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  1. sloth
    Good group of sorbus, IME not very common body language on any tree, especially not such good examples all in proximity. I've noticed it only a few times, on lateral branches not stems. I would bet a certain fungi at work on all affected trees there. TRA- tree risk assessment/analysis? Maybe...
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    It's a great book with great pics, even my wife who has no interest in fungi spent ten mins flicking through saying Ooo that's pretty! Not heard of Marcel Bon or his book? Any comments on it?
  3. sloth
    Here's my big effort... Jelly tot eyes, stick mouth, on window sill snow
  4. sloth
    Took just 1 min, done. Good luck whatever you do/design...
  5. sloth
    In the guide several (i'm guessing 100) entries have 'top 100' next to the species. I can't find find mention of what this is about, am I correct in assuming they are the 100 commonest species? Maybe I'm just missing something obvious
  6. sloth
    Any takers on this? And why it is dropping seemingly healthy leaves?
  7. sloth

    Rate My Hinge.

    sloth replied to Frank's topic in General chat

    I spy a fung i
  8. sloth
    Hi gareth, I'd suggest looking at the Fistulina hepatica thread in fungi pictures, and a member called Fungus has an album on his profile I think. Also check Hamadryads bookclub, vta handbook- or visit treesource and buy a copy, it'll be money well spent!
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    Second one, if on birch could be Piptoporous betulinis. Not sure about the first...
  10. sloth
    It is a fantastic book, an essential and I bet anyone can learn from it. Bookmark is a chinchilla whisker
  11. sloth
    There is a howbig forum on here, john Roberts is the member you'd best speak to...
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    BL?
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    Have a look at how big - cloud 1
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    Want to say a big thanks, the guide appeared on my doorstep today (with the aid of a postman, I reckon) and what a guide it is! It's gone to a good home and will get plenty of use A world apart from the old Collins guide, and I never knew this one existed....
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    Reduction

    sloth replied to Rodeodog's topic in General chat

    For guidelines and reference have a good look at BS 3998 For books, try Shigos modern arb, or a new tree biology. Both old but good. I'm sure other people could recommend many others. To really 'prune' well you need an understanding of codit, branch collars, and how wound/reaction wood works and forms. For reductions, look for threads and examples on here, and try and work with people first hand to see how its done.... Good luck!
  16. sloth
    Excuse my ignorance, but what are silicon deposits?
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    Level 6

    sloth replied to sloth's topic in Training & education

    Cheers both of you... I think I need to seriously think about how much time I could realistically devote to this. Wife, one year old and another baby due in June mean time is sparse and only gonna get sparser (more sparse?)! Any other comments/suggestions welcome...
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    If you are dropping them into the pond and stump left doesn't matter, can you not put a gob in as best you can, not necessarily 90 degrees to the bank, then back cut as normal?
  19. sloth
    Hi, I'm looking into doin the level 6 prof dip, or whatever it is referred to as now. Has anyone done the old version or started the new version, and are you able to offer some insight into the work load and knowledge requirements compared to level 3 tech cert? Also any idea of the new prices, I am yet to enquire with treelife, and wondering (about the level of self motivation!) about the treemail course. Does anyone know pass rates of treemail compared to their other course options? Thanks in advance, Kev
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    Thought this was related enough to add here: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/pollution-eating-tree-47011201 This would suggest trees must be 'modified' to be effective, is that true? What would the TCE be broken down into? Are the trees being used expected to 'store' the contaminants in any way, if so might they be released as the trees themselves decay? Oh, and no need to fear, they WILL be cut down before seed is allowed to spread.... why do I doubt this!
  21. sloth
    Well, if you insist thank you, pm coming your way...
  22. sloth
    Is it this one? If so I found my old copy, and you could keep it for the next winner Thank you...
  23. sloth
    Ok, thanks anyhow. I shall maybe look into if I remember at a later date...
  24. sloth
    Thank you, also, do you happen to know if as it is so fibrous, the bark contains more cellulose:less suberin than other coniferous species?
  25. sloth
    Which is a saprobe, no? Indicating dead wood/ dysfunction on the buttress it is present on? One other question if I may- is the very thick fibrous bark of redwoods subject to the same decomposing fungi as other trees?

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