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Trametes type?

done.

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Arb Association states - Crown reduction cuts should be as small as possible and in general not exceed 100mm diameter unless there is an overriding need to do so. Reductions should be specified by actual measurements, where possible, and reflect the finished result, but may also refer to lengths of parts to be removed to aid clarity, e.g. ‘crown reduce in height by 2.0m and lateral spread by 1.0m, all round, to finished crown dimensions of 18m in height by 11m in spread (all measurements approximate.)’. Not all species are suitable for this treatment and crown reduction should not be confused with ‘topping’, an indiscriminate and harmful treatment. Most Tree Officers have moved away from the percentage game as, in my experience it can be misinterpreted at best, one mans 20% is anothers 60%. IN terms of Trees in Conservation Areas it is my understanding that its a straight Yes you can, or no you cannot, which would then lead to the placing of a TPO. Hope that helps, the caveat being this is in England.

OTISS is pretty good, what is the price these days for a single license?

100% Mistle Thrush, no warblers are singing at this point in the year and only Blackcap and Chiffchaff overwinter. If you think about it its sounds like a Blackbird, not as melodic but has that deep, thrushlike chucking qaulity, they sing in all weather and the old name for them was the Stormcock. In terms of Redwings and Fieldfares we have poor numbers here in the North West, most birds didnt come across in any numbers and were locked up on the East coast

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Might be an idea to give location?

Good point, it could be one of the Rust Gills Gymnophilus, I usually take a piece to have a closer look at home but started snowing and it was behind some barbed wire enclosure thing...

Okay, thanks guys, sorry to mither and its definitely not Meripilus, it was as near as I could get so no idea about gills/underside and hence the crap photo! I was thinking very old Fistulina - beefstake, but not 100% convinced, and seldom seen ot on Sycamore around here in the North west?

Come on guys, 70 odd looks and no answers? I might change it over to Tis the season...

Hi all, found this morning on Sycamore would like opinions if possible, I have my own theories but never seen it on Sycamore!

In fairness he is a physicist and 'top boffin' so probably risk assessed and took a very scientific approach! One of my kids got me one of his books once, first chapter okay but during chapter three got a Migraine and a small trickle of blood came out of my nose...

Cherry Laurel?

That'll be it, yes.

Certainly looks like Ganoderma but wouldn't jump in to remove it just yet - look at VTAing the tree and think about targets and likelihood of failure? The only thing lacking is the years of looking and deciding, and making mistakes too, but learning by it. If we were all that risk averse you could remove the digitalis plant on the left too, poisonus but very effective in slowing down a heartbeat in a medical situation...

Well that answers a raft of questions! To be honest its down to Planners, we advise they choose to ignore. Would it be given permission to build again - probably.

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I dont think any Local Authority in the country would be happy with the removal for the reasons given, the alergy risk would be Feb to June and just 'hayfever' and grasses are the most common source. The TPO was served specifically due to the development you now live in, which was given planning permission despite the tree being present. Can you provide evidence that the tree is causing health issues or damage at all? If not you will struggle... Hang fire though, experts will be along to argue.

Not a fan of Fury but if Joshua performs like that he is in real trouble, strange fight that one, he should have nailed him in the 4th, to me he doesn't have the aggression thats needed when it counts.

Not sure if you will have seen this - Barn Owl boxes for trees - The Barn Owl Trust WWW.BARNOWLTRUST.ORG.UK Barn Owl boxes in buildings are better than nestboxes in trees. But if you have a suitable tree, tree nestboxes are much more practical than boxes on poles.

I would ask the Uni, they should have specific texts that will be useful in your studies, many of which they can loan out to you hopefully as this particular level of learning has some horrendously priced, dull books you will use once!

Mine are a bit more Eco but lots of good stuff...

If its Hoth you'd need heated handles on the saws...

Not sure I fully understand, if the tree is in your ownership, on your land why is he building an extension onto it? what actual evidence do you have of poor construction methods for the conservatory?