is a biotroph with saprobic capability? What is the long term prognosis for the Sequoia?
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Hi All, I may have posted these before on another thread, mature Sycamore near school entrance. Upper canopy showing peripheral dieback, fruiting bodies and stump.
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Hi all, Does anyone know the legal situation of a hedge that does not overlap or is not parallel to a garden. It seems to me that the action hedge height cannot be calculated. Cheers, Leigh
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Doesnt look like Phaeolus is the cause of that failure to me.
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Really? Im starting the third year and hope to pay 2000ish, new students have to pay 6-9k thats outrageous.
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Dont fell it Sean, we need it for research, can the family move?
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Olearia paniculata? and quercus sp.
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Is there any evidence of any members of the public in the UK being hurt etc.?#
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Hi Rob, No just finished the second year. Leigh
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Hi RobArb, Who were the tutors for the last year/ Leigh
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Congratulations RobArb.
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Its in Bristol, large limbs, very worrying.
