David Humphries

Without seeing a wedge/slice of the flesh and tubes I'd only guess at it being Ganoderma resinaceum. .

Well I certainly spoke with a number of non TO's on the day, but it was aimed at TO's. Don't forget that the ICF were hosting as well as the London and Municipal Tree Officer Associations. .

Looks like early forming Bjerkendera adusta to me. .

Hello Chris, You can halt the slide show by pressing on any of the images during the slideshow. The generic (common) name is listed at the top of the gallery straight after the scientific name. As there are nearly 800 images in the directory it would be quite a task to add the common name to each and every image. .

Closing date for applications for this vacancy is Friday 16th of December. .

Looks like some vandal went back and abused it Pretty confident that it stands up as P. fraxinea, though someone's asked for a sample to confirm under scopes. .

Roadside beech in Suffok These images have been taken four years apart Didn't manage to get a slice to show flesh and tubes, but I suspect this is Perenniporia fraxinea .

Very cool Ben .

Oyster protruding out of this old woodpecker hole. Something has its bedroom and larder in one place .

Brrrp

Out with the pooch for a leg stretch hunting the fung in Suffolk today. He sniffed out a few bits and pieces including tonights supper .

Funky .

I have seen similar on this side of the pond but haven't seen it proscribed in standards or specifications. .

Have you pruned any of these affected branches out yet Ben, any cross sections from where they're attached? If not, I'd be keen to see some images if you get the chance, cheers .

Check out the link to a previous thread I posted above .

Fasciation? http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/tree-health-care/55930-can-anyone-identify-cause-these-deformities.html .

Good thanks Ben, I tried googling Massaria in the USA but didn't find much. If it is Massaria then removal is critical if they are above targets. Still no fatalities here in the UK but there have been a growing number of near misses. Have you seen the Massaria guidance document on this thread..... http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/tree-health-care/66452-massaria-disease-plane-practical-management-guidance.html Useful info on the disease and recommendations for inspection and prunning works. Imagine as that guidance was developed in London it would be as relevant for the big apple. .

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We currently have the following opportunity available to join our dedicated team of Conservation Arborists Job title - Arborist Date posted - 05/12/2016 Application closing date - 16/12/2016 Location - Hampstead Heath (North London Open Spaces) Salary - £27,040 subject to an annual incremental rise up to £34,080, inclusive of allowances (Contract hours and London weighting) Permanent position The Corporation of London is the local authority for the commercial and financial heart of Britain - The City of London. In addition, the Corporation has responsibilities that stretch far beyond the confines of the "Square Mile". These include the ownership and management of over 4000 hectares of London's prime open space, of which Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queens Park cover 315 hectares. This existing post will offer a first class opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated professional to join a dedicated Arboricultural team who are responsible for the care and conservation of all the trees in this diverse and very special open space. You will have demonstrative industry experience in climbing, rigging operations and tree inspection with the associated certification. For an informal discussion, please call or e-mail the Trees Management Officer, David Humphries on 077757 03017. [email protected] Link to The City of London employment section.... https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk Job reference 000S327 .

Nice vibrant colour. Had you considered any of the other Calocera species. C. viscosa usually resembles more pronounced 'stagshorns' with a notable branching form at the tips. just wondered if this is worth considering C. cornea ? or perhaps you're bang on and its just immature forming fruit bodies of C. viscosa .

Howdee Ben Thanks for sharing this mate. Do you know if Massaria is recorded anywhere in NYC? The following images show what I believe are (though not microscopically confirmed) the early developing black ascospore fruit bodies on Massaria infected branches from trees at work. Claus Mattheck's book 'Body Language of Trees the encyclopaedia of visual tree assessment' has a really good section (p 498) on ascomycete fungi that effect branches which includes macro images of the fruitbodies on the surface of the bark and also micro shots of the fruitbodies in cross section. Certainly interested in seeing your images if you get the chance to upload them.

Thanks for sharing Reg, you look most comfortable in the most uncomfortable of situations. .

Judging by your uncontained exitement, this would be a first for you then Chris ? Rigidoporous filling a niche market where its primary host has dissapeared. I'm guessing that due to the above and seldom seen larger diameter elders that's possibly why arbs and mycologists have not recorded many occurances of these two associating, certainly in terms of noting fruit bodies. Perhaps something that will become more common place in the future. Nice example btw .

don't need the Bacillus, the dogs will provide the same effect in no time. Wouldn't sit my arse anywhere near that 'chair' ! .

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