Treecreeper1961

A couple of different stories but both telling interesting tales:

Hmm, not sure what happened there, sorry for the late arrival. Did you notice the bookmark?

A bit surprised by the negative reference to Picus. What are the negatives? Is it not one of the best and least invasive decay detection options?

Good point. Cheers.

Indeed, thanks. Any comments on fungi on T. plicata in particular?

Not sure about that, I was pretty sure it was withdrawn a couple of years ago. Apologies, it seems it was withdrawn as a pesticide and re branded as a "soap based cleaner". Sounds dodgy to me.

You should have a look at this one if you have time, it's nice.

It is an interesting concept that pioneer species of fungi may be required to pave the way for our more recognisable tree decayers, especially so with tree species that produce high levels of phenols and terpenes. tree decay An Expanded Concept.pdf

Yeah, you are right, same difference though. Didn't say WRC is impervious to all fungi, but that dessicated gano doesn't look too fresh.

Love google. AKA G.lucidum? Very pretty. Eats conifers. Makes good beer.Your point.? Wasn't saying nothing eats it: http://pnwfungi.wsu.edu/programs/searchHostResult.asp?hostGenus=Thuja

This link is quite interesting on the subject of WRC anti fungal compounds and succession of decay organisms http://courses.forestry.ubc.ca/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2lZcNb0d1QQ%3D&tabid=1921&mid=6974

Come on, you must know I like my little theories. Could there possibly be something in it, maybe?

Western Red Cedar timber has got natural ani-fungal properties, being used untreated outdoors where there is call for such, I think. How common are fungi on T.plicata? Is it a fair observation/guess that the poor quality of bracket in the photo may be as a result of the aforementioned anti fungal properties of the wood?

:blushing:banana girl???

No offence but did you read my post: More photos please. Could be..., a number of different , ..not saying it is.. The guy is asking for comments, and trying to get more photos. O.K. you are absolutely right, can't jump to conclusions on this photo but we are all hobby consultants and we can't help it. No offence:001_smile:

Depends on the access but they are really good. I have used them to move timber out of a wood, amazing how much you can shift with them. Would probably dig in between tussocks in wet pools though.

You could well be right but there are so many Oaks in decline before their time. All over the countryside I am seeing serious die back in crowns. The Oak Decline Syndrome or Acute Oak Decline is a very worrying phenomenon that is the result of accumulated stress from a number of different factors. I'm not saying that this is AOD, but it is likely that a brown rotter alone would not produce such symptoms on a healthy tree. My peneth worth. More photos please.

I suppose it depends on what modern forestry system you are working too. These days the general policy is that woodlands or forestry should have multi values, commercial, habitat and recreational. Wolves are often the most valuable individual trees in terms of habitat value, often being potential future veterans too. This also gives them fantastic amenity value, being great trees to spend some time admiring. Continuous Cover Forestry is probably the system most beneficial to all these areas in a balanced way, and I think wolves definitely have a place under CCF. They can also contribute to natural regeneration as seed trees. Wolves have often been the beneficiaries of fortune, making the most of their position or luck, taking advantage of natural gaps in the canopy. They may create problems depending on what species they are and the management objectives of the site but in my opinion they are often the coolest trees in the woods. Or harp trees, love them. I suppose the above applies more to broad leaf woods than Conifer plantations, but have a look at the attached CCF file. fr_report2003_4_ccf.pdf

:lol:That is very, very good.

As Hamadryad would say, you just have. It is a good read, very good. Join the queue, Sean is next, I am gonna post it on this week.

Remarkable theory. I have always believed there are truths between the lines and the literal interpretations are not intended. Mycorrhizal connectivity is living proof that all life on earth is , or at least was, interconnected. Perhaps the loss and degradation of mycorrhizal communities due to increasingly intensive land use has a direct link to the worlds populations gradually losing their religion, or spiritual consciousness. Perhaps the world wide web will eventually re awaken that, through education and by hyphal connection. Fungustastic:thumbup:

Wow Fungus, that is really something. I like the sound of it. Is Amanita muscaria found in the Holy Land or Middle East? I gather it is found in many parts of the world, but not there.

It has gone really mild in west Wales, quite a bit of insect activity. Not your average daytime garden visitor though. Lots of bats in Pembroke though, medieval town with great stone work features.

:confused1:Not sure I like this link, am I missing something?

Hopefully the competence of any inspection would pick up on issues anyway but things such as crown deterioration and lean,perhaps fruiting bodies too, need reference to previous reports. The situation I referred too is based on experience, obviously. I know organisations who receive annual reports and seem oblivious to the fact the inspector has advised monitoring of a tree or trees. Or, perhaps they are secure in their knowledge that they have delegated their responsibility to the contractor?