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  1. David Humphries
    As 10 Bears has suggested, it's a mycorrhyzal Bolete species. I don't think it's B. edulus as the cap surface texture and colour looks wrong. I would think that it's probably either B. impolitus or B. radicans. The stem doesn't look red enough for it to be the Beech bolete (B. calopus) Did it bruise blue/green on the pore surface or on the flesh of you cut it open? .
  2. David Humphries
    I can't tell from the images Paul. Worth noting that at least G. applanatum & G. resinaceum can also be stalked. G. applanatum below .
  3. David Humphries
    Meripilus giganteus - the giant polypore have a look at the gallery for further images & information in the fungi directory in the link above .
  4. David Humphries
    fine set of images of a forest eco-system at work .
  5. David Humphries
    Sliced and coated in seasoned egg and flour then sautéed for a french toast kinda deal.........very tasty. .
  6. David Humphries
    A fair sized giant puff ball (Calvatia gigantea) that was just destined for the kitchen .
  7. David Humphries
    Thanks for the suggestions and pm's Have a good couple of leads to follow up. .
  8. David Humphries
    Anyone have any contact details for training in the South East ? Thanks .
  9. David Humphries
    Sounds like a plan .
  10. David Humphries
    Fringe trees like that one are fairly niche and critical for site biodiversity for tree nesting bird and bat species as they are more open for ease of access and are warmer due to exposure to the Suns direct Rays. .
  11. David Humphries
    Perhaps even more a reason to consider just reducing it for the habitat value if it didn't need to be climbed? .
  12. David Humphries
    Mostly destroyed on impact with the ground, which was unavoidable this time, mostly due to what equipment we had available at the time and other commitments. .
  13. David Humphries
    I don't actually know if there is two identified different species of Meripilus. But I have found that of the two described forms from JFL's monologue (that I have noted in the field) both bruise on the pore surface. It has to be said that I've also come across Meripilus that do not bruise. .
  14. David Humphries
    From the 1st post in this thread...... http://www.flac.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Monograph-on-Meripilus-giganteus.pdf .
  15. David Humphries
    No thoughts on reducing it by half to maintain its habitat value? .
  16. David Humphries
    Yes, it's Meripilus There was some talk a few years back that there may be two forms of the species .
  17. David Humphries
    Fungal spore that over winter on the fallen leaves, which then drift to new host. I don't think it necessarily requires a stressed host to latch on to. .
  18. David Humphries
    Left at the base of the tree Guy. We were discussing yesterday if (that as this tree was dead and wouldn't need it any more) it would possibly be a good idea to transport it to another live tree to absorb during the breakdown process. .
  19. David Humphries
    I'd agree with this. If you're on the main forum and not looking via mobile, have a look at the gallery images and info from the below link..... Rhytisma acerinum - Sycamore Tar spot - David Humphries’s Fungi Directory - Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists .
  20. David Humphries
    Where abouts is this tree? I don't think from these images that this tree is affected by Chalara. Just looks like decline to me due to its growing environment and has associated natural retrenchment. If targets are a concern then perhaps think about reducing the extended branches. The vascular health appears good. It wouldn't be a surprise if the tree had Inonotus hispidus colonisation throughout its stem & branch structure. .
  21. David Humphries
    Thanks Think it's worth saying that the image shows the leaf mines from Cameraria ohridella (the chestnut leaf miner) not the fungal leaf blotch of Guignardia aesculi. .
  22. David Humphries
    An oak monolith that was in need of a bit of reduction in weight & height to help keep it standing for a while longer. Aware of the potential for bat habitat, it was the roar of the 660 that made the top cavities sole resident Pipistrelle flitter off to a new abode. .
  23. David Humphries
    the eye's kinda saying............ugh, not again !
  24. David Humphries
    Hello CJM, Which image (or images) have you identified Guignardia from? .
  25. David Humphries
    Lots of mycorrhyzal species popping up all over the place Boletus (Cauloboletus) radicans - (the rooting bolete) & Amanita franchetii on oak, Russula fragilis - (the fragile brittlegill) associated here with lime and a solitary Amanita crocea (the orange grisette) in grass within birch & oak woodland. .

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